As the snow begins to melt and our Virginia roads start to clear up, it’s a great time to think about taking your motorcycle out for the first spin of the year. Whenever you do decide to make the maiden journey, remember these motorcycle riding safety tips, courtesy of the Virginia DMV, to make sure …
Prince William Police Officer, Chris Yung, Killed In Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle police officer was killed in Prince William County on Monday afternoon after being struck by a minivan as the officer drove through a green light with his siren and lights flashing, reports The Washington Post. Chris Yung, 35, a member of the Prince William County police department and former Marine, was traveling south …
Government Issues Safety Warning Against Defective Motorcycle Helmets
Washington – June 14 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently urged motorcyclists who own the 5X5 brand, SA-08 model motorcycle helmet to discontinue using it. According to official reports by KTVN.com, the helmet failed to meet federal safety standards, leading the government to issue a request for recall. Officials said that Tank …
Bike Specialists Speak Safety During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Tennessee and Virginia, as more bikers are on the road during the warmer summer months. During this month, road safety specialists encourage both motorists and motorcyclists to be safe and aware of each other on the road, reports tricities.com. John Milliken, program coordinator for the Tennessee …
Navy Urges Virginia Motorcyclists to Drive Safely Amidst Rising Deaths
With increasing motorcycle crashes in the United States, the Navy strongly encourages motorcyclists to exhibit safety on the road. According to reports by WAVY.com, motorcycle crash death rates have increased dramatically in the past twenty years. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles found that motorcycle crashes increased by 15 percent in 2011, with 90 deaths …
The Misunderstood Uninsured Motor Vehicle Coverage
As you may know, in the state of Virginia it is legal to drive without insurance. In the case of an uninsured driver, the Virginia Uninsured Motor Vehicle (UMV) law allows the motor vehicle owner to register it as uninsured and then drive it on the roads along with all others. If a vehicle is …