Friday, June 22, 2012

Canada Poll - Motorcycle blessing looks to a higher power for road safety

OFF THE WIRE
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/06/19/nl-motorcycle-safety-bike-blessing-619.html Motorcycle blessing looks to a higher power for road safety
By Beth Macdonell, CBC News Posted: Jun 19, 2012 5:27 PM NT
For some, staying safe on the road is as simple as common sense and following the rules of the road. For others it requires a 'higher power.'
Recently members of the Northern Stars Motorcycle Association held their first annual bike blessing at the Memorial United Church in Clarenville.
The purpose of the event was for riders to come together and reflect on road safety. In the last week alone, there have been four accidents involving motorcyclists in the province. Two, were fatal.
There have been two motorcycle deaths in the province recently. What do you think? Motorcycles are too dangerous. They should be more strictly regulated
Motorcycles are already regulated enough
Car and truck drivers must be more aware of motorcyclists

There have been two motorcycle deaths in the province recently. What do you think?