Excessive Force and Motorcyclists

Excessive Force and Motorcyclists

“Without a doubt, the most controversial issue in American policing is the use of force by police officers. On too many occasions, we have seen newspaper headlines reporting that an individual has been brutalized or, worse yet, killed by the police. The...
Maryland Anti-Motorcycle Profiling Legislation Likely To Pass

Maryland Anti-Motorcycle Profiling Legislation Likely To Pass

Maryland is poised to become the 2nd state in America to pass legislation addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling. In 2015, anti-motorcycle profiling legislation passed the Maryland Senate unanimously but unfortunately ran out of time. This year, SB 233/HB 0785...
Motorcycle Profiling Defined: Understand Your Rights

Motorcycle Profiling Defined: Understand Your Rights

It is important to understand the legal definition of motorcycle profiling because it happens every day to rider across the nation. There are an estimated 10 million registered motorcyclists in America representing all walks of life. They include doctors, lawyers,...
Ride Away Safely from Road Rage

Ride Away Safely from Road Rage

The past few months have seen an increase in road rage between motorcyclists and motorists and, too frequently, these are ending with severe injuries or fatalities. Riders are beginning to utilize cameras such as GoPro’s when they are on their bikes and they are now...

Lane Splitting In California: Do’s and Don’ts!

Drivers on California highways often find themselves momentarily sharing a lane with a motorcyclist who is “lane splitting”. California is the only state in the nation in which lane splitting, is legal. Other terms for the practice include white-lining, filtering, or...