In 2015, the Georgia legislature passed the “Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act” bill, but Georgia’s then Governor Nathan Deal vetoed the Bill. This Bill, which is commonly referred to in other states as the “Dead Red Law,” permits bicyclists and motorcycle riders to carefully ride through a red traffic signal. In pertinent parts, the exact language …
Safety Tips from Atlanta Bike Accident Lawyers
When thinking of riding a bike, many of us associate it with fun, family and or exercise. While the extra-curricular activity is all of these, the laws centered on biking are often ignored or unknown to the general population. Therefore, with a little help from the Georgia biking rights and rules, we thought a quick …
May Is National Bike Safety Month
Bicycling is a fun, healthy and an environmentally friendly way to spend time outside. The city of Atlanta is one of many cities across the country that has seen an increase in cyclists. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared May as National Bicycle Awareness Month. The increase of bicyclists both locally and …
May is Bicycle Safety Month
Before the summer heat sets in and the crack of baseball bats can be heard around the neighborhood, the month of May has been dedicated to bicycle safety. Many of us participate in the leisurely activity of biking with our family or wake up in the early morning hours to pedal-out for exercise. Whatever the …
Motorcycle Helmet Law
Spring has sprung! And, motorcyclists everywhere are donning their motorcycle gear and they’re ready to R-I-D-E! Many of our readers are experienced riders, while some of you may be new to this adrenaline-fueled activity. Regardless of whether you are old enough to remember “Easy Rider”, or barely old enough to remember “Wild Hogs,” it is …
Risk Factors Related to Bicycle Accidents
The majority of people ride bicycles for health/exercise reasons and recreation rather than out of necessity as a means of transportation. You should be aware of bicycle accident risks and, if involved in a bicycle accident, consult an attorney who can help protect your rights. According to BikeSafe, the most common bike accident scenes for …