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Rider Alert cards are placed under the lining of a motorcyclist's helmet and carry vital identification data, such as a motorcyclist's emergency contacts and medical history. A one-inch round sticker is placed on the outside of the biker's helmet to indicate the presence of a Rider Alert card.
What is the card for?
The sticker lets first responders know that there is a card in the helmet with crucial information if the injured motorcyclist is unable to communicate.
Rob Lawrence, chief operating officer of the Richmond Ambulance Authority and one of the promoters of the system, explains: "Motorcycle accidents and fatalities are on the rise in Virginia. This card is born out of experience - it has been designed by paramedics who have also been involved in crashes as motorcycle riders - and could mean the difference between life and death."
According to an article posted by Motorcycle.com, there are more than 100,000 registered motorcyclists in Virginia. Those who launched the system have partnered with Motorcycle Virginia to promote the program across the state and to make the cards available through a dense network of organizations, fire stations, and bike dealers.
