For a Safe Trip, Get in the Know Before You Go
Many motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy taking their bikes on vacation with them. Road trips on motorcycles can be exciting and memorable experiences. Whether you are planning a cross-country trip, an excursion to a motorcycle rally a few states away, or a weekend camping trip in the next state, there are a few things that you can do to make your trip as safe and trouble-free as possible.
Since state laws regarding motorcycles vary, it is essential that you learn the laws of each state that you will be riding through before you hit the road. While wearing a helmet is always a good idea, you may not be accustomed to wearing one if you usually ride in a state where helmet use is not required. In fact, you may not even own a helmet at all, so you may need to get one before your trip and find a place to stow it on your bike if your route will take you through a state where you’ll need it. You may be surprised by what you can learn from reading the riding rules for each state, since they can cover a wide variety of items from protective eyewear to handlebar height, and anything and everything in between. Speed limits are posted on the roadways, but it is a good idea to be aware of them before you are on the road so that you can know what to expect. If you will be riding through major cities, look for information about traffic so that you can plan meal and rest stops so as to avoid periods of peak congestion.
Whether you like to book your lodging in advance or you are more of a fly by the seat of your pants type of person, it is important to have at least a general idea of where you may want to stop and stay. Prices for accommodations can vary greatly, and you don’t want to get into a situation where it is late, you are tired, and there is either no lodging for many miles or there is lodging available which is outside of your budget. Speaking of budgets, it is a good idea to have at least a rough estimate of what you plan to spend on your trip, so that you can make sure that you have plenty of funds to get to where you are going and back again. Before you leave for your motorcycle trip, give your bike a thorough inspection to make sure that everything is in good working order.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, whether you were riding locally or while you were passing through while you were out on an adventure, it is essential that you get help from a Memphis Motorcycle Accident attorney right away. The experienced Memphis Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Bailey & Greer, PLLC would like to hear about your case. We can answer your questions and explain your options. Once you decide how you will proceed with your motorcycle accident case, our attorneys will dedicate their energy to pursuing the results that you deserve. To learn more, call us at 901-680-9777 to schedule a time to discuss your case. At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we are small enough to care, big enough to fight, and experienced enough to win.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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