The Colorado Law Tigers are sponsoring Hawgfest this Sunday, July 19, a motorcycle event with racing, stunts and other competitions. At the event, riders can participate in a slow race, where the goal is to beat your opponent by going as slow as possible without the motorcycle falling over. The event will also host a burnout competition, where… read more
The Assistant Secretary for the Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration recently gave an interview to National Journal on his love for riding motorcycles, giving insight into how top transportation policy planners view motorcycle safety. The interview starts with the assistant secretary recalling a moment from his childhood when he was riding in… read more
Mountain Metropolitan Transit recently held Bike to Work Day to celebrate the rising popularity of using cycling as a mode of transportation. Held on June 24th, Bike to Work Day encouraged cyclists to leave the car keys at home. During this event, an inattentive driver hit a Colorado Springs police officer who had been taking… read more
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
