by Norman Gregory Fernandez | May 19, 2011 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Criminal Law, Editorial, Education, Helmet Laws, Motorcycle Safety Tips, News, Regulations, Riding Attire
Novelty and/or Counterfeit DOT motorcycle helmets may look the part, but many, if not all, fail to meet federal safety standards. These dubious novelty and/or counterfeit helmets feature a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved label, but most are counterfeit,...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Mar 23, 2011 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Courts, Criminal Law, Editorial, Education, General Legal, Helmet Laws, News, Noise Laws, Regulations
Riverside County – California Motorcyclists committing traffic violations on the Ortega Highway in Riverside County will be the target of a six-month enforcement campaign by the California Highway Patrol, it was announced Monday. From April through the end of...
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 | 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 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...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Mar 25, 2010 | Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Criminal Law, Editorial, Education, General Legal, Medical Treatment, News, Other, Regulations
Tens of thousands of Californians are obtaining medical marijuana recommendations from physicians so they can use pot without fear of arrest. But they still can lose their jobs, and be arrested for being under the influence of marijuana and driving. California’s...