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Saturday, October 31, 2015

Virginia Motorcycle Helmet Reform Meeting

January 17, 2016
We have recently received information which would indicate that there may soon be a realistic opportunity to achieve motorcycle helmet law reform in Virginia.  There will be a meeting to discuss this immediately after the Lobby Day prep session in Richmond on January 17, 2016.

As soon as we have more information concerning the specific time and place for the Sunday Lobby Day I will forward it to this group.  We looking forward to speaking with everyone concerning this issue of importance to all of us.  


 
Matt Danielson
McGrath & Danielson
The Motorcycle Law Group
1-800-321-8968
Motorcyclelawgroup.com

Operating Motorcycles on the Shoulder of the Highway in Virginia



My office has received numerous emails and telephone calls in recent weeks concerning a rumor spreading through the motorcycling community that it is now legal in Virginia to operate your motorcycle on the shoulder of the highway when traffic is heavy or stopped.  I am sending this email in order to correct this misunderstanding.  It is not legal to operate your motorcycle or any other motor vehicle (emergency responders excluded) on the shoulder of the highway in Virginia.

46.2-841(B) of the Code of Virginia reads as follows:

The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Except where driving on paved shoulders is permitted by lawfully placed signs, no such movement shall be made by driving on the shoulder of the highway or off the pavement or main traveled portion of the roadway.

There is no exception under Virginia law for motorcycles.  While I can certainly understand the argument in favor of allowing this for air cooled engines, it is still prohibited behavior in Virginia.

If you are interested in discussing a change to the law as it pertains to this issue or any other issues faced by motorcyclists, I would invite you to join us for the Virginia Motorcycle Legislative Roundtable on October 17, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia.  The Roundtable will start at1:00 pm at the Richmond Marriott West, which is located at 4240 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060.  The Legislative Roundtable is where Virginia Motorcyclists gather to discuss issues of importance to the motorcycling community, and to have input on the 2016 legislative agenda to be presented to the Virginia General Assembly by the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists.

If you are interested in attending, we would welcome you around the table.  If you are unable to attend but want to express your ideas, or if you have any questions concerning this year’s Virginia Motorcycle Legislative Roundtable, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Matt Danielson
McGrath & Danielson
The Motorcycle Law Group
1-800-321-8968
Motorcyclelawgroup.com

7 Things to Keep on Your Motorcycle

Nobody wants to be in an accident, but it’s an unfortunate reality for a lot of riders each year. While you can’t plan for the where and when, you can make sure you’re prepared should you ever find yourself in an accident.

One of the most common mistakes people make in an accident is not having the necessary information on hand, as well as the means to document details about the accident. There’s a lot going on and emotions are running high, so expecting to remember everything is a recipe for disaster. Here are seven things all riders should have on their bikes, in the event of an accident:
  1. A basic first aid kit
  2. Vehicle registration
  3. Emergency contacts – Helpful tip: label these “*EMERGENCY CONTACT” in your phone. Using * will make it easy to find at the top of your contacts list.
  4. Health and motorcycle insurance cards
  5. Allergy and medical information
  6. The name and number of a trusted attorney
  7. A phone or camera to take pictures of the accident 
Often a smartphone can help store most of this information, but in case it gets damaged in the accident, it doesn’t hurt to have all of this information on paper as a backup, as well a pen/pencil and paper to take notes.

Want to know more? Download our free Prepared Rider Kit, which has everything you and your family need to know about you and and your bike.

 









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