by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Dec 16, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Criminal Law, Education, General Legal, News, Regulations
As usual, California has tinkered with the laws again for the year 2011, as though we do not have enough laws as it is. First, persons who want to obtain a learners permit for a motorcycle who are under the age of 21, must now complete a C.H.P. certified motorcycle...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Nov 14, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, California Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents, Criminal Law, Editorial, Fatal Motorcycle Accident, General Legal, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Motorcycle Safety Tips, News, Passenger Injuries, Personal Injury, Riding Your Motorcycle, Wrongful Death
*** November 16, 2010, Update – The driver of the Dodge Avenger is not going to be charged with drunk driving because no alcohol was found in his system. It was originally reported by the C.H.P. that they smelled alcohol on his breath. A group of riders from the...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Nov 13, 2010 | Articles, Biker Rights, News
I received a call on November 12, 2010, from a Vietnam Veteran, who is a member of the Vietnam Vets MC. He and some other Vietnam Veterans who are members of his club were illegally denied entry to a complimentary buffet at the Pechanga Hotel and Casino, in Temecula,...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Sep 30, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Editorial, Education, EPA, News, Noise Laws, Regulations
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed SB 435 into law which will require all motorcycles built after January 2013 to have EPA approved exhaust systems on their motorcycles. Riders found without an EPA label certifying sound emission compliance will be issued fix...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Sep 10, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, California Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents, Damages, Editorial, Education, Insurance Information, Medical Treatment, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Passenger Injuries, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
I cannot tell you how many motorcycle riders have called me this summer after having a motorcycle accident. One guy in particular really disturbed me. His fiancé called me. He was taken out by a 17 year old teenage girl who had gotten her drivers license 2 weeks...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Sep 4, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Criminal Law, Editorial, Education, EPA, General Legal, News, Noise Laws, Regulations
Well, many of you have heard about SB 435, and many of you have not. California Senate Bill 435 will basically make it illegal to run with non stock exhausts on your motorcycles. This bill passed the State Senate and is now sitting on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s...