The BC government plans to toughen motorcycling rules after a report from the BC Coroners Service made recommendations. Between 2000 and 2007, 286 motorcycle-related deaths were reported to the Coroners Service. In light of the rising number of fatalities, BCs chief coroner convened a death review panel on motorcycle fatalities in November 2008. The panel made nine recommendations aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future including: • Require mandatory industry certification for all motorcycle helmets. • Establish a graduated-licence program for new riders. • Implement a zero-tolerance blood-alcohol policy for new riders. • Issue a different-coloured licence plate to motorcyclists who hold a learners licence. • Re-evaluate existing standards for training schools and instructor certification. •Expand the scope of coroners investigations involving motorcycle deaths to include more data and compile it in a specific section for better analysis in the future. The recommendations were directed to the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, the BC Coroners Service and the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC). More daily videos visit us at: www.ilstv.com
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