The truth is that many drivers tend to disregard the safety of motorcyclists. Maybe this is not intentional, but it happens. All vehicle drivers need to take steps to maintain safety for everyone around them, including motorcyclists. Here, we want to discuss 10 tips for safely sharing the road with motorcyclists in Texas. 1. Watch Blind Spots Every vehicle on the roadway has a blind spot, and this can be dangerous for motorcyclists. Drivers and vehicles should always check their…
If you have ever seen a motorcyclist traveling down the center dotted line between two lanes of traffic heading in the same direction, then you have seen lane splitting. This practice is legal in certain states across the country, and studies have even shown that there are benefits to lane splitting for motorcyclists. However, we need to look at what Texas law says about lane splitting, and all motorcyclists need to take the steps necessary to remain legal on state…
Every state across the country has laws regarding the use of motorcycle helmets. In some places, motorcycle helmets are required for every rider, regardless of age. However, that is not the case in Texas. In this state, only those under the age of 21 are required to wear a motorcycle helmet at all times. What the Law Says When we look at information directly from the Texas Department of Transportation, we can see that even though there is no universal…
A large explosion occurred at the Wichita Falls Vitro plant on Sunday afternoon. Nine people were injured in the Wichita Falls Vitro plant explosion. Eight were taken to area hospitals by ground ambulance, one victim was airlifted. The current status of eight of Wichita Falls Vitro plant explosion victims is not known. The individual who was airlifted is in critical condition at this time. The names of the victims have not yet been released to the public, pending notification of…
A Maryland boat explosion killed one offshore from Earleville. The explosion took place in the area of Veazey Neck. Witnesses said that the vessel suddenly went up in flames. Two people were onboard at the time of the Maryland boat explosion. One man on the boat was rescued and transported for medical assistance. The second man on the vessel was pronounced dead at the scene. As of this time, the cause of the explosion is not known. An investigation has…