BALTIMORE -- The American Automobile Association wants motorists to remember to section the road as motorcycle season continues and the Ocean City Bikefest takes set aside this weekend.
Between motorcycle season, which lasts throughout the fall, and the presence of cyclists who are enjoying the novel air before cold temperatures start to set in, motorists need to be more cautious, AAA Public and Government Affairs Manager Ragina Ali said.
The Ocean City Bikefest will soon wrap up, but it's collected important for motorists to remember to share the road.
In 2021, there were two motorcycle-related fatalities during the annual bike festival. Those fatalities are up 8% and account for nearly 6,000 deaths in the Married States every year.
"They may need to make a sudden allotment, pay attention do not follow them too closely," Ali said.
Experts note that motorcyclists bear section when it comes to road safety, too.
"Make sure you are paying attention to the road, not driving impaired," Ali said.
Motorcyclists necessity try to wear visible clothing, too, she said.
AAA encourages motorcyclists to ruined a rider education and training course on defensive driving.