In the wake of several USA states legalising or decriminalising marijuana, the American Motorcycle Safety Foundation has introduced a marijuana...
Bond University JD law student Kristoffer Diocampo looks at the legal implications of helmet camera injuries: Ambiguous Australian legislation makes it...
Has motorcycle lane filtering been a success or a failure since it began operating about 18 months ago in the three eastern mainland states and the ACT? We are conducting a poll to find out how it has affected you, what changes can be made to the laws and how motorists can better...
Motorists sometimes inadvertently convict themselves for speeding when they are pulled over by the police, says traffic and criminal law...
There were no training courses for riders when I began riding, so we learnt a lot of misguided motorcycle myths...
Eastern Australia has been lashed by storms and more severe wet weather is predicted for the remainder of summer which highlights the official warning to all motorists that if it’s flooded, forget it! Police have now started fining motorists hundreds of dollars for negligent driving if they attempt to cross flood waters...
Repairs to shoddy Mt Glorious roadworks have been delayed while Queensland’s Main Roads finds “specialised contractor” after a rider crashed...
Riders are staying home amid fears that modifications they have made to their bike might land them an infringement notice...
Assuming you are not hurt, what you do straight after you’ve had a minor motorcycle crash is absolutely vital to your future physical and financial health and safety. Even if it’s just a slide down the road or low-speed traffic-light rear-ender that didn’t hurt you or your bike much, there...
Allowing your number plate to get dirty or actively obscuring or altering it could cost you a hefty fine, demerit...
Arbitrary handlebar height restrictions have created an excuse for police to conduct a witch-hunt to harass riders, says Zane Walton...
(Contributed article for our North American readers) Having a motorbike accident can be a very traumatizing experience, you’ll be shocked, scared and confused which will make it more likely that you’ll make mistakes which can heart your chances to get appropriate compensation from insurance companies. That money is rightfully yours and...
(Contributed post on common auto dealer fraud for our North American readers) Most everyone goes into the process of purchasing...
Australia’s confusing helmet laws become even more confounding next weekend when new laws are introduced in Queensland and an array...
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...
There is no guaranteed method for avoiding traffic offences except not committing them. However, you can use the following “expert”...
If police are fining riders for wearing helmet cameras, how can police wear them without breaking the road rules? The...
The rider death toll on the Gold Coast hinterland has been steadily rising since the council-subsidised motorcycle roadcraft course was axed, leading to calls for it to be reinstated. The Safe Motorcycle Advanced Rider Training courses was cancelled in 2012 despite winning the inaugural 2011 Australian Road Safety Awards. It...
A new Bill replacing Queensland’s so-called VLAD “anti-bikie” laws indicates there is less chance of innocent riders accidentally consorting at a...
(Article contributed by West Coast Trial Lawyers, LA) One of the best experiences that a person could possibly have is...
The arcane rules and regulations on handlebar measurements are made more confusing for riders by the different interpretations and amendments of each state. Longtime motorcycle campaigner Wayne Carruthers says some states have not appreciated the 2005 and 2016 changes in regulations. “Many states still have clauses with the old height...
A South Australian rider has been warned about wearing a motorcycle helmet camera as confusion reigns over the laws on...
If you fit any aftermarket accessories to your bike, you run the risk of making it illegal. That’s if you...
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...
Many riders have welcomed the introduction of lane filtering, but there are a couple of traps in the laws that...
A Victorian rider is challenging a fine for not having an external compliance sticker on his Australian-approved motorcycle helmet as he claims...
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...
Unlike drivers, any accident involving a rider and pillion is likely to have more serious consequences and a greater likelihood...
The three most popular articles this year have been about riders successfully obtaining justice either in beating incorrect fines or,...
You may have seen the above image on social media with concerns that it is a covert speed camera hidden in a guardrail. However, it’s a hoax dating back to 2013. The image is claimed to be in all sorts of places and a recent Facebook post claims it was...
By MotoDNA Motorcycle Academy director of coaching Mark McVeigh It’s been happening around the world for decades and after recent...
Riders could face prosecution for riding in groups where riders block public roads to allow others to perform a wheelie,...
If you are fined for having a GoPro or similar camera mounted to your motorcycle helmet, fight it. A complaint on Facebook says a rider in Victoria was fined for wearing a Go Pro on their helmet and there have been unsubstantiated claims that riders In Queensland have been harassed...
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Riders should head out into the country this weekend and spend their money in rural areas to help drought-stricken communities,...
(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...
Not for the first time, evidence from an action camera, like that in the video below, has helped incriminate riders...
Slow-moving vehicles should be made to pull over when they have a conga line of vehicles following and police should...
What are your legal rights when your motorcycle is recalled for a safety issue? Motorcycle recalls happen frequently as faults arise after prolonged riding by customers. In recent recalls: The 2014 1199 Panigale S, 1199 Superleggera and 1199 Panigale R motorcycles were recalled in the US and only the 2014/15 1199/1299 Panigale...
A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down...