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By AAA of Western and Central New York
Amid social distancing and warmer weather in New York, AAA has seen an uptick in the number of bicycles out and about. With more people taking advantage of cycling, there’s no better time for a refresher on safety especially since May is Bike Safety Month. AAA Western and Central New York has tips for bicyclists and motorists to share the road and keep everyone safe.
According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), 857 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2018 – that’s 74 more fatalities than 2018. Most bicyclists were killed between 6 and 9 p.m., and most often in urban areas. Males are eight times more likely than females to be fatally hit while riding a bicycle.
Bicycles are a legitimate form of transportation and bicyclists are legal drivers of vehicles. Yet a major issue is that many bicyclists feel they are not respected by motorists and must fight for their place on the road. Bicyclists and motorists can both benefit from reviewing the following safety tips.
Tips for Bicyclists
Tips for Drivers
Did you know AAA WCNY offers bicycle service with every membership? A bicycle will be transported by AAA when it has become disabled or inoperable and can be reached from a normally traveled road by a AAA service vehicle. For those stranded on a bike path, the AAA service vehicle will meet the rider at the closest point of entry for motor vehicles. Towing is provided to the location of the member’s choosing, according to the terms of the individual’s AAA membership. Learn more at https://westerncentralny.aaa.com/car/bicycle.
As Upstate New York’s largest member services organization, AAA Western and Central New York provides more than 887,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at www.AAA.com.