Washington State motorcycle safety campaign gears up

On the heels of a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday morning in the Olympia area, state traffic safety leaders say motorists and motorcyclists both have roles in sharing the road responsibly.

The Department of Licensing and State Patrol released a public service announcement and new poster focused on reducing drug or alcohol impairment of riders-- one of the top causes of fatal motorcycle crashes. Excessive speed, another top cause of fatal crashes, was in play in the Tuesday morning crash.

To operate a motorcycle on a public road in Washington, riders must have a valid motorcycle endorsement on t...