Recent Blog Posts
Lane Splitting Officially Legal in California
After years of occupying an ambiguous grey zone of legality, and countless efforts to legalize or regulate the practice, California’s lane-splitting bill, AB 51, has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. Lane splitting is now legal in California, making it the first state to sanction the practice which researchers have determined can… Read More »
Determining an Illegal Task Force Traffic Stop
Ok, here we go. Latest rant. How long does it take a police officer to give someone a ticket for not stopping behind the white line. Also assume that the driver has no warrants, no unpaid tickets, no convictions, is not on probation or parole. Further assume the driver the officer gets the license… Read More »
“Motorcycle Enforcement Operations” or Discriminatory Treatment?
Numerous cities across the state of California have recently been holding so-called “Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations,” and some cities have even permanently added law enforcement officers to their streets who are tasked with enforcing motorcycle safety. Whether these officers are truly focused on motorcycle safety, or whether they are examples of illegal discrimination against… Read More »
Bill Before California Lawmakers Would Officially Make Lane Splitting Legal
A bill proposed by California State Assembly member Bill Quirk would formally legalize lane splitting for motorcycle riders in California. The bill has received widespread support, and is expected to pass. Long occupying a middle ground between being considered legal and illegal, lane splitting has been a sanctioned means of navigating traffic for motorcyclists… Read More »
Motorcycle Rights Advocates Call for Distracted Driving Penalty Akin to Penalty for Driving Under the Influence
Distracted driving continues to be a serious problem, and it can pose an especially lethal threat to motorcyclists. Motorcycle rights advocates in several states, as well as safety advocacy groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, have begun to push for legislation at the state level that would allow for law enforcement to punish… Read More »
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.
