Diesel and oil spills on our roads most endanger motorcyclists, yet there seems no approved national procedure for reporting or...
Should dangerous drivers who cause death while using their mobile phones or speeding face a life sentence as is now...
To all car drivers, Lane filtering is legal almost right across Australia, allowing riders to slip through stationary and slow-moving traffic. But don’t hate motorcycle riders or be jealous of us. Be thankful that we are there as we are making the roads better for you! Jealousy Some of you drivers seem...
In a significant step towards motorcycles being recognised as vulnerable road users, from Monday (August 29, 2016) the ACT will...
Victorian police launched Operation Muffler this month to crack down on noisy motorcycle and car mufflers after complaints from the...
A lawyer might be a necessary evil after a motorcycle crash, especially if it is your first crash, it wasn’t your fault or you are being hassled by your insurance company. In fact, hiring a lawyer right after your crash is always one of the best moves that you can...
Riders intercepted by police have been advised to record the conversation, no matter where they are. But it is crucial...
(Contributed post for our UK readers) Whether you want to transfer your private number plate from car to car, motorbike...
https://youtu.be/FLEbh41_3GA What’s the worst thing that could happen if you pop a wheelie? You could lose the front wheel like this unfortunate guy, or you could lose your licence and your motorcycle. The video above shows a rider doing some competent stunts in the safety of what looks like a carpark. Apart...
Learner riders in Victoria will cop one demerit point for not wearing a hi-vis vest from 29 October 2019 under...
Do you still have burn marks on your legs from riding pillion on a motorcycle as a child? It seemed...
When it comes to mandatory riding gear, most places require you to wear an approved helmet, but nothing else is required. It’s actually pretty weird when you think about it. A rider can go out on the bike sporting just about as much or as little protective gear they prefer....
Riders have been urged to wear all their gear and take a riding course in the wake of a “horror...
Police who issued handlebar defect notices to riders involved in the recent Hells Angels Good as Gold charity ride may...
The more that riders lane filter, the more motorists will learn that it is legal, not an obstruction to traffic and helps relieve traffic congestion. More motorists might also come to see motorcycles as a valid and useful mode of transport. Just because we have lane-filtering laws in three states...
(Contributed post for our North American readers. Image source: unsplash.com/) For some, alcohol is their drink of choice to relax...
The rampant use of fog lights on cars causes riders dangerous glare, yet police seem more interested in speeding infringements...
Lane filtering is safer than not filtering, benefits all motorists and is legal in many places, yet many ignorant and/or arrogant motorists still believe it is illegal, unsafe and just plain queue jumping. A Berkeley University study of California Highway Patrol data from almost 6000 motorcycle accidents has found lane filtering...
Tips on how to correctly file a motorcycle accident claim in the United States, compiled by New Hampshire motorcycle accident...
Australian and European helmet standards allow tinted visors that filter only half the available light, yet car windows can be...
Riders who are fined for high-range speeding over 45km/h are often also charged with driving in a “manner dangerous”, says NSW traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. Our contributing lawyer says the extra charge is often based on the speed which may not be “objectively dangerous”. Chris has previously addressed...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) In 2014 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 92k...
Riders caught crossing double white lines after being delayed by an allegedly slow-moving unmarked police vehicle may have little chance of...
Police have defended their use of a covert Trucam mobile speed camera unit at the bottom of a 7.9km downhill section of the rider-popular Mt Mee Rd, northwest of Brisbane. This follows a call earlier this month from the Queensland Police Union for an immediate end to the use of...
Has motorcycle lane filtering been a success or a failure since it began operating about 18 months ago in the three eastern mainland...
Average speed or point-to-point cameras continue to increase their presence on our roads, but are they actually fairer than multiple...
Just about every dog loves to dangle its tongue in the wind and Tex the Toowoomba trike-riding dog is no exception. And do you blame him? Dog lovers Paul and Mel Goodin say their five-year-old mastif/dane has been riding with them in their Touroz trike for about nine months and...
Public opinion polls on speed cameras consistently find they are revenue-raisers, prompting motorists to attack them or take unusual, sometimes...
Lane filtering rules still vary substantially from state to state and have not yet been passed in Western Australia or...
Motorists sometimes inadvertently convict themselves for speeding when they are pulled over by the police, says traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. We have previously offered tips on what to do if pulled over by the police as well as tips from the police themselves! Now, Chris has offered the following tips...
In the wake of several USA states legalising or decriminalising marijuana, the American Motorcycle Safety Foundation has introduced a marijuana...
Lane filtering extends to South Australia from April 15, 2017, when the state joins Queensland, NSW, Victoria and the ACT in allowing the...
(Contributed post for our North American readers. Image source: Pexels.com) Drunk driving remains a serious issue. In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 10,874 people died in drunk driving accidents. This should be enough reason to enforce laws that reduce the number of DUI cases per year. Then again,...
Police are allegedly fining riders who remove the catalytic convertor or cat from their motorcycle, according to several motorcycle dealers....
California is the first US state to allow lane splitting, with riders possibly allowed to split lanes at up to 50mph...
How many times have you struggled to ride safely through roadworks where there is no suitable detour provided? Did you know that if you crash as a result, you can sue the roadworks contractors? I recently rode through several roadworks sites on the New England Highway where the workers had...
A new Bill replacing Queensland’s so-called VLAD “anti-bikie” laws indicates there is less chance of innocent riders accidentally consorting at a...
Riders could face prosecution for riding in groups where riders block public roads to allow others to perform a wheelie,...
(Contributed post on common auto dealer fraud for our North American readers) Most everyone goes into the process of purchasing a motorcycle or car with a healthy degree of skepticism. However, while you may be prepared for aggressive sales tactics, some dealers also engage in blatantly fraudulent behavior that may...
https://youtu.be/zxheOM79cdc This video reminds riders to approach flooded roads with caution as flooding is expected to continue across four eastern states and...