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Riding Is Too Dangerous, Police Motorcycle Unit Disbanded

Riding Is Too Dangerous, Police Motorcycle Unit Disbanded

The St. Paul police department puts its foot down.

By Sabrina Giacomini Feb 21, 2019

Florida Man Gets Dose Of Karma After Taunting Police On Bike

Florida Man Gets Dose Of Karma After Taunting Police On Bike

"What are you going to do? Arrest me?" said the man in the shackles.

By Sabrina Giacomini Feb 19, 2019

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 Feb 17, 2019

Electric Motorcycles

The Arcimoto Rapid Responder Will Get Help There Quicker

The Arcimoto Rapid Responder Will Get Help There Quicker

The so-called "Fun Utility Vehicle" shows a serious side for first responders.

By Justin Hughes Feb 16, 2019

Two Texas Officers On Bikes Crashed: What Happened?

Two Texas Officers On Bikes Crashed: What Happened?

So... whose fault is it anyway?

By Sabrina Giacomini Jan 17, 2019

Watch London's Special Escort Group in Action

Watch London's Special Escort Group in Action

'Inconspicuous Ingenuity' documents the polite and precise motorcycle team of the 'Royalty Protection Branch’.

By Sophia Vassiliadis Jan 10, 2019

U.S. Senate Acts To Stop Motorcyclist Profiling

U.S. Senate Acts To Stop Motorcyclist Profiling

The Senate has passed a resolution calling on law enforcement to stop singling out motorcyclists.

By Justin Hughes Dec 13, 2018

London Cop May Face Consequences For Ramming Suspect

London Cop May Face Consequences For Ramming Suspect

An officer is under investigation for using excessive force in ramming a 17-year-old suspect.

By Justin Hughes Dec 06, 2018

London Police Moped Thief Tactics Aggressive, But Effective

London Police Moped Thief Tactics Aggressive, But Effective

Ramming fleeing bikes may seem like excessive force, but the practice has reduced moped crime by 36 percent.

By Justin Hughes Nov 28, 2018

Rider Crashes, Flees, Arms Himself With Chainsaw

Rider Crashes, Flees, Arms Himself With Chainsaw

This guy's watched a few too many horror movies.

By Justin Hughes Nov 12, 2018

Rocking Riders: Go on Patrol With Officer Rob

Rocking Riders: Go on Patrol With Officer Rob

Don't you just love discovering awesome new riders who take us along on their two-wheel adventures?

By Sabrina Giacomini Oct 19, 2018

British Bobbies Use DNA Tagging to Fight Motorbike Crime

British Bobbies Use DNA Tagging to Fight Motorbike Crime

When all else fails...

By Jason Marker Oct 04, 2018

Pot Farmer on Hot Bike Leads Chasing Cops to His Grow Op

Pot Farmer on Hot Bike Leads Chasing Cops to His Grow Op

At that point, he kind of had it coming

By Sabrina Giacomini Sep 27, 2018

UPDATE: Skull Found in Motorcycle Helmet Identified

UPDATE: Skull Found in Motorcycle Helmet Identified

The skull was identified as belonging to a young man who went missing near the Mississippi river back in 2011

By RideApart Staff Sep 19, 2018

One Dead, Two Arrested After Bikers Flee Ohio Traffic Stop

One Dead, Two Arrested After Bikers Flee Ohio Traffic Stop

What started out as a routine stop for minor traffic violations turned into a deadly chase as some bikers fled the scene

By RideApart Staff Sep 07, 2018

Motorcyclist Not Charged in Washington Road Rage Incident

Motorcyclist Not Charged in Washington Road Rage Incident

Aubry Bowlin, who shot and killed a man in self defense during a road rage incident in February 2018, will not face criminal charges for the shooting.

By Jessie Gentry Sep 04, 2018

Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde Lead Texas Cops on Wild Chase

Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde Lead Texas Cops on Wild Chase

Watch a Florida couple learn the hard way that while you might be able to outrun the cops, you can't outrun a radio. Not even on a BMW.

By Sabrina Giacomini Sep 04, 2018

Local Genius Rides Bike Into Wet Concrete and Flees Scene

Local Genius Rides Bike Into Wet Concrete and Flees Scene

Wet concrete makes for a bad riding surface, a fact that one Michigan rider learned the hard way when they ran into a wet patch, crashed, then ran away.

By Jason Marker Aug 22, 2018

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