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Texas Anti-Profiling Bill Left Pending in Committee
If you’re a motorcycle rider in America, chances are you’ve experienced more than once the frustration and injustice of being profiled and pulled over simply because you ride a motorcycle or wear club colors. Motorcycle profiling by peace officers has long been a contentious issue, infringing on the civil rights of riders across the… Read More »
SB 50 Amended to Remove Profiling Language, but Intent Remains
We talked about motorcycle profiling in a recent post, encouraging our readers to fill out the 2023 National Motorcycle Profiling Survey. Motorcyclist profiling is a rampant problem in San Francisco and across the country. The American Motorcycle Association and other motorcycle rights organizations have been engaged in efforts to curb biker profiling by advocating… Read More »
Fill Out the 2023 National Motorcycle Profiling Survey
The Motorcycle Profiling Project has issued its 2023 National Motorcycle Profiling Survey. The survey asks motorcycle riders and biker club members around the country to share their experiences with police profiling in order to help the organization promote bikers’ rights nationwide. The Bay Area United Motorcycle Rider Coalition highlighted the survey in a recent… Read More »
Tips For Riding a Motorcycle in the Rain
Riding a motorcycle in inclement weather can be as exhilarating as it is dangerous. While it’s probably best to avoid riding in the rain if possible, if you need to get somewhere, it’s important to take extra care to protect yourself and other people on the road. Below, we offer a few tips to… Read More »
How Much Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage Should I Get?
Insurance coverage can feel like a racket. It seems like they’re always trying to sell you something, but they never want to actually pay when you need it. As frustrating as insurance policies and insurance companies can be, motor vehicle insurance is, in fact, very important. Carrying enough insurance coverage can be the difference… Read More »
New Traffic Safety Laws for 2023
The 2022 legislative year in California ended in August, and Governor Newsom was still signing laws into late October. Nevertheless, many of these laws still won’t go into effect until January 1, 2023, giving local governments time to get up to speed and be ready to implement the laws in their jurisdictions. Among the… Read More »
Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle riders are more directly exposed to hazards on the road, and when accidents do happen, they do not have the protective metal shell of a car to shield them from impact. Bikers who wind up in traffic accidents, especially accidents involving passenger cars and other larger vehicles, commonly suffer serious, catastrophic injuries. Even… Read More »
When Do You Need a Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident, you need to make a few decisions quickly. Do you report the accident to the insurance company? Do you call the authorities? Should you hire a lawyer? If you wait too long to decide, you could lose out on your rights and potential compensation. Below, we… Read More »
Number of Injured Motorcyclists in California
Riding a motorcycle is a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and fun alternative to driving. California is home to the largest number of registered motorcyclists in the country, in large part because the state’s favorable climate makes motorcycle riding both more entertaining and safer. Riding a motorcycle does, however, come with additional risks compared to driving… Read More »
Unsafe Lane Changes Under Vehicle Code 22107
California Vehicle Code (CVC) 22107 is the Vehicle Code section pertaining to lane changes. Many traffic accidents occur because a driver changes lanes erratically without checking for nearby vehicles, without signaling, or otherwise negligently. Although the bar set by CVC 22107 is low, it’s one of the most common traffic tickets issued in California…. Read More »
