The National Transportation Safety Board stated on Tuesday that all states should require riders to wear federally approved helmets. This proclamation comes at a time when states seem increasingly resistant to mandate helmet laws. Christopher A. Hart, the NTSB’s vice chairman, stated, “Too many lives are lost in motorcycle accident.” Hart continued, “It’s a public [...]
We’ve all seen them. You know, those 100+ mile-an-hour police chases involving motorcycles. They usually end badly. Recently though, we got a glimpse into the mind of one of those fleeing demons. Robert Gerardi of Phoenix was heading home from his friend’s house at about 3a.m. when the 18 year-old was clocked at over 100 mph [...]
Written by Tim Kessel, Courtesy of AllAboutBikes.com Did you know that motorcycle-only checkpoints are not only legal, but are also funded by a federal grant program? It’s true. The practice is defended by law enforcement as a way to decrease motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities. However the American Motorcyclist Association says there is absolutely no [...]
Written by Tim Kessel, Courtesy of AllAboutBikes.com Despite protests from the American Motorcyclist Association and thousands of riders, California has passed a law that targets motorcycle exhausts. On Sept. 28, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law Senate Bill 435, which states that motorcycles must display an exhaust system label certifying the motorcycles meet federal sound [...]
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