There is little doubt as to the popularity of motorcycles. Given the freedom these enthusiasts attain, it’s easy to see why. From loving the feel of the wind in one’s face to the relatively inexpensive operating costs, motorcycles will likely always hold an appeal for some.
So-called “novelty helmets” are increasingly popular among California motorcyclists. Novelty helmets are motorcycle helmets that do not meet federal Department of Transportation safety standards. These helmets are typically cheaper than DOT-certified helmets and come in variety of fun designs and colors.
We recently asked three San Francisco residents about how they feel about motorcycles in the city. “There’s no protection for the person or the person driving,” one resident said, who added that blind spots are a huge problem, especially on highways. “I can’t see a motorcycle coming even if I look over my shoulder. It’s …
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There is a seasonal spike in motorcycle accident deaths around the country during the summer. Several young California men were killed in June in motorcycle accidents across the state. One of the accidents involved an off-duty police officer in San Bernardino County. KTLA-5 reports that 26-year-old officer Thomas Chamberlin was killed on June 11th in …
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A co-host of the popular HGTV show “Curb Appeal” was declared dead after being involved in a San Francisco motorcycle accident. Fox News reports that 38-year-old Bill Beckwith was killed when his motorcycle was hit by a car in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The host’s death may draw attention to the dangers that motorcyclists across the …
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San Francisco Chronicle Thursday, May 8, 2003 On the street and not enforcing the law that prohibits “responsible” motorcycle parking on sidewalks. “And most of all” the Bill of Rights concludes, “we have the right to keep smiling, to keep the rubber side down, and keep on step ahead of the congestion that we help …
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California motorcycle clubs are raising money for the family of a girl who was killed in a San Bernardino County motorcycle accident.
Several media outlets are reporting that a San Francisco firefighter may lose his job for causing a drunk driving accident. Sources tell the San Francisco Chronicle that San Francisco Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White recommended firing the firefighter to the Fire Commission despite the ongoing police investigation.
A decorated San Francisco firefighter has been arrested after a San Francisco motorcycle accident. The 23-year veteran firefighter was responding to an emergency call near 5th and Howard Streets when he ran into a motorcycle while turning his fire truck. ABC San Francisco reports that the motorcyclist suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Several media …
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Unsafe Driving Behaviors Have Caused an Increase in Motorcyclist Fatalities SAN FRANCISCO, CA To commemorate “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month,” San Francisco’s Dolan Law Firm would like to remind all Bay Area car drivers to “share the road” with motorcyclists. Motorcycle accidents and deaths can be prevented only if all motorists make a commitment to be …
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