Australia - Wire Rope Barrier (WRB) illustrates much of what is wrong with our roadsides. Roadside hazards are involved in ~40% of all accidents (with all vehicles). Up to 30% of all motorcycle, fatalities involve a post, pole or tree. Around 2.4-2.6% of Australian motorcycle, fatalities involve a barrier (up to 16% overseas). This figure increases further for casualties. In such accidents, the exposed posts constitute most of the hazard. Exposed posts concentrate impact forces and lead to increased soft tissue injuries, fractures, amputations and deaths. ALL … [Read more...]