Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary

Due to their high fatality rate, motorcycles, often referred to as “donorcycles” in the U.S., present unique safety challenges. In Hungary, motorcycle safety remains a critical issue despite a relatively low per capita rate of motor vehicle deaths, largely due to limited ownership and recognition. T...

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Main Author: Brant von Goble
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Engineering Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/32
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description Due to their high fatality rate, motorcycles, often referred to as “donorcycles” in the U.S., present unique safety challenges. In Hungary, motorcycle safety remains a critical issue despite a relatively low per capita rate of motor vehicle deaths, largely due to limited ownership and recognition. This study examines historical trends in motorcycle use in Hungary and the economic factors influencing their current prevalence. By emphasizing the crucial role of helmets and safety gear, road conditions, and environmental factors, this paper provides actionable recommendations to improve motorcycle safety in Győr and the surrounding regions. Implementing these recommendations stands to significantly reduce accidents and save lives, ensuring safer roads for all.
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spelling doaj-art-3fbf39d74de14459b4da0ecb836fe5f42025-08-20T02:00:41ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-11-017913210.3390/engproc2024079032Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, HungaryBrant von Goble0Centre of Languages and Culture, Széchenyi István University, 9026 Győr, HungaryDue to their high fatality rate, motorcycles, often referred to as “donorcycles” in the U.S., present unique safety challenges. In Hungary, motorcycle safety remains a critical issue despite a relatively low per capita rate of motor vehicle deaths, largely due to limited ownership and recognition. This study examines historical trends in motorcycle use in Hungary and the economic factors influencing their current prevalence. By emphasizing the crucial role of helmets and safety gear, road conditions, and environmental factors, this paper provides actionable recommendations to improve motorcycle safety in Győr and the surrounding regions. Implementing these recommendations stands to significantly reduce accidents and save lives, ensuring safer roads for all.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/32motorcycle safetytraffic fatalitieshelmet usetransportation infrastructureHungary traffic safetyCentral European traffic safety
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Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary
Engineering Proceedings
motorcycle safety
traffic fatalities
helmet use
transportation infrastructure
Hungary traffic safety
Central European traffic safety
title Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary
title_full Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary
title_fullStr Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary
title_full_unstemmed Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary
title_short Motorcycle/Donorcycle: Improving Motorcyclist Safety in Győr, Hungary
title_sort motorcycle donorcycle improving motorcyclist safety in gyor hungary
topic motorcycle safety
traffic fatalities
helmet use
transportation infrastructure
Hungary traffic safety
Central European traffic safety
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