Today Governor Quinn announced that he would instruct the various law enforcement agencies within the state of Illinois to begin tracking “dooring” incidents, or incidents in which bikers are hit when a vehicle operator or passenger opens his door suddenly. Previously, these accidents were not recorded as traffic accidents, as they involve parked, as opposed to moving vehicles.
Governor Quinn plans to use the data to monitor when and where these accidents are happening and to use this data to implement roadway improvements and new safety measures.
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