Causes of Vespa Collisions
Possible consequences associated with vespas and other motor scooters differ from the ones associated with motorcycles. The usual assumption is that scooters/vespas are safer because they are not as heavy and cannot go as fast as motorcycles. Still, the reality is that scooters are just as dangerous as motorcycles, as they both are two-wheeled, do not provide much protection for the rider and are often used to get through heavy traffic. Sure, some scooters cannot go as fast as motorcycles and, in terms of that, the risk might somewhat be lower.
However, speed does not always correlate with lower accident risk. Poor weather conditions such as wind, rain and blinding sunshine can heavily affect rider’s ability to handle the vespa. Handling poor road conditions, such as potholes, cracked pavement and falling shoulders, make riding even more difficult for these riders.
Since vespas are generally smaller and lighter, some road deformations that would not cause any issue for larger vehicles or motorcycles, can cause quite serious accidents. Additionally, scooters have smaller wheels, which makes them less stable on the road compared to motorcycles. Not only are they more susceptible to small hazards in the road and less visible to other drivers.
