Category: Motorcycle Accident

Posts about motorcycle accidents

Motorcycle passing through lane splitting despite traffic.

No, lane splitting is not legal in Oklahoma.  Lane splitting is not legal in most states in the US, nor is it legal in Canada. You are required to operate your motorcycle in traffic lanes, just like other vehicles. California … Continue reading

A driver taking a motorcycle license test in Oklahoma.

To ride a motorcycle in Oklahoma, you’ll need to get a motorcycle license or have a motorcycle endorsement on your existing driver’s license. Riding a motorcycle is different than driving a car or truck. The state of Oklahoma requires motorcycle … Continue reading

Top 10 Roads to Ride Your Motorcycle on in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma motorcycle accident injury lawyers at Edwards & Patterson know that Oklahoma has some of the greatest roads in the country for motorcycle riders. TravelOK recently compiled a list of the top roads in the state for motorcycle riders … Continue reading

Motorcycle driver not wearing helmet in an accident.

Motorcycle helmets are not mandatory in Oklahoma. That means that riders over 18 can choose not to wear them without penalty. But what happens if there is an accident? Insurance companies often cite a lack of helmet use as an … Continue reading

Father and son wearing helmet for safety.

Oklahoma is not a universal helmet state. This means that helmets are not required for all motorcyclists and passengers in our state. Instead, Oklahoma requires riders and passengers only under the age of 18 to wear a helmet. Many people … Continue reading

Father and son riding motorcycle wearing safety gears.

For motorcyclists, the only thing better than being on their bike is being on their bike with their child. Passing on your passion for motorcycle riding to your child can be an exciting and highly rewarding experience. However, when you … Continue reading

Motorcycle riding, like other forms of transportation, has come a long way over the years. In reality, it’s much safer to ride today than ever before. Statistics show that motorcycle riders are less likely to die in a crash than … Continue reading