A Manchester teenager rear-ended a police officer on a motorcycle recently, according to an article in the Union-Leader. The officer was preparing to make a right-hand turn when he was struck from behind by the eighteen-year-old driver at the intersection of Hazelton Avenue and Faith Lane. The teenage driver was not under the influence of alcohol […]
A recent article about a proposed ban on so-called “high-risk motorcycles†in Quebec raises interesting questions about whether the United States would ever follow suit. Apparently, Quebec is looking to follow a French system which classifies motorcycles in seven tiers, taking age and experience into account. The proposed switch in system is supported by motorcycle accident statistics that show […]
Thousands of auto accidents occur in the United States each year. While many of these leave only dents and dings, others may result in serious injury to people and property. If you are in an auto accident in New Hampshire, you may want to follow these simple steps: If you can safely do so, pull over […]
Perhaps you or a family member has been charged with a driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) in New Hampshire. You then face the difficult task of choosing a New Hampshire DUI attorney, and you will probably want to make a decision fairly quickly. There are many factors which should be […]
The number of older motorcycle riders is increasing the motorcycle fatality and injury rates, according to a recently released study reported in ScienceDaily.com. Researchers studied the records of over 60,000 motorcyclists involved in crashes between 1996 and 2005. The researchers found that between 1996 and 2005, the average age of motorcyclists involved in crashes increased from […]
A man from Gilford fell off his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on July 20, according to an article on UnionLeader.com. The man was riding on his ATV during the day and was rescued after his family members reported him missing when he was six hours late coming home. He was discovered on Whiteface Mountain, about 1,500 feet […]
Located in Rockingham County, the town of Derry is the fourth most populous community in New Hampshire with an estimated population of 34,021. Sometimes referred to by its nickname, “Space-town”, Derry is the birthplace of the first U.S. astronaut in space, Alan Shepard. The town of Derry has a population density of 950.7 people per […]
Penalties for a DWI in New Hampshire can vary widely depending on the level of intoxication, whether it’s a first or subsequent offense, in addition to other factors. Several DUI penalties depend on the level of intoxication, determined by the level of alcohol in the blood. For example, in New Hampshire, anyone with a blood alcohol concentration […]
A 61-year-old Sandown man is in good condition after a serious New Hampshire motorcycle accident earlier this month. According to a report, the accident occurred one week after a motorcycle accident on the same road in which a drunk driver hit a motorcyclist riding in a charity event. The victim wrecked his motorcycle on Route […]
If you are like most conscientious motorcyclists in New Hampshire, then you are constantly concerned with how to remain safe while enjoying the open road. In our previous blog post, we discussed some important safety tips to help prevent NH motorcycle accidents. Here are three more suggestions that should provide you with more ways to stay […]