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RoadGuardians.org Provides the First Online, One-Stop Access to Comprehensive Motorcycle Safety, Legal and Rider Networking Resources

MILWAUKEE--Accident Scene Management Inc. (ASMI), a national provider of training for motorcycle safety related classes, today announced the launch of Road Guardians, a program aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists by promoting safety on the road, and roadguardians.org, its one stop online for all motorcycle safety, legal and rider networking resources. According to ASMI, one of the principal values of the Road Guardian program and website is that it provides member’s quick access to safety education and rider resources whatever their skill level, supporting the beginner through the life-long enthusiast.

“ASMI’s reputation continues to grow as bikers experience the value gained from the curriculum offered”

The Road Guardian program provides incentives and recognition to encourage educated responsible riding through continued education that extends beyond Basic Rider classes. Road Guardian members enjoy enhanced website benefits such as collaborative ride & event planners and over 1000 discounts! Members can work to achieve certification which includes Accident Scene Management Basic & Advanced Training, CPR, and Basic Rider Education. In addition, annual refresher courses are provided to members online and include updates to reflect the latest in techniques and recommendations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 3% of all roadway crashes involve motorcyclists yet 17% of traffic fatalities are motorcycle related. Statistically, another motorcyclist is first on the scene of a motorcycle crash. More than 15,000 students have completed ASMI’s ANCC accredited U.S. Department of Transportation, first-responder-based curriculum that teaches them how to start proper & effective emergency care until help arrives.

Vicki Sanfelipo, Co-founder and President of Road Guardians stated, “To date, 29% of all students having completed one of our safety courses has used their training within 3 years of being trained. Our goal is to promote safety education for all bikers through our Road Guardian program. It encourages life-long learning and saves lives.”

Roadguardians.org enhances the Road Guardian program by providing access to a variety of free resources including state and national safety resources, local and national events, biker-recommended legal resources, motorcycle-related businesses and offers members incentives and rewards.

  • Safety Resources. Training courses and programs organized in six education categories developed by the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety (NAMS).
  • Legal Resources. Access personal injury lawyers recommended by bikers and validated using a six point system which includes ethics and peer ratings.
  • Biker-Owned Businesses. Members nominate businesses in their local community to connect bikers with bikers that can help with everything from a hair cut to home repairs.
  • News and Events. Lists scheduled activities and motorcycle news impacting the biker community.
  • Members Only. Access to group riding education, including real-time collaborative ride planners and event planning tools, online refresher course, vendor incentives and discounts, online ride and safety training recordkeeping, and other resources to support Road Guardian members.

“ASMI’s reputation continues to grow as bikers experience the value gained from the curriculum offered,” said Chris Hawver, co-founder and business officer of Road Guardians. “Road Guardians provides the means to connect riders with resources to help them enjoy the ride safely.”

Road Guardians will be hosting the first national safety event, Biker’s Betterment Conference (BBC), on March 26-27, 2010, in Chicago, IL at the Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center O’Hare. Nationally recognized speakers will be sharing their knowledge on topics such as proper braking, ABS, Impairment & Awareness, and motorcycle crash situational learning. Vendors will be displaying safety related products and will give participants an opportunity to ask the experts questions about their products. Registrations are now being accepted at www.roadguardians.org and are open to all motorcyclists.

Basic Road Guardian program membership (which requires ASMI Basic training) is $19.95 annually and is available immediately for purchase at www.roadguardians.org. For a list of ASMI classes, visit www.accidentscene.org.

About Accident Scene Management Inc. – ASMI, headquartered in Waukesha, WI est. 1996, is a 501c3 non-profit organization supported by motorcyclist for motorcyclists, and founded by Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT. The courses are recognized by the American Motorcyclist Assoc. (AMA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). Many insurance companies offer discounts for course completion.

About Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT – Vicki is the author of A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist, and established the non-profit organization Accident Scene Management, Inc. in 1996. Vicki has 25 years of experience in the field of nursing from Critical Care to the Operating Room and is a licensed EMT. She teaches CPR, Defibrillators, and First Aid for the American Heart Association. She has been riding her own motorcycle since 1987. She supports her love of motorcycles and safety through her memberships in the Iron Butt Association, a life member of A.B.A.T.E., various HOG chapters, Motorcycle Riders Foundation, BOLT, Patriot Guard, St. Croix Valley Riders, and the American Motorcyclist Association. Vicki has given hundreds of presentations on motorcycle safety, and represents Motorcycle Trauma issues as a partner in the NHTSA (DOT) hosted motorcycle safety network meetings in Washington D.C.