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Motorcycle Deaths Spur Md. Lawmakers To Pass Laws

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Sep 25, 2008 7:20 pm US/Eastern

Motorcycle Deaths Spur Md. Lawmakers To Pass Laws

BALTIMORE (AP) ― Maryland State Highway Administration officials say lawmakers passed three laws this summer to make highways safer for motorcycles.

An SHA statement says drivers who fail to yield the right of way and cause a serious crash could pay $1,000 in fines and have their license suspended.

The previous penalty was $150 for failing to yield the right of way and there was no specific penalty for causing injury or death.

Also, a Maryland law in effect since June allows motorcycles to have LED lighting so bikes are more visible.

Three-wheeled bikes are now considered motorcycles.

The administration says more than half of the motorcycle crashes are not the motorcycle driver's fault. Eight of 10 crashes injure or kill a motorcycle's passengers.

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