Help make melbourne roads less dangerous
Before hiking a leg over a motorcycle, riders should be aware of safety regulations required by the State of Florida, as well as specific paperwork that must be filed. These include:
- possessing a driver’s license or a motorcycle license valid in Florida
- passing the Class E operator’s driver license knowledge test
- completing basic Rider Course in the Florida Rider Training Program
- obtaining self-Insurance Certificate or motorcycle insurance
Dangers of riding drunk
In 2014, 30 percent of motorcyclists who died from fatal crashes were drunk. In the latest numbers (from 2011), for Florida drivers overall, there were 33,625 DUI convictions. A first DUI (.08 or higher) includes a $250 to $500 fine, 50 hours of community service, less than a year of probation, 12 hours of DUI school and potential imprisonment up to six months). Drivers under 21 will automatically have their Florida drivers license suspended for a BAL of .02 or higher. Florida motorcyclists convicted of a second DUI will have to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program and will have to utilize this breathalyzer in order to get their bikes to start up. If the interlock test fails, the motorcycle won’t start for a few minutes. If they fail a second time, the wait time is even longer. Some drivers may be required to do a rolling re-test, but they will have the opportunity to pull over instead of the engine completely stopping.Avoid aggressive driving
Similar to non-motorized bicycles, it is easy to get comfortable speeding through lanes of traffic – if the motorcycle can fit. The same goes for squeezing into illegal parking spots or riding too close to the lane next to a car or truck. Of course some of that aggression is warranted, such as from cars who leave doors open, which could be potentially fatal if the motorcyclist does not have enough time to get around the open door or brake in time. Other times, it can be as simple as driving way past the speed limit on I-95 or a reckless turn on the Florida Turnpike, which could lead to greater risks of traffic accidents, personal injury accidents, property damage or slips in bad weather. Obeying traffic laws can greatly lower the chances of accidents. Always seek the consult of a Melbourne motorcycle accident lawyer immediately after your crash. Our Office Hours
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