Star Wars fanatics may remember the famous scene from Return of the Jedi, where two of the main characters speed through a forest-covered world on hovering motorcycles. The 1980s sci-fi movie may not be so farfetched, and in a few years’ time, U.S. combat troops could utilize hovering motorcycles to traverse difficult terrain. The Department… read more
A 28-year-old economics graduate of Colorado State University has become an inspiration for individuals with spinal cord injuries after invention a new suspension system for wheelchairs. The graduate suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a 2004 snowboarding accident, which left him a C4 quadriplegic. An individual with a C4 spinal cord injury can retain… read more
A man on a mission to spread awareness of motorcycle safety has started a nationwide journey. This summer, the rider with 20 years of experience on motorcycles will traverse all 50 states to share his message. Throughout his journey, he will visit state capitals, vehicle departments, lawmakers and transportation department administrators to discuss how they… read more
Police officers in Colorado arrested numerous motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Data from the Colorado Department of Transportation shows law enforcement in Colorado Springs made 18 DUI arrests, nine of which were on the 4th of July. The increased DUI enforcement was part… read more
Law Tigers recently attended and sponsored Tejon Street Bike Fest in Colorado Springs, an event that celebrated current and historical motorcycle culture. The event, hosted along Tejon Street, included a tattoo competition, poker run, motorcycle show and other contests. A vendor show displayed leather jackets and other collectables popular in motorcycle culture. Bad weather could… read more
Samsung is developing a new type of semi-truck that could significantly improve the safety of other motorists. A Russian design firm created the technology, naming it the Transparentius concept, before Samsung started development. The new concept could give motorists driving behind trucks a clear-eyed view of what is going on in front of slow moving… read more
Extreme sports enthusiasts have made use of wearable cameras that can capture moments of triumph or moments of terror. Devices such as the GoPro are worn to provide video footage of stunts, races and other activities, but they can also capture terrifying accidents. For example, a Los Angeles motorcyclist recently captured video footage a brutal… read more
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) has criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for failing to protect consumers from deadly auto defects. Among the auto defects mentioned by the DoT are faulty General Motors (GM) ignition switches, which have killed an estimated 119 people and injured another 243. One of the NHTSA’s chief… read more
A student at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, has developed a motorcycle that can collect sun and wind power as a source of fuel. The student claims to be inspired by a vision of fossil fuel scarcity he had while riding through the Highlands of Scotland in 2013. According to the student, the thought crossed… read more
A Brighton police officer recently comforted a 2-year-old girl who had survived a devastating rollover accident. After being involved in a rollover accident with her mother, three siblings and father, one of the police officers who had arrived on the scene picked up the 2-year-old and began to sing the famous lullaby “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little… read more
