ROAD users are being urged to look out for each other throughout October, following a major spike in motorcycle–related road fatalities in 2022.

With weather expected to warm up the coming weeks, Motorcyclist Awareness Month aims to promote shared responsibility on Victorian roads, with the number of two–wheeled vehicles anticipated to rise considerably as the year comes to a close.

Already in 2022, 42 motorcyclists have lost their lives on Victorian roads, with more than half occurring as a result of collisions with other vehicles.

The motorcycle road toll represents more than 20 per cent of the state's cumulative road death tally, which is up 14 per cent on last year's figure.

A North East motorcycle safety committee devised earlier this year is also set to table an investigation into updating signage throughout the region, in an effort to minimise risk for motorcyclists at known collision hotspots.

TAC head of road safety Samantha Cockfield said it was important road users maintained awareness at all times while driving throughout the state.

"People on motorbikes are more vulnerable in a crash as they don't have the same protections as other motor vehicles," she said.

"More riders should inevitably result in more crashes and if we all look out for one another and be patient, we'll go a long way toward reducing road trauma."

Throughout October, promotional signage will be visible at a number of statewide markets and at Phillip Island's Australian Moto GP.