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Missouri Helmet Law Repeal Bill Is Back On The Table

Missouri Helmet Law Repeal Bill Is Back On The Table

Statehouse sequel.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 03 March 2020

Major Motorcycle Noise Crackdown Proposed In Germany

Major Motorcycle Noise Crackdown Proposed In Germany

Major Motorcycle Noise Crackdown Proposed In Germany

The state of Baden-Wurttemberg proposes large fines for loud bikes and modified exhausts and even motorcycle bans.

By Justin Hughes 01 March 2020

Weekend WTF: Fleeing Justice Or Diplomatic Immunity?

Weekend WTF: Fleeing Justice Or Diplomatic Immunity?

Weekend WTF: Fleeing Justice Or Diplomatic Immunity?

Anne Sacoolas's claim of diplomatic immunity after a fatal motorcycle crash has riders mobilizing in protest.

By Justin Hughes 29 February 2020

Colorado Distracted Driving Bill Advances In State Senate

Colorado Distracted Driving Bill Advances In State Senate

Colorado Distracted Driving Bill Advances In State Senate

Unanimous approval from its first committee!

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 14 February 2020

Opinion: Why People Rallying Against Helmet Law In NH Is A Problem

Opinion: Why People Rallying Against Helmet Law In NH Is A Problem

Opinion: Why People Rallying Against Helmet Law In NH Is A Problem

Here we go again.

By Sabrina Giacomini 05 February 2020

Lagos Protesters Stand Up Against Motorcycle Taxi Ban

Lagos Protesters Stand Up Against Motorcycle Taxi Ban

Lagos Protesters Stand Up Against Motorcycle Taxi Ban

This poses a major threat to the mobility and livelihood of Lagos locals.

By Enrico Punsalang 02 February 2020

Distracted Driving Is A Problem This Utah Bill Aims To Fix

Distracted Driving Is A Problem This Utah Bill Aims To Fix

Distracted Driving Is A Problem This Utah Bill Aims To Fix

Contact your state legislature if you live in Utah.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 29 January 2020

Weekend WTF: Ohio Riders Can Almost Legally Wear Earplugs!

Weekend WTF: Ohio Riders Can Almost Legally Wear Earplugs!

Weekend WTF: Ohio Riders Can Almost Legally Wear Earplugs!

What were they thinking?

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 24 January 2020

Heads Up: Motorcycle Laws Just Changed In Washington State

Heads Up: Motorcycle Laws Just Changed In Washington State

Heads Up: Motorcycle Laws Just Changed In Washington State

Stay current if you ride in the Evergreen State.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 07 January 2020

Helmets Could Become Optional In Missouri

Helmets Could Become Optional In Missouri

Helmets Could Become Optional In Missouri

New bill could change the mandatory helmet law.

By Sabrina Giacomini 30 May 2019

Helmet Law Now Extended To 21 And Under In Connecticut

Helmet Law Now Extended To 21 And Under In Connecticut

Helmet Law Now Extended To 21 And Under In Connecticut

Promoting safety one step at the time.

By Sabrina Giacomini 15 May 2019

Anti-Helmet Law Bill Shot Down After Common Sense Prevails

Anti-Helmet Law Bill Shot Down After Common Sense Prevails

Anti-Helmet Law Bill Shot Down After Common Sense Prevails

Riders take a stand against big helmet and its lobbyists in North Carolina.

By Tim Huber 08 May 2019

What Are Euro 4 And Euro 5 Emission Standards, Anyway?

What Are Euro 4 And Euro 5 Emission Standards, Anyway?

What Are Euro 4 And Euro 5 Emission Standards, Anyway?

And why do they dictate a model's life or death?

By Justin Hughes 16 March 2019

Utah And Maryland Join Bike-Friendly Bill Bandwagon

Utah And Maryland Join Bike-Friendly Bill Bandwagon

Utah And Maryland Join Bike-Friendly Bill Bandwagon

There's more lane splitting and filtering coming.

By Sabrina Giacomini 21 February 2019

California Considers Creating Limit-Free Lanes On Highways

California Considers Creating Limit-Free Lanes On Highways

California Considers Creating Limit-Free Lanes On Highways

Are we getting a Californian autobahn?

By Sabrina Giacomini 20 February 2019

Texas Bill Would Close Helmet Law Loophole

Texas Bill Would Close Helmet Law Loophole

Texas Bill Would Close Helmet Law Loophole

The proposed change would enable police to stop helmetless riders to ensure they comply with the legal conditions of helmetless riding.

By Justin Hughes 17 February 2019

Quebec May Outlaw Motorcycles During Winter

Quebec May Outlaw Motorcycles During Winter

Quebec May Outlaw Motorcycles During Winter

It's difficult to ride during winter in Quebec, but a proposed law would make it illegal.

By Justin Hughes 09 February 2019

White Man Victim Of Discrimination In Helmet Exemption Law

White Man Victim Of Discrimination In Helmet Exemption Law

White Man Victim Of Discrimination In Helmet Exemption Law

"I just want equal rights."

By Sabrina Giacomini 06 December 2018

Suzuki on the Hook for $8M After Brake-Related Crash Lawsuit

Suzuki on the Hook for $8M After Brake-Related Crash Lawsuit

Suzuki on the Hook for $8M After Brake-Related Crash Lawsuit

The court found Suzuki at fault for a 2013 California motorcycle crash

By RideApart Staff 18 September 2018

Man Forced to Choose Between Meth and Wife Makes Wrong Call

Man Forced to Choose Between Meth and Wife Makes Wrong Call

Man Forced to Choose Between Meth and Wife Makes Wrong Call

A husband and wife fight over his drug use turned into a visit from the emergency services when the scorned woman set fire to her husband's bike.

By RideApart Staff 21 August 2018

Pagan's MC Members Busted for Meth Distribution Conspiracy

Pagan's MC Members Busted for Meth Distribution Conspiracy

Pagan's MC Members Busted for Meth Distribution Conspiracy

Members of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club in Florida have been arrested in an alleged meth distribution conspiracy; if convicted, they face life in prison.

By RideApart Staff 20 August 2018

Court Rules: State to Blame in Fatal Crash Case

Court Rules: State to Blame in Fatal Crash Case

Court Rules: State to Blame in Fatal Crash Case

Even when everyone does everything right, accidents still happen; that's when safety needs to be questioned. A ruling in New York sets a precedent.

By Sabrina Giacomini 12 June 2018

California Highway Patrol Cracks Down on Reckless Riding

California Highway Patrol Cracks Down on Reckless Riding

California Highway Patrol Cracks Down on Reckless Riding

There's no room for stunting on California highways as police launch new program to take control of streets where dangerous riding has gained notoriety.

By RideApart Staff 31 January 2018

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mph

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mph

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mph

In the Curve: Lane Splitting - That Magic Number, 15 mphPicture this: You’re standing at a family party when you strike up a conversation with...

By Jesse Kiser 28 September 2015

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