Skagit County, WA – The State of Washington has seen an increase in the rate of motorcycle-involved fatality and serious-injury collisions this year according to a release from the Washington State Patrol.
In an attempt to address this unfortunate development, Washington State Patrol Troopers in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties will be conducting a three-day emphasis on motorcycle violations during the last weekend in July.
Trooper Heather Axtman, says starting on Friday, July 28th through Sunday July 3oth, the State Patrol will have extra Troopers on the roadways, as well as their aviation unit in the sky. Troopers will be looking for unsafe, speeding, aggressive and impaired motorcyclists.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, motorcycle fatalities throughout the nation have increased by 8.3% and are the highest it has been since 2012. In the first seven months of 2017, Troopers in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties have investigated 31 serious-injury or fatal collisions involving motorcycles. Target Zero aims to reduce serious-injury and fatality collisions to zero by 2030.
Trooper Axtman says motorcyclists are required to have a valid motorcycle endorsement when operating a motorcycle. They are also required to wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved helmet with no projections, such as spikes, Mohawks and Go-Pro’s.
Motorcycle license plats must be attached conspicuously at the rear of the motorcycle and mounted horizontally. Lights must be activated and operating when a motorcycle is in motion and Lane-Splitting and driving on the shoulder is illegal in Washington State.
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