by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Feb 18, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Cagers, Editorial, Education, In The Wind, Motorcycle Safety Tips, News, Other, Riding Your Motorcycle
Some of my readers have reported seeing motorcycle safety messages on signs all over California. This intrigued me so I looked into it. It appears that it is true; the California Highway Patrol has started a campaign to make motorists more aware of motorcycles. The...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Feb 11, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Editorial, Education, EPA, General Legal, Helmet Laws, Noise Laws, Other, Regulations
License Requirements A motorcycle license (M1 endorsement) is required for any rider who rides a motorcycle 150cc’s and above. If under age 18 you must be at least 16 years of age, have a permit for six months, have proof of driver ed. and driver training, and...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Feb 2, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, California Motorcycle Accident, Editorial, Education, Fatal Motorcycle Accident, General Legal, Helmet Laws, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Safety Tips, News, Personal Injury, Riding Attire, Riding Your Motorcycle
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable motorist on the road. A motorcyclist who is involved in a collision with a four wheeled motor vehicle such as a car, pickup truck, etc., it at a severe disadvantage. Often times motorcycle accidents result in the death or...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Dec 31, 2009 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Criminal Law, Editorial, Education, General Legal, News, Other, Regulations
Below is a summary of new laws for the State of California for 2010. Most will be going into effect on Friday morning. Remember you are deemed to know the law; ignorance of the law is no excuse for violating it. AB 9 (J. Perez) – Political Reform Act: FPPC...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Dec 30, 2009 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, California Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents, Editorial, Education, General Legal, Insurance Information, Motorcycle Accidents, Passenger Injuries, Personal Injury
You are driving alone in your car, you are thinking about the holiday season or some other event, you come to a stop, and then wham – some idiot has just rear ended you. You neck jerks back, and then forward, your body hits the seatbelt going across your body. You are...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Dec 27, 2009 | Announcements, Articles, Education, Maintenance, Motorcycle Safety Tips, News, Other, Product Defects, Riding Your Motorcycle
Touring Safety Recall Campaign 0141 Summary: Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may...