Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Licensing and Endorsement Unless you have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver’s license, you cannot legally ride a motorcycle on public roads in Oregon. Oregon does not offer a stand-alone motorcycle license. Instead, the motorcycle endorsement is attached to your existing Class C license. There are two ways to obtain the motorcycle endorsement. Path […]

Why Must I Carry Motorcycle Insurance in Oregon? In accordance with Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 806.010, Oregon requires that all drivers maintain insurance on their vehicles prior to operating such vehicles on public highways. All motorcycles, mopeds, and autocycles fall under this statute.  One important note: Oregon considers a motorcycle to be a vehicle with […]

Key Takeaways Motorcyclists face a significantly higher fatality rate, being 28 times more likely to die per vehicle mile traveled than car occupants, underscoring the need for enhanced safety measures. Injury severity is greater for motorcyclists, with them being five times more likely to sustain severe injuries compared to car occupants, particularly relating to traumatic […]

Key Takeaways Oregon generally requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear compliant helmets (ORS 814.269, ORS 814.275). There are some exemptions are addressed separately in ORS 814.290.  Wearing a helmet significantly reduces the risk of severe head injuries and fatalities in motorcycle accidents, with studies showing up to a 73% decrease in fatality rates. Non-compliance […]

Key Takeaways A hit-and-run in Oregon occurs when a driver leaves the accident scene without providing necessary information or assistance to injured parties, leading to potential legal consequences. Criminal penalties for hit-and-run accidents vary by severity, with misdemeanors for property damage and felonies for incidents resulting in injury or death, leading to fines and imprisonment. […]

Key Takeaways In Oregon, driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) is defined as operating a vehicle while impaired by substances, with a strict BAC limit of 0.08%, leading to significant legal consequences. A first DUII arrest or conviction can lead to several consequences, including criminal penalties, possible diversion eligibility, license suspensions, treatment requirements, and […]

Key Takeaways Lane splitting is currently illegal in Oregon, with motorcyclists prohibited from passing between moving vehicles on multi-lane highways. Proposed legislation, Senate Bill 422, seeks to legalize lane splitting under specific conditions, highlighting ongoing debates about traffic management and safety. While safety concerns exist, studies suggest that lane splitting may reduce the risk of […]

Florida Motorcycle Requirements Florida law requires motorcycles and their riders to meet specific requirements for safety gear to reduce severe injuries and deaths from accidents. Failing to comply with the law usually will not affect your liability or compensation claim, but the police may pull you over and write you a ticket. Helmets Head injuries […]