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| April 02, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Ehlert Publishing Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

While the federal government has brought motorcycle safety concerns to the forefront with a push to encourage helmet use, state governments thus far this legislative season are showing little interest in forcing the issue.

A member of President Bush's cabinet, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, recently spoke before an audience of motorcycle company executives in Indianapolis, asking the industry to look "at what you might be able to do" to improve rider safety.

Peters, a relatively new cabinet member, cited several national statistics that showed motorcycle accidents on the rise, with the rate of accidents outpacing the growth of new unit sales. Peters…

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