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Their efforts appear to be working.

Law enforcement officials have been cracking down on motorcyclists in an effort to reduce deaths.

"There is a small percentage that drive recklessly," Beck said. "Those are the ones we are trying to reach."

Most do comply with driving laws, Beck said. Motorcycle violations usually involve speed and reckless driving, he said.

Sgt. Greg Beck of the Floyd County Police Department said if motorcyclists do not have the proper license and are caught, they will be cited and possibly taken to jail. The motorcycle will be confiscated, but the driver can get it back once they have the proper license.

"I think one of the biggest problems around here is the lack of a motorcycle class driver's license, which means you haven't proven you can handle one or that you know the law requirements regarding one," said Lt. Roy Willing¬ham of the Rome Police Department.

Motorcyclists are supposed to have a Class M license, which requires a motorcycle driving test.

It is during these road checks that officers often find motorcyclists who don't have the right licenses, police said.

The grant will be used for six road checks, the first of which will be March 9 along I-75 in Monroe County. During the same time, law enforcement will conduct checks in Chatham County on I-95.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety was awarded a $70,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to improve motorcycle safety in the state.

Motorcycles take less fuel, and many people enjoy riding them. But safety is key to enjoying the ride.

As the weather gets warmer and gas prices get higher, more people choose transportation that has two wheels instead of four.

As a , we are always searching for information to provide to the public which increases safety awareness for motorcyclists. The posted the following article on their website recently:

has, unfortunately, represented many victims and their families in these types of accidents. We have, too often, seen victims of victims of car accidents such as these go uncompensated simply for a failure to not quickly pursue a civil action against the at fault driver. We hope that the victims and families in this matter do not face similar circumstances. We extend our sympathies to the families of Ms. Crawford, Ms. Fletcher, and Ms. Barrington, and we if needed.

Given Ms. Barrington's apparent fault in causing this tragic accident, the family of Ms. Crawford and Ms. Fletcher may elect to pursue a civil action for the wrongful deaths of their family members. The victims and their family could potentially recover a substantial sum, but the ultimate recovery is dependent upon the insurance coverage held by Ms. Barrington. Because this insurance coverage may be limited, it is critical that the family of Ms. Crawford and Ms. Fletcher act quickly to ensure that such coverage is not exhausted.

was saddened learn of a motor vehicle accident occurring last Friday, March 4, 2011 on Covington Highway which has claimed the lives of three people. According to , Tesha Barrington, 22, Lori Renee Crawford, 36, and Sierra Sky Fletcher, 16, were killed when a Pontiac Grand Am pick-up driven by Ms. Barrington pulled out of a parking lot and into the path of a pickup truck driven by Jeffrey Gabriel Day, 18. Two other victims were injured, including Ms. Barrington's 2-year-old son.

represents Clients in both and cases, and given the facts of this accident, it is important that the family of deputy Cammon retain a similarly structured law firm. Mr. Cammon's family will want to ensure that the law firm that he retains to assist them has the capacity and expertise to pursue both the personal injury case and his workers' compensation claim. We extend our condolences to the family of Deputy Cammon and offer or if needed.

If the driver of the pickup is found to have been at fault in causing this accident the family of deputy Cannon may elect to pursue a civil action against the at-fault driver for the wrongful death of their family member. Interestingly, the family of deputy Cammon may also have a which could be worth a substantial sum. Given our firm's experience in this type of cases, we understand that the pursuit of any claim is certainly of little priority at this time. It is important however, that a competent law firm is retained quickly to ensure that the family's interests are protected.

Our has learned that a Heard County sheriff's deputy was killed in a car collision Thursday, March 3, 2011. According the , two pickup trucks were traveling north on GA 100, about 15 miles north of Franklin, Georgia when the first one stopped to make a left turn onto Yates Road. The second vehicle attempted to go around on the left side and entered onto the path of Heard County sheriff deputy Will Cammon. Mr. Cammon tried to veer off onto Yates Road but his car "T-boned" on the driver's side. He was transported to Tanner Medical Center where efforts to save him were unfortunately, unsuccessful. The fatal accident remains under investigation.

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