Yesterday Martha's Vineyard had its first moped death in five years, its fourth in ten years. The road was straight, the sun was shining, there was little traffic, it was 2:30 in the afternoon. But, apparently this 41-year-old visitor, here for the July 4 festivities, lost control of the moped and slammed into a utility pole. She died; her passenger is in serious condition.
I've never driven a moped but it seems as though it's just a bicycle with a motor. As a result, many neophytes rent them. There is no real training. They are given a helmet. And off they go to enjoy the Vineyard.
It is not just a bicycle with a motor. It can be dangerous for those new to it and new to the roads of the Vineyard. Usually there are at least a couple of very serious accidents each season, which indicates that something should be done to make sure the renters have some idea of how to drive these vehicles.
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