Do you live in an area of Colorado or Wyoming with poor street lighting? If so, you may want to pay close attention to this blog. A new report released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has discovered headlights on many cars sold in the US perform poorly. Out of all 30 midsized… read more
The engines roared into Texas a few weeks ago as the only US stop on the MotoGP calendar brought motorcycle racing back to Circuit of the Americas for another action packed weekend. It was a racing weekend to remember, not only for the on track action, but for the back room deals being struck. Welcome… read more
In 1954, Robert F. Borkenstein invented the breathalyzer, one of the most common law enforcement tools for determining the blood alcohol content of people driving under the influence. Six decades later, New York is considering using a similar tool to solve another major transportation safety issue – distracted driving. New York legislators have introduced a… read more
Have you ever seen The Long Way Round? Two men—famous actor Ewan McGregor and travel writer Charley Boorman—embark on a 20,000-mile journey around the world on a couple of BMW adventure bikes. The journey was harrowing and inspiring, and after watching it, a New York Times bestselling author couldn’t resist having a similar walkabout through… read more
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time when we should discuss how mobile phone use, eating, talking and grooming behind the wheel can cause serious accidents. It is also a good time to discuss misconceptions and myths about distracted driving. If you believe hands-free devices are safe to use while driving, you should stick… read more
The residents of Yarmouth, Massachusetts are scratching their heads as a new city article comes up to vote at their spring town meeting. A gentleman wants the city to require motorcycle exhaust screenings before any large rides can go through the town, but that’s only half of the man’s argument. As it turns out, this… read more
Stores have a responsibility to the public to make sure their businesses are free of hazards. Hazards can include wet floors, loose wiring, poor construction, improperly stocked shelves and other safety issues. When customers are harmed by hazards while shopping, they have every right to seek justice against the negligent businesses that are responsible for… read more
He had stopped his motorcycle for just a moment when he was grabbed from behind and thrown from his bike. The 26-year-old didn’t know what was going on or why he was being attacked, but he did know one thing. Someone was picking up his motorcycle and getting ready to ride off, and this would… read more
Do you own a business that regularly serves alcohol? As many business owners are aware, Colorado law prohibits serving alcohol to intoxicated or underage patrons. In many cases, owners and managers must depend on staff to understand and abide by these laws. It is important that business owners ensure their staff knows when to stop… read more
It was March 7th, the riding season had just begun, and a couple from Grand Junction were enjoying their ride among the hills of North Dakota when disaster struck. The wife and mother of two crashed and suffered 12 broken ribs and a brain injury that left her in a coma. She was rushed to… read more
