Category Archives: Motorcycle Laws

NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Helmetless Motorcyclist Killed During Anti-Helmet Protest Ride

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

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Oh, the irony.  A 55-year-old Syracuse-area motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet during a protest ride against helmet laws was killed Saturday when he was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle and his head struck the pavement. State … Continue reading →

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Helmet Debate Revs Up Again in Pennsylvania, NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer Says

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

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The debate over motorcycle helmets has roared back into the headlines in Pennsylvania. A state representative reintroduced legislation in Harrisburg in May to make helmets mandatory across the state. Currently, Pennsylvania motorcyclists 21 and older can go helmetless. Across the … Continue reading →

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NY Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: New York FINALLY Gets Tougher On Texting Drivers!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Adam M. Gee, Esq.

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Ask any biker – drivers who are texting instead of driving are one of the greatest dangers we face.  Any driver with their eyes on their phone instead of the road are far more likely to veer into an oncoming … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Feds Pass New, Tougher Helmet Rules

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

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Tougher motorcycle helmet labeling requirements are on the way – but not until 2013. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published the final new rule for helmets sold in the U.S. You can read the new rule here. … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: When it comes to helmets, what’s your style?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

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Whether you’re a new rider or a grizzled vet, choosing a new helmet can be a challenging task.  There are so many choices on the market today – everything from fiberglass skid lids to kevlar modulars.  Having all those color, … Continue reading →

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Is Your Motorcycle Helmet Ready To Ride?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

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Spring is in the air, and to motorcyclists in New York and Pennsylvania, that means one thing – After another LONG winter it’s finally time to put the shovels away and get ready to ride! Most bikers give their bikes … Continue reading →

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Biker Voter Guide Tracks Where Lawmakers Stand on Motorcycle Issues

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Adam M. Gee, Esq.

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The American Motorcyclist Association has just created another tempting reason to become an AMA member. The group has just released a fascinating, brand-new online publication, the 2010 AMA Voter Guide. This guide is a national look at how legislators feel … Continue reading →

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Elmira Motorcycle Attorney: Discover New York’s New Motorcycle Laws Before They Get Passed

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Adam M. Gee, Esq.

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In searching for the status of a bill the other day, I inadvertently discovered a powerful way for people with particular interests to discover bills currently pending before our state congress.  The website for the NYS Assembly (and the one … Continue reading →

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