The UK Highway Code is being revised to incorporate a hierarchy of vehicles where bigger vehicles have to look out...
Let’s face facts, despite the best preparations, defensive habits on the road, and not pushing beyond one’s own skill limits,...
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....
Queensland learner riders and those upgrading their licences face even tougher and more expensive licensing requirements from 29 March 2021....
Riding a motorcycle is an activity that comes with a fair amount of risk. That risk is rewarded by the...
Motorcycling can never be done risk-free. With that said, you can decrease your chance of experiencing an accident or getting into a motorcycle collision if you make an effort to do so. While some things will always be beyond your control, you should always do everything within your power to...
(Contributed post) Motorcycle accidents have been one of the major problems on the road in California. Motorcyclists don’t have a...
(Contributed post) Should Kentucky motorcycle riders wear helmets? There were 122,360 motorcycles registered in Kentucky as of 2018, according to...
While some riders may not like the hi-tech TruCAM II radar gun’s ability to more accurately measure speed, the device could also be considered a friend of the motorcyclist. Features which may appeal are its ability to target tailgaters, aggressive drivers, distracted driving and vehicles obstructing traffic. So why aren’t...
(Contributed post on common auto dealer fraud for our North American readers) Most everyone goes into the process of purchasing...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) When someone has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, they must determine liability...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Everyone who decides to operate a motorcycle understands that there are significant differences between this type of transportation method and that of a car, truck, or another passenger vehicle. In fact, a motorcycle license is a different class of driver’s license than for...
Riders who are fined for high-range speeding over 45km/h are often also charged with driving in a “manner dangerous”, says...
With riders facing hefty fines for breaking the coronavirus Home Confinement Direction, some have suggested rona riders should reserve their...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) In 2014 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 92k motorcycle accidents. In California, for instance, the motorcycle fatalities increased from 490 in 2014 to 540 in 2016. Additionally, the deaths for not wearing a helmet increased rose up by...
(Contributed post for our North American readers. Image source: Pexels.com) Drunk driving remains a serious issue. In 2017, the National...
More and more riders are being charged with negligent driving (riding) after a single-vehicle crash, says NSW traffic and criminal...
Double demerit points apply from Friday (20 December 2019) in NSW, the ACT and Western Australia, affecting licensed riders not only in those states, but also Queensland. The penalty period lasts until January 1 (inclusive) in NSW and ACT and January 5 in WA where one rider copped a hefty 14...
(Contributed article for our North American readers) Having a motorbike accident can be a very traumatizing experience, you’ll be shocked, scared...
Number plate theft and cloning of plates is on the rise, resulting in riders receiving speeding and parking fines and...
Unlike drivers, any accident involving a rider and pillion is likely to have more serious consequences and a greater likelihood of a criminal charge as injury and death is more likely. So says NSW traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage who has previously written these articles for us: tips...
Allowing your number plate to get dirty or actively obscuring or altering it could cost you a hefty fine, demerit...
(Contributed post for our North American readers. Image source: unsplash.com/) For some, alcohol is their drink of choice to relax...
A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down may be illegal in some states. The Brake Free light is currently being crowd funded and Aussie rider Raphael Chan has signed on to receive and test the unit. It...
Police are allegedly fining riders who remove the catalytic convertor or cat from their motorcycle, according to several motorcycle dealers....
Learner riders in Victoria will cop one demerit point for not wearing a hi-vis vest from 29 October 2019 under...
Speeding fines based on Lidar or radar readings are difficult to defend, but not impossible, says NSW traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. The Ducati-riding solicitor has previously provided our readers with tips on what to do when pulled over by police and defences to speeding fines based on a police...
(Sponsored post on lane splitting for our North American readers) Lane-splitting is the act of riding a motorcycle between the...
If you have been fined for speeding based on a police officer’s estimate or “check speed”, there may be several...
Police have waived a Bribie Island rider’s $400/3point infringement for having a void helmet sticker in a test case that proves riders can legally remove the external sticker. Ian Joice, 63, says he was pulled over by police on Bowen Rd, Glass House Mountains, on 12 August 2019 at 11.38am....
The issue of police being directed to meet traffic offence targets or quotas are back in the news in Queensland...
Motorists sometimes inadvertently convict themselves for speeding when they are pulled over by the police, says traffic and criminal law...
(Sponsored lawsuit post for our North American readers) The most likely scenario in which you would sue after an accident would be if you were injured, and the insurance settlement wasn’t compensating you sufficiently. Your case will be much better if you followed proper post-accident procedures, such as: Keeping an...
NSW Police are charging riders with traffic offences based on GoPro video evidence obtained from other riders, says Sydney lawyer...
(Sponsored post for North American readers) Motorcycles can provide benefits you can’t get with other vehicles. The initial cost is...
Riders are warned they could have their licence suspended in one hit under double demerit points which apply this weekend in NSW and the ACT for the Queen’s Birthday (June 8-10, 2019). It follows a hefty 14 demerit points and $1200 fine handed out to a Harley-Davidson rider over the...
Riders who believe there is safety in numbers may be in for a shock when the whole group is pulled...
(Contributed post for our UK readers) Whether you want to transfer your private number plate from car to car, motorbike...
(Article contributed by West Coast Trial Lawyers, LA) One of the best experiences that a person could possibly have is riding on a motorcycle. It offers a sense of freedom and mobility that can’t quite be matched by any other type of vehicle. Think about it, unlike with a car...
If you’ve crashed or been stopped by police who suspect you’ve been doing something illegal, your action camera, phone, GPS...
The three most popular articles this year have been about riders successfully obtaining justice either in beating incorrect fines or,...
Police confirm that a number plate scam has landed some motorists with fines for speeding offences they did commit and unpaid toll notices they did not accrue. They believe the offenders are using vehicle sales websites to find a vehicle matching the model of their owned or stolen vehicle. Offenders...
Several days after saying novelty helmet covers were legal, VicPol has thrown doubt on the issue saying it had to...
Sponsored post for our North American readers Getting into a road accident is one of the worst things that can...
Victorian Police have withdrawn a fine against a rider for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet. But don’t get too excited just yet that VicPol has seen the light and understands the rules which say a helmet only needs an internal label. Rider Alasdair “Ted”...
Riders injured in a crash that was not their fault may still have to accept some of the blame if...
Queensland is the only state that allows edge filtering on some roads and now riders have been granted further leniency...
A Victorian rider is challenging a fine for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet as he claims the internal certificate label makes it compliant. Alasdair “Ted” Cameron says he was pulled over in April 2018 on his 2016 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S about 200m from his...
Public opinion polls on speed cameras consistently find they are revenue-raisers, prompting motorists to attack them or take unusual, sometimes...
NSW will join Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia with a new road rule requiring all motorists to slow down...
Riders should head out into the country this weekend and spend their money in rural areas to help drought-stricken communities, but they should also be aware that motorcycle exhausts can startle horses. If you see a farmer or a recreational rider on a horse by the side of the road,...
Arbitrary handlebar height restrictions have created an excuse for police to conduct a witch-hunt to harass riders, says Zane Walton...
Three defendants charged with speeding detected by police on LIDAR guns have had their fines overturned, prompting a call for...
There may be many ways that you can avoid an accident but if it happens, it is important to know what to do. You have no guarantee of a safe drive or ride on busy roads and that is why it is necessary to have information on what to do...
Lane filtering rules still vary substantially from state to state and have not yet been passed in Western Australia or...
The arcane rules and regulations on handlebar measurements are made more confusing for riders by the different interpretations and amendments...
In the wake of recent fines for motorcycle exhaust noise and the controversy of roadside testing procedures, another issue that unfairly affects riders in some states is the lack of testing stations. Longtime motorcycle advocate Wayne Carruthers asks how riders can access test stations, particularly in country areas of NSW,...
A Brisbane barrister who has written a paper on the legality of aftermarket motorcycle exhausts has urged all riders to...
You can now remove the approval certificate sticker on the outside of your helmet, but you still need to have...
What happens to repeat offenders who get a defect notice for an aftermarket motorcycle exhaust, bolt on the original to pass inspection then replace it with the aftermarket exhaust? That’s the question that was posed to us after we published an information article in response to persistent social media rumours...