The wind. The freedom. The excitement of being part of the environment rather than being in a metal and glass box passing through it. While a car is an extension of your house or your office, a motorcycle is an extension of you. But with that euphoric freedom comes risk. According to the most recent…
NATIONAL—A major British motorcycle manufacturer is facing a $2.9 million fine from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for failing to notify the NHTSA on time about a steering defect behind its September 2014 recall of more than 1,300 motorcycles. The NHTSA claims that the British manufacturer violated the Safety Act when it was…
TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Times reports that the number of bicyclist deaths in the city of Tampa are down so far this year as compared with this time last year. However, it is also being reported that the number of motorcyclist deaths are up as compared with this time last year. Motorcycle accidents can result…
NEW TAMPA – Bay News 9 reports that a 26 year-old Tampa man was killed when the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a vehicle that failed to yield to his right of way. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and died at the scene. Motorcycle accidents can result in serious bodily injury and…
STATEWIDE – Three of Florida’s major highways have been ranked as the most dangerous in the nation. Interstate 4, Interstate 75 (I-275) and Interstate 95 have all been singled out as three of the most dangerous roads in the nation. But why? One motorist put it this way, “Anybody who lives in this part of…
