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WBGZ Radio 5/10/2021 | By Kim Howard - IIS Radio The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging the public to "Start Seeing Motorcycles." It's time for the annual campaign to once again ask drivers and riders to be especially careful, according to IDOT spokesman Paul Wappel. Click here for Wappel's comments Wappel says while motorcyclists represent just 3% of total vehicle registrations in the state, they account for 14% of traffic fatalities. 153 bikers died on Illinois roads last year. (Copyright WBGZ Radio / www.AltonDailyNews.com) Commenting on this story has been disabled.

Gov. Pritzker Urges Illinois to ‘Start Seeing Motorcycles’ SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois, joining the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and motorcycle safety advocates to remind all users of the road to Start Seeing Motorcycles. “We want all riders and motorists, whether they’re traveling a short distance or long distance, to reach their destination safely,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Warmer temperatures mean that more motorcyclists will be on the road so reme...