Recently, the Houston City Council voted unanimously to implement a citywide curfew on electric scooters and other micromobility devices. Under the new ordinance, the operation or rental of e-scooters, hoverboards, electric skateboards, roller skates, and even all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) within...
Laws for Electric Scooters in Texas
In Texas, electric scooters provide a fun, convenient way of commuting short distances in busy neighborhoods like The Woodlands. However, it’s important to brush up on the state’s laws regarding e-scooters so you can respect others and reduce your risk...
Common Places for Motorcycle Accidents in Houston
Every major city has them: certain intersections or high-traffic areas where accidents are common. Motorcyclists need to be acutely aware of these crash hotspots because they are at a higher risk of being in a fatal traffic collision. The latest...
Motorcycle Passenger Rights After an Accident in Texas
A total of 562 motorcyclists died, and 2,422 people were injured in motorcycle accidents in Texas in 2022, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Some of these injuries and fatalities were the motorcyclists, while others were passengers. The...
How To Be a Safe Driver for Motorcyclists
Most drivers do not intend to create hazardous situations for motorcyclists in Houston, TX. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents occur at a relatively high rate, as indicated by the Insurance Information Institute. Understanding why motorcycle accidents in Houston happen and taking active...
Common Injuries After a Houston Motorcycle Accident
Riding a motorcycle is much riskier than driving a car in Houston, TX. Based on the miles traveled, motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die in a crash than motorists in passenger vehicles. They are also four times more...
Motorcycle Parking Laws in Texas
Texas, as the second largest state in the country, offers miles and miles of road for motorcycle riders to enjoy. It is estimated that there are over 400,000 registered motorcycles in the state. Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating. With...
Motorcycle Roadway Hazards
Every day, Texas roadways carry residents and visitors across our great state. In fact, Texas has more than 683,000 miles of roadways, with more being built each day. As you are reading this article, there is a high chance you’ve...
The Most Common Motorcycle Crash Injuries
It is no secret that motorcycles carry an elevated risk of crashes and injuries. Because motorcycles are not equipped with the same safety features as passenger vehicles, some of these injuries may be more severe than those that might occur...
Common Road Dangers for Motorcyclists in Houston, TX
Motorcyclists face many road dangers. Because of the balance required to operate a motorcycle, surface conditions often play a role in motorcycle accidents in Houston. But the greatest risks to motorcyclists come from traffic and other drivers on the roads....
Why All Motorcycle Riders Should Wear a Helmet Camera
Helmet cameras have become an increasingly popular choice for motorcyclists. Yet despite their availability and convenience, they’re still not considered a staple for biking safety. Some bikers may feel that wearing a helmet is an unnecessary hassle. Others might view...
Motorcycle Accidents vs. Car Accidents: How Are They Different?
Motorcycle accidents differ from car accidents in significant ways. Motorcycle accidents cause more injuries and deaths than car accidents. Unfortunately, the injuries that they cause also tend to be more serious. In this short guide, we’ll take a look at...
7 Common Motorcycle Crashes and How to Avoid Them
For riders, there’s nothing better than the traveling trifecta: an open road, wind on the face, and freedom. Riding a motorcycle is a great way for enthusiasts to build new friendships, reduce stress, and clear the mind. In fact, studies...
Laws on the Road: What’s the Smallest Street-Legal Motorcycle?
Motorcycles come in a fairly wide range of shapes and sizes. In some cases, a vehicle that you might regard as a motorcycle might nevertheless be too small to be considered street legal. Even if you can take it on...
Facts About Road Rash
Road rash is a physical injury that is all too familiar to those who ride motorcycles. The injury is not exclusive to motorcycles, as it can affect bicyclists and even those in other motor vehicles which are ejected during a...
Man and Woman Die After Being Thrown Off SH 99 Overpass in Motorcycle Crash
According to Harris County sheriff’s deputies, a man and a woman died in a motorcycle crash in northwest Harris County on August 21, 2020. On Friday morning, around 1:00, a man and a woman were riding a motorcycle heading east...
Hit-and-Run Scooter Accident in Houston Leaves One Dead
Not one, but two vehicles fled the scene after striking a young male riding a scooter through a Houston intersection. On Sunday morning, around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a crash at the 2600 block of Chimney Rock Road, near...
Houston Man Among 3 Dead, 9 Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Texas Hill Country
In a tragic motorcycle accident on July 18, 2020, three members of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club lost their lives. The crash occurred in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville. The three members who died were Jerry...