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Officer, Teen Driver Collide in Manchester Motorcycle Accident

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 […]

Should the United States Ban High-Performance Motorcycles?

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 […]

Older Motorcycle Riders Are Increasing Motorcycle Death and Injury Rates

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 […]

New Hampshire Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise

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 […]

Summer NH Motorcyclist Riding Guidelines

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 […]