New Hampshire is one of three states that do not require motorcyclists to wear helmets. But just because you aren’t required to wear a helmet doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. According to NHTSA 2020 statistics, 64 percent of New Hampshire motorcyclists who died from injuries sustained in a crash weren’t wearing helmets. Although numerous factors account for […]
Category Archives: Motorcycle Safety Gear
The New Hampshire Patriot Guard Riders 6th annual event is happening on May 18th. It is a charity ride for NH veterans and first responders. Registration opens at 8:00 AM at the Heritage Harley-Davidson center in Concord. To ride, it is $25, and to be a passenger, it is $15. There will be food and prizes and […]
Enjoying the “freedom of the road” on a motorcycle, unfortunately, does not come “free.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 27 times as likely to be killed in a motorcycle or vehicle crash than car passengers. And even if you aren’t a motorcycle rider or you are one but have never been involved in a […]
Spring has finally arrived in New Hampshire, which means motorcycle season is quickly approaching. Before you hit the road, it’s important to make sure that your motorcycle is in a safe operating condition. Motorcycles that are properly maintained are less likely to be involved in accidents. Be sure to check the following equipment on your […]
According to news reports from Augusta, Maine, two motorcyclists were killed Sunday afternoon while participating in a charitable ride for children’s toy donations. It was a major crash that resulted in the closure of the two northbound lanes of Interstate 95. According to the police, Jamie Gross, 58, of Belmont, died at the crash. Aaron White-Sevigny, […]
After the motorcycle itself and your helmet, choosing a motorcycle jacket is probably the most important consideration when preparing for safe riding. A jacket provides important protection in a crash, especially if you are sent skidding across the pavement. Without a strong protective barrier between your skin and the rough concrete, serious motorcycle accident injuries […]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for ensuring that a wide range of products, including motorcycle helmets, meet or exceed minimum federal safety standards. A CPSC-approved motorcycle helmet has been examined thoroughly to ensure it will provide certain minimum safety protection in a crash. If you’re looking for a new or replacement […]