It can be great fun to drive a motorcycle, as there are few better feelings than hitting the open road. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders face a variety of unique risks every time they jump on their bikes.
The risks you face as a motorcycle rider
DUI arrests down; are drunk-driving accidents down, too?
Studies released a few months ago showed that arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in California had fallen sharply in the state's biggest cities, perhaps because of the growth of services such as Lyft and Uber.
Boy killed, mother loses baby in Los Angeles accident
Tragedy recently struck a Southern California family when a crash on the southbound 110 freeway in Los Angeles killed a 3-year-old boy and his unborn sibling.
Are you concerned about a pedestrian-auto accident?
As a pedestrian, you should have concerns about being part of an accident with a motor vehicle. If you don't, you may talk yourself into believing that you are 100 percent safe at all times.
The dangers of negligently maintained trucks on California roads
We keep our cars in tiptop shape for a lot of reasons. To ensure we won't break down on your way to work. To maintain its value. Because we just like driving a great car.
Mom, daughter hurt in motorized scooter crash on boardwalk
A man whose ex-wife and 11-year-old daughter were seriously injured in a motorized scooter crash while on a Southern California getaway said had one area city council banned the vehicles, the accident never would have occurred.
Rate of fatal motorcycle crashes drops in California
Motorcycle safety starts with the bikers, but other drivers also are responsible for keeping the roads safe for them. Law enforcement officers also play a role by making sure they keep a watchful eye for violations that can lead to crashes.
