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The number of people killed in motorcycle crashes has more than doubled over the past few years in Arizona.

According to numbers from the Governor Brewer's Office of Highway Safety, "motorcycle-crash deaths in Arizona rose 59 percent between 2010 and 2011. A total of 157 people were killed in motorcycle-related crashes in 2011, compared with 99 such fatalities in 2010."

Governor Brewer has ordered the GOHS and ADOT to come up with a range of strategies to turn the deadly trend around.

"At least it starts with the recommendation that drivers heed the advice and go get the training," said Doug Nintzel with ADOT. "We don't have anything yet that would be the incentive, but we are certaintly looking into that."

He says the state's public safety agencies will work this year with other safety organizations and stakeholders to update the Arizona Strategic Highway Safety Plan.

Sandra Haros , Reporter

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    yrreta wrote...
    Make all motorcyclists take
    February 4, 2013 4:33 am
    an approved motorcycle riding course before they can receive their license. Having ridden and commuted on a motorcycle for several years now, many of the problems could be lessened by educating the motorcycle rider on how to ride properly and defensively. Sure many accidents are caused by the brain dead cagers, but it's also up to the riders to have the skill to control their bike and be alert that they are virtually invisible out there.
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    HWAGRIDER wrote...
    Make cagers take a course
    February 4, 2013 10:48 am
    on how to pay attention when driving and not texting or talking on the phone. That they look twice before changing lanes. That they NOT DRIVE in the carpool lane during the times that are restricted to two or more riders in a cage. One other thing, that cagers are charged with manslaughter if they are found to be at fault of the accident where a rider dies.
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    Michoacan wrote...
    Arizona's a great motorcycle riding
    February 4, 2013 1:39 pm
    State.
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    Surprise Surprise wrote...
    Pay Attention
    February 5, 2013 9:15 am
    As a fellow cager, I think motorcycle riders need to pay more attention. You know the dangers are out there when you jump on your bike and no matter how much you complain about people texting and calling, the fact is that they are out there. So don't expect to have the world change, so you can ride your bike safely. As wonderful and nice as that would be, its not gonna happen. So when you make the decision to ride your bike, be aware that idiots are out there. Period. Like my Mama taught me, "you can't prepare the world for the boy, you need to prepare the boy for the world!"
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