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Published: July 26, 2008
Business cycle spurs growth in two-wheel transit
As high fuel prices drive up the use of motorbikes, there's been a rise in fatal wrecks involving them
By Brian Sargent
More motorcycles are on Oklahoma roads this year, and the number of fatality accidents is rising with them.

Higher gasoline prices are credited with the steady increase.

"Each time the price jumps on gasoline, we're going to see just that many more individuals wanting to take advantage of other means of transportation,” said Karen Gentry , director of the state Department of Public Safety's driver's license ...

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