'Using these reports and analyzing the information presented over several years, we see that motorcyclists' errors figure too large in the statistics,' says a reader SooToday received the following letter about motorcycle safety. Motorcycle statistics as reported by the OPP are alarming. To add to their report, the province of Ontario publishes an annual ORSAR (Ontario Road Safety Annual Report) document. This report paints a more complete picture, as it encompasses all of Ontario, not just the OPP patrolled jurisdictions. Using the OPP numbers provided we see 31 per cent of motorcyclists killed last year were not at fault. That percentage varies from year to year, dependent on several conditions. For example, in 2015, 63 per cent of riders killed on OPP patrolled roads were not at fault. Right now, the ORSAR reports are only complete to 2021. Using these reports and analyzing the information presented over several years, we see that motorcyclists' errors figure too large in the statistics. However, just as significant, is innocent riders losing their lives due to the errors of others. Riders need to modify their riding behaviours to avoid becoming a statistic and automobile drivers need to look twice at intersections. Motorcycles present a smaller profile, and can easily be hidden from view by signs, poles and other traffic. 517 riders lost their lives from 1993 to 2021, in all Ontario jurisdictions, through no fault of their own. There is no justice for the families of the not at fault riders. Automobile drivers are often charged with a fail to yield type offence, which bears a maximum penalty of $500. Our organization has lobbied for 22 years and counting for a change. We have had five bills tabled in the legislature, and all died on the table when parliament prorogued, or shut down for an election. Bill 15, last session, got the furthest with second reading and committee hearings, after which it languished for over a year until the election. All our bills were introduced by the NDP. All various Ministers of Transportation (Liberal and PC) ignored our concerns, with the exception of Caroline Mulroney (PC). The new current minster will not answer an email. We will continue this fight. All riders, don’t let your exuberance of a new riding season cloud your judgment. Automobile drivers, look twice, save a life. Gerry Rhodes Goulais River Chair, SSM Bikers Rights Organization Provincial Government Liaison Officer, Bikers Rights Organization, Inc.