San Bernardino Motorcycle Traffic Laws

San Bernardino County attracts motorcycle riders who enjoy the scenic roads and varied terrain of the Inland Empire. Unfortunately, you are never immune to accidents, and negligent drivers will sometimes try to deny responsibility for bike crashes.

The award-winning motorcycle accident lawyers at Valero Law Group understand that your strongest defense against negligent drivers is to understand and follow all San Bernardino motorcycle traffic laws when you are riding the Rim of the World, the Big Bear or Idyllwild routes, or any other place in south-central California. Call any time to speak with one of Valero Law Group’s accident and injury attorneys if you have sustained motorcycle crash injuries.

What Are the Motorcycle Laws of the Road?

California is the only state that allows lane splitting. Under this law, a rider who is stuck in traffic can ride between slow-moving vehicles under safe conditions.

The California Highway Patrol has published a list of lane-splitting safety tips for riders to follow:

• Consider the volume and flow of traffic, weather, environmental conditions, lighting, and time of day before lane splitting
• Maintain a safe speed that allows quick stopping or maneuvering if conditions change
• Avoid large vehicles with drivers who may not see motorcycles
• Be aware of car blind spots
• Do not ride on road shoulders, which is illegal

San Bernardino riders who suffer injuries in a bike crash, regardless of how closely they were following traffic safety laws, should first attend to their injuries and then call Valero Law Group for an evaluation of how they can recover damages from a careless driver.

How Can Motorcyclists Guard Against Losses From Accidents?

Savvy San Bernardino accident lawyers often emphasize two aspects of California accident and injury law that supplement the state’s motorcycle traffic laws.

First, riders have two years from the date of a motorcycle crash to file a lawsuit against the negligent drivers who caused it. The best practice is for riders to retain a knowledgeable personal injury attorney as soon as possible after a crash.

Second, riders can recover damages even if they were partially at fault for causing the accident, but their damage award will be reduced in proportion to their fault.

In all cases, the facts about a motorcycle crash will establish whether the rider was partially at fault for causing it. Those facts can include:

• Accident reports
• Eyewitness statements
• Information about prevailing traffic, lighting, and weather conditions
• Motorcycle riding and maintenance records
• Certificates for any motorcycle safety training that the rider enrolled in and completed
• Testimony from accident reconstruction and riding specialists

This information is best collected promptly after an accident and before witness memories have faded. Riders can give themselves the best opportunity to recover the largest available damages award when they hire a motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible after a crash.

Contact Valero Law Group for Help Navigating San Bernardino Bike Road Rules

The motorcycle accident attorneys at Valero Law Group offer free consultations to all riders who have suffered injuries in collisions with negligent drivers. Valero Law Group’s lawyers have in-depth knowledge of all San Bernardino motorcycle traffic laws and use that information to aggressively negotiate favorable settlements. If settling your case is not possible, Valero Law Group will take your case to trial.

Call to discuss your accident and learn how they can help you recover compensation.