Your Oklahoma Motorcycle Lawyers Motorcycle Laws in Oklahoma: Here’s What You Need to Know Oklahoma’s expansive highways are great for riding motorcycles, but many bikers and prospective riders are unaware of all the motorcycle requirements in Oklahoma. Understanding the requirements for a motorcycle license or endorsement and all the Oklahoma motorcycle laws is crucial to […]

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 is the only state that does permit lane splitting. Many motorcyclists in Oklahoma consider lane […]

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 riders to prove that they know how to handle a motorcycle safely before allowing them […]

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 to enjoy, whether for beautiful scenery, sights and attractions to visit along the way, or […]

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 excuse to reduce or deny compensation to riders who are hurt in motorcycle crashes. This […]

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 choose to ride motorcycles without a helmet. While every adult motorcycle rider in our state […]

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 do so, you must make sure that you follow proper safety precautions. Oklahoma has no […]

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 they were in previous years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: 4,990 motorcyclists […]