Northern California Motorcycle Collision Lawyers
Motorcycle Rights Law
Motorcyclists enjoy the freedom and excitement of one of the country's most liberating forms of transportation. But unfortunately, motorcycles and riders are often stereotyped, misunderstood and placed in danger by drivers who don't know how to share the road. Responsible motorcycle operators are able to operate a sophisticated piece of machinery with ease and skill. Unfortunately, that finesse isn't appreciated by all drivers. And motorcyclists face challenges and obstacles from the law and in court.
"Motorcycle rights law" is a term given to laws that affect motorcyclists' ownership and operation of their bikes. These laws affect the way riders operate their bikes, the kinds of punishments doled out to drivers who hurt bikers in motor vehicle-motorcycle collisions, and regulations on things like noise, public land use, helmet use, and access to motorcycles.
One area of law that's closely watched by bikers is the area of mandatory biker education. Motorcycle rights activists are concerned about increasing rules on who may or may not operate a motorcycle and worry that strict motorcycle education requirements might make riding a motorcycle more expensive and less accessible to the general public.
In addition, many motorcycle rights activists believe that state laws mandating helmet use for all motorcyclists should be overturned to include only minor riders. The mandatory helmet issue is of great controversy in courts and in the biker community, and has impacts on insurance requirements, municipal ordinances, and the public image of bikers, to name a few.
One of the most important sets of laws that affect motorcyclists concerns motor vehicles who crash into bikes. Unfortunately, many drivers are unprepared to share the road with bikers and their ignorance -- in addition to common mistakes such as distracted or fatigued driving -- can be fatal to bikers who are killed when their bike collides with a motor vehicle.
Motorcycle rights lawyers can help collect financial damages on behalf of bikers who are injured or sustain financial or other damage from a car-on-bike collision. Van Der Walde & Associates are dedicated to bikers who sustain personal injuries on the road. Could you have a motorcycle rights case? Contact Van Der Walde & Associates today for more information about filing your motorcycle rights lawsuit.
