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California highways seem built to be cruised on. Imagine yourself cruising along the Pacific, breeze blowing, feeling like the coolest cat on the road… until a cop pulls you over or an accident occurs. The best way to avoid having an accident or any other type of incident interrupting your good time is to know California motorcycle laws and regulations. If you’re a newbie to the motorcycle game, you should definitely have a thorough understanding of the laws specific to those who ride motorcycles. In the case you do get into an accident, you should have an experienced motorcycle accident attorney on your side. We break down some of the important motorcycle laws and regulations in California so you know what to do.
The state of California requires a special motorcycle license in order to ride on the road. Some different types of licenses are detailed below:
Learn and remember the distinctions between these types of licenses so you ensure that you have the right kind of license for the type of motorized vehicle or motorcycle you want to operate!
Since motorcycles clearly don’t offer nearly the same degree of protection as a car, there are many regulations regarding helmets when riding a motorcycle. All motorcycle operators and passengers are required under the
California Vehicle Code to wear a DOT-approved helmet. You cannot alter the helmet to obstruct the safety features of the DOT-approved helmet.
All the rules that apply to automobiles also apply to motorcyclists, such as traveling according to the speed limit, stopping for stop signs and red lights, using turn signals, and avoiding dangerous aggressive driving behaviors. One specific law that only motorcyclists need to follow is specific under
California Vehicle Code 21658.1: Motorcyclists can “lane split,” meaning that they can drive between rows of vehicles in the same lane. This includes both undivided and divided streets. Although lane splitting isn’t legal in all states, it is in California.
The statute of limitations in the majority of personal injury lawsuits in the state of California is two years, starting from the date of injury. This is important to keep in mind if you file a claim for financial compensation following an accident. It’s essential to file all the paperwork and get the claim in order in a timely manner, since if you don’t do so you will end up losing the chance to get the compensation you are entitled to.
If you do get into a motorcycle accident, you should consult with a California motorcycle accident attorney about your next steps. Call the
Law Office of Ball & Yorke to schedule a consultation today.
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