President Donald Trump sits in the driver’s seat of a semi-truck as he welcomes truckers and CEO’s to the White House, Thursday, March 23, 2017, to discuss healthcare. (Official White House Photo by Benjamin Applebaum) Federal trucking regulations were established to help keep the country’s roadways safe for truck drivers and the other drivers, … [Read more...]
Is Legal Pot Use Leading to More Car Accidents?
Early research shows that car accident rates may be higher in states that have legalized medical and recreational marijuana. The research, however, may be skewed because THC, the intoxicating ingredient in marijuana, stays in the system for a long period of time. Therefore, someone driving a car involved in an accident may test positive for the … [Read more...]
Colorado Motorcycle Laws and Safety Tips
Sometimes the best way to travel is when you are out in the open air. This is one of the many reasons riding a motorcycle is such fun, but it is also important to know the laws of riding, and to stay safe. This blog post is intended to inform you of Colorado’s motorcycle laws, and to provide you with some general safety tips. Colorado Motorcycle … [Read more...]
Tennessee Motorcycle Laws
Summer is the perfect time to go for a motorcycle ride. However, before you hit the road, it is important to know state motorcycle laws and to stay safe while you ride. The following article is intended to inform you about the different motorcycle laws in Tennessee, and to provide some general safety tips. What are the Laws Regarding Motorcycles … [Read more...]
Nevada Motorcycle Laws
In Nevada, it is almost always a great time to hit the road for a motorcycle trip. Although, if you’re planning on going out for vacation motorcycle get-away, you should be mindful state laws and safety procedures. The following article is intended to inform you of Nevada motorcycle laws and provide some common motorcycle safety tips. Nevada … [Read more...]
Texas Motorcycle Laws And General Safety Tips
Texas Motorcycle Laws and Regulations Motorcycles are subject to annual inspections in which it is required for them to have: A steering device A braking system Tires An exhaust system A Wheel Assembly A horn At least one side mirror At least one headlamp At least one tail light At least one brake light A … [Read more...]
New Mexico Motorcycle Laws And Safety Tips
This summer you may be planning on a trip or otherwise cruising around on a motorcycle. Given that summer is the best time for riding, hitting the road sounds like a good time for riders. However, as with all activities, safety and legal responsibility should always be high priority concerns for everyone. So, this article will list the New Mexico … [Read more...]
Road Rash from Motorcycle Accident
When a motorcyclist is in a motorcycle accident and has any of his or her skin exposed, this exposed skin—and sometimes, even covered skin—is at risk of incurring a road rash injury. Caused by the surface of the skin being scraped or dragged along a hard surface, such as asphalt, road rash can be painful […] … [Read more...]
