{"id":133801,"date":"2023-04-28T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/?p=133801"},"modified":"2023-05-04T18:27:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T18:27:24","slug":"personal-injury-law-best-practices-motorcycle-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/blog\/personal-injury-law-best-practices-motorcycle-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury Law Best Practices: Motorcycle Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
Now that spring is in full swing, people are eager to break out their motorcycles and hit the open road.\u00a0 And for good reason!\u00a0 We at Bottaro Injury Lawyers<\/a> already know how careful most motorcyclists are, despite biases against them<\/a> that insist otherwise.\u00a0 In light of the new season, today\u2019s blog outlines our top motorcycle safety tips all motorcyclists should remember for this spring and beyond.<\/p>\n We recommend wearing a DOT-certified helmet at all times while operating your motorcycle.\u00a0 Many riders take it a step further and ride ATGATT \u2013 \u201cin all the gear, all the time.\u201d\u00a0 This includes wearing a helmet, gloves, boots, jacket, and padded pants.\u00a0 While it isn\u2019t required by law to ride ATGATT, motorcyclists that do often encourage other riders to do the same \u2013 and we agree!<\/p>\n Massachusetts law<\/a> requires all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a helmet.\u00a0 Additionally, if a motorcycle does not have a windshield or screen, the operator must also wear eyeglasses, goggles, or a protective face shield.\u00a0 In contrast, after the first year of being licensed, Rhode Island law<\/a> does not require motorcycle operators over 21 years of age to wear protective gear, including a helmet.\u00a0 Only passengers are required to wear a helmet.\u00a0 Check out our article dedicated to helmet laws<\/a> for additional information and motorcycle safety tips and statistics.<\/p>\nTip #1: Gear Up. <\/strong><\/h3>\n