Review of Safety Measures to Reduce Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycles can be considered as a special transport mode due to their different size and maneuverability compared to other vehicles. According to the available data, the number of motorcyclists has been increased dramatically in recent years. It could be the result of its associated expenses and facilities: it is cheap and fast! However, the motorcycle riders and passengers are much more vulnerable to injury and death in vehicular crashes because of the lack of protection in the vehicle compartment. Therefore, it has become one of the major concerns of the road authorities to minimize the motorcycle crash count and severity by addressing precise objectives with comprehensive strategies. These measures should approach motorcycle safety from a variety of perspectives. This paper reviews the associated literature and lists various measures including enforcement; engineering and road user’s training. It provides a wide-ranging tool to assist the researchers and planners aiming to enhance motorcycle safety.