Recent Blog Posts
Maryland Becomes Second State to Support Motorcycle Anti-Profiling Legislation
In a step forward for biker rights, Maryland has recently created a law addressing motorcycle profiling among law enforcement personnel. Bill no. HB 785 on motorcycle profiling training has been approved by both houses of the Maryland state legislature and has been sent to the desk of Governor Larry Hogan for signing. Gov. Hogan… Read More »
Best and Worst Places to Ride
Summer is coming, which is prime motorcycle riding season. Perhaps you’re thinking about taking your bike out for a road trip. Maybe you’re looking for a more permanent change of scenery, and want to know more about whether or not a new spot is motorcycle-friendly before relocating. Fatality rates in motor vehicle accidents are… Read More »
Arizona Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Mandate Helmets while Providing an Exception to the Law
San Francisco motorcycle accident & motorcyclist civil rights attorney William E. Weiss talks about proposes Arizona helmet law.
Hit-and-Run Crashes Particularly Perilous for Motorcyclists
San Francisco personal injury attorney William E. Weiss talks about how hit & run accidents can be especially perilous for motorcyclists.
What Do I Do If a Roadway Defect Caused My Motorcycle Accident?
San Francisco personal injury attorney William Weiss talks about what to do to recover compensation for motorcycle accidents caused by roadway defects.
New Highway Bill Includes Provisions Limiting Motorcyclist-Targeting Measures, Other Good Developments for Bikers
In a legislative climate that so often targets motorcyclists as the enemy on the road, recent changes to federal law include modifications that should protect both motorcyclist safety and legal rights. The changes, approved by Congress on December 3, are included in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a five-year, $305 billion transportation… Read More »
CHP Receives “Have A Good Ride II” Grant to Improve Motorcycle Safety
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has recently received a grant which it plans to direct toward motorcyclist safety efforts. The “Have a Good Ride II” grant was provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant will be spent on a year-long campaign, which began in… Read More »
New Texas Law On Motorcycle LED Lighting is Less Confusing than Current California Law
The state of Texas recently enacted a law amending the state’s policies on the use of LED lighting on motorcycles. LED lights are used by a number of motorcyclists to personalize their bikes, but some believe that adding light strips can help with safe riding as well, especially at night. SB 1918 in Texas… Read More »
Minnesota First State to Allow Motorcyclists to Act as Road Guards
Recently, Minnesota became the first state in the country to allow for motorcyclists travelling as part of a group ride to act as “road guards” and thereby promote the safety of motorists and motorcyclists by directing traffic to facilitate the safe passage of a group of motorcyclists through an intersection. Illinois is the only… Read More »
Long Beach Police Institute Series of Crackdowns Targeted at Motorcyclists
In the second time this year, Long Beach police in southern California pledged to devote an entire weekend to specifically targeting motorcyclists. As part of its “Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation,” the Long Beach police sends out extra police officers to locations frequented by motorcycle enthusiasts with the intent of ticketing motorcyclists and specifically targeting… Read More »
