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Motorcycle Passengers Have To Think Safety, Too, Says NY And PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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Most of my motorcycle blog posts have been directed at keeping motorcyclists safe, but motosport.com has a great post worth reading that prepares passengers for their first ride. There is more to riding as a passenger than borrowing a friend’s … Continue reading

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Video A Must-See For All Motorcyclists, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney

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Here is a great video for bikers on how to prevent cars from pulling out in front of you. In Europe, they call these accidents SMIDSY – Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You. No matter which side of the ocean … Continue reading

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CDC Report, Citing Costs And Dangers Of Helmetless Riding, Urges Helmets For All Motorcyclists, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney

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States with universal motorcycle helmet laws report fewer deaths and annual cost savings four times greater than the annual costs of states without universal helmet laws, according to a new report looking at the years 2008-2010 from the U.S. Centers for … Continue reading

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Motorcyclist Survives Crash Because He Put Safety First With ATGATT, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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A motorcyclist suffered just a few minor injuries when he was thrown from his bike Sunday evening on Interstate 81 in the Syracuse area. The motorcyclist told police his brakes locked up and he was thrown from the bike and … Continue reading

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NY Will FINALLY Teach Motorcycle Awareness In Mandatory Safe Driving Course, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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A bill approved recently by the New York State Senate would include motorcycle awareness training in the state Department of Motor Vehicle’s mandatory pre-licensing courses. This is a great idea by the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Oswego County, … Continue reading

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Elmira Police Ordered To Unfairly Target What They Call ‘Noisy’ Motorcycles, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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The Elmira city manager told City Council members Thursday that police officers will pull over and ticket motorcycles they believe exceed the city noise ordinance limits, according to reports on WETM-TV and the Star-Gazette. City Manager John Burin said officers … Continue reading

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News Story Ignores Biggest Danger Facing Motorcyclists, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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A recent Associated Press story, timed for the spring start of motorcycle season in the Northeast, points out that the most dangerous time for motorcyclists is their first year – especially the first month, according to safety studies cited by … Continue reading

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Stay Away From Dangerous Intersections, NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer Warns

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Two accidents involving motorcyclists in two days at the same intersection are a stark reminder to all motorcyclists of the dangers we all face as spring arrives. No matter where we are from or where we ride, we all know … Continue reading

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Safety Comes First With Child Motorcycle Passengers, says NY and PA motorcycle lawyer

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We’ve all seen it. The motorcyclist riding down the street with a child sitting in front of him. Sometimes the child is wearing a helmet, sometimes not. It’s a stunningly dangerous scene, one we saw in a recent blog post … Continue reading

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Motorcyclist Puts Toddler In Danger With Ride On Lap, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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A Tampa, Fla., motorcyclist was charged recently with a felony count of Child Neglect for holding his 3-year-old son on his lap while taking him for a spin. It is important to note that New York State does not have … Continue reading

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