Montana Department of Transportation

Motorcycle Safety

Motorcycle involvement in crashes is becoming a national priority. Motorcycle traffic crashes are up and affecting older riders more than any other group. The age of riders and fatalities has been increasing during the past two decades. In the past, most fatalities came from the ages of 18 to 34. Now, most motorcycle related fatalities are occurring among the 35 to 64 year old group.

OUR GOALS

• Reduce motorcycle crashes to less than 1.6% of all crashes by 2009.
• Reduce motorcycle fatal crashes to less than 6% of all fatal crashes by 2009.

THE LAW

61-9-417. Headgear requirements for minors
DOJ Motorcycle Endorsement requirement

PUBLICATIONS

Traffic Safety Problem Identification FY 2009
Montana Motorcycle Supplement (DOJ)

PROGRAMS

None at this time.

TRAINING

MSU-Northern Motocycle Rider Safety Training
Motorcycle Education at FWP
National Motorcycle Safety Foundation

CONTACT

Law Enforcement Liaison
State Highway Traffic Safety Bureau
406.444.7301