Contrary to what many people believe, motorcyclists have just as much right to be on the road than any other vehicle. Unfortunately, car and truck drivers don’t always see eye to eye with motorcyclists. Whether it is a territorial feeling or having a larger vehicle that makes a driver feel superior, the safety of a …
Definition of a Motorycle
We sincerely hope that the D.O.T. approved helmets are not only protecting your head, but possibly also providing some protection from the 2014 Georgia Pollenpocalypse. So far, in our education series on Georgia motorcycle laws, we have discussed the appropriate helmets and other clothing and Georgia’s law regarding passengers on motorcycles. Today, we shift focus …
Motorcycle Passenger Law
With temperatures purportedly reaching the upper-70s this week, it seemed like the perfect time to pick up where we left off in our last discussion about motorcycles. As promised, we’re back to discuss Georgia’s laws regarding passengers on motorcycles. The governing statute for motorcycle passengers is O.C.G.A. § 40-6-311(a), which states: A person operating a …
