“At Ga Scooter Insurance, we understand that bikes are an increasingly fun past time for many female consumers – especially during the summer months,” GA Scooter Insurance Agent said. “But it’s important to us that riders – both male and female alike – know how to ride safely, and motorists understand the proper ways to share the road.”

Motorcycle fatalities have more than doubled during the past 10 years, accounting for over 4,500 deaths and 78,000 injuries annually, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Additionally, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reports more than two-thirds of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve a motorcycle and another vehicle.

In conjunction with Women’s Motorcycle Month, GA Scooter Insurance and the NHTSA suggest the following safety tips for motorcycle riders:

• Protect yourself: Choose gear that increases your visibility and provides protection if you were in a crash. Always wear a helmet that fits right, and has a DOT label showing that it meets federal safety standards.
• Keep control: Know your bike’s limits. Stick to the speed limit. Use your signals. Brake smart by using both brakes at the same time, slow and steady.
• Know the road:  Watch for hazardous road conditions, including potholes, wet leaves and railroad tracks.
• Make sure other drivers can see you: Never share a lane with a car. Don’t ride in blind spots or tailgate. Always use your headlights.
• Be respectful of others: Don’t weave through traffic or diver on the shoulder.

Motorists can follow these tips from GA Scooter Insurance and the NHTSA to help keep the roads safer for both themselves and motorcyclists:

• Motorcycles are small and may be difficult to see: Remember that bikers are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot or missed in a quick look due to the bike’s smaller size. Always check your mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane.
• Allow the bike a full lane width: Although it may seem as through there is enough room in the traffic lane for both a automobile and motorcycle, remember the motorcyclist needs room to maneuver safely. Never share a lane with a motorcycle.
• Allow more following distance: Don’t follow a motorcycle too closely. Allow enough room for the motorcyclist to take evasive actions. In dry conditions, bikers can stop more quickly than cars.
• Always use your signals: This allows the biker to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position. Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle because motorcycle signals usually are not self-cancelling and bikers sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the biker is going to turn before proceeding.
• Be aware of road conditions: Minor annoyances to you may pose major hazards to bikers. Motorcyclists may change speed or adjust their position suddenly in reaction to road and traffic conditions such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings and grooved pavement.

For more information on motorcycle safety topics, contact GA Scooter Insurance Agent at 1-86-Motorcycle.

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Property Damage (PD):  Protects your liability when you accidently damage another’s vehicle or property.  Note: The difference in coverage pricing from 25,000.00 to 100,000.00 can often be less than $4.00 every 12 months.  (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

Uninsured-Underinsured PD:  Protects your vehicles and property from an un-insured or underinsured motorist.  If a motorist damages your property without insurance or with minimal insurance, your policy positions you with protection.  (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

Uninsured-Underinsured BI:  Bodily injury caused due to the negligence of  an uninsured or under-insured motorist is how this coverage protects you.
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Medical:  Medical expense coverage for those hurt “in”, “on” or “around” your vehicle regardless of fault.  The goal of this coverage is to provide funds for injury without the need to incur legal expenses.  (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

Collision Deductible:  The funds your retain responsibility for in the event of a claim.  (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

Comprehensive Deductible: The funds you retain responsibility for in the event of damage to your vehicle.  Example: someone slashing your tires, a broken windshield due to hail or a rock from the road.  (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

Towing reimbursement:  Towing “reimbursement” up to the level of coverage.  If the call for service is direct to the insurance company, the insurance company will pick-up the cost of towing up to the limits of the coverage.  The towing company will charge only for the remaining funds due.  (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

Rental Reimbursement:  As a result of a claim, the insurance company will pay for a rental in the amount of the coverage defined on a daily basis up-to 30 days.    (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

Accessory Coverage:  Upgrades can be insured additionally.  Add-on side bags, chrome, windshield are an examples of how this coverage can help protect you in the event of a loss.
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Lease/Gap Coverage:  Value of the vehicle vs the lease buyout.  Coverage applies to the first owner of the vehicle only.  (This is a synopsis of the term, please contact us for additional examples and perspective.)

NOTE: Other Coverage Issues
· Lease or Loan Gap added Insured must be original owner/lessee of vehicle, vehicle must be 3 yrs old or less, insured must purchase both Collision & Comp
· Coverage GL (Passenger Liability) insurance premium and limits will be included in the Bodily Injury Liability coverage premium and limits displayed on the dec page
· Towing Coverage included for all Harleys, Touring, & Touring Sport models
· Under the livery exclusion now provides coverage for use of cycle for charitable events
· Medical payments expanded Named Insured and Resident Relative now covered if injured in a motor vehicle accident using other than a motorcycle
· Collision coverage for helmets increased to $500