"Ask a Trooper"

Question: Can you talk about motorcycle safety going into Spring riding?

Answer: Here is some helpful information that was shared on the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s blog:

Finally, some sunshine and warmth: The perfect time to dust off your motorcycle and get back on the open road, if you haven’t already. There are a few riding hazards that only spring can bring. Best to know how to navigate them safely. And while you’re at it, how about signing up for a rider training course?

Sometimes the things your city or town did to help mitigate the effects of snow and ice during the winter – that is, laying down sand or gravel on the streets – can prove hazardous for motorcyclists in the spring. Keep an eye out for it especially at intersections and turns.

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