Since 1999, San Diego Auto Accident Attorneys have seen a 252 percent increase in fatal motorcycle accidents. The county ranks second, beyond Los Angeles County, for most motorcycle deaths in the state.

To help raise awareness of motorcyclists and remind drivers to look before changing lanes, the San Diego chapter of California's Department of Transportation recently rolled out a new message on the county's electronic freeway signs.

It read: "Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcyclists."

That's it, yet it sparked an intense response from some San Diego drivers.

Across the state, more than 800 calls rolled in - mostly from drivers angry at the transportation department. The response was a surprise for some, but indicative of a major problem on California's roadways.

Motorcycle accidents aren't just on the rise in San Diego County. In fact, across the board, more motorcyclists are dying on California's roads. For San Diego Auto Accident Attorneys, driver response to these road signs represent a major reason why.

For the most part, drivers seem unwilling to take extra care to watch for motorcycle riders - or resent the fact that they have to. Many drivers mentioned the fact that motorcyclists often zip between cars, or split lanes, saying they can't be expected to assume responsibility for cyclists who practice unsafe riding on busy roads.

Still, under California law, threading between cars is legal if done correctly and with caution.

But these angry drivers may have a point. Most San Diego Auto Accident Attorneys agree that the best solution lies in a sort of compromise on both sides. For now, it seems, tension on California roads remains high. 

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