Deciding on the right motorcycle insurance policy can be a challenging affair for a number of different reasons. Among those who have motorcycles with personalized and custom work, there are several things that you need to know in order to make the right selection for its insurance. Regardless of whether you’ve had a custom built vehicle or if you made the changes yourself, you need to make sure that the insurance policy you choose will suit the worth of the motorcycle itself. Not every motorcycle insurer offers policies that will…
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Adequately insured motorcycle riders don’t require helmets
Motorcycle riders who carry enough motorcycle insurance – and who carry proof of that coverage – are now allowed to drive in Michigan without helmets following a preliminary vote in the state’s House that lifted that requirement. The legislation states that any motorcycle driver who is 21 years or older will be allowed to ride without wearing a helmet as long as he or she carries a minimum of $20,000 in medical coverage. Furthermore, the driver must have successfully completed an approved motorcycle safety course and must have at least…
Read MoreThe right choices mean consumers can save more money on motorcycle insurance
Motorcycle owners who aren’t ready to give up their vehicles over the price of insurance premiums are coming up with some effective ways to save money and yet still maintain the level of coverage that they need. The first step is to make certain that the opportunity for theft or vandalizing of the motorcycle is reduced. When you buy a bike, make sure that you have a place to store it. Since they don’t require that much space, a small portion of your garage, or even a shed will usually…
Read MoreNew dirt bike law may decrease recreational vehicle insurance rates
President Obama has signed a law that is designed to bring some relief to Americans who are affected by a product safety law that was enacted in 2008 in order to prevent children from obtaining toys containing lead. The law went into effect in 2011 and risked prohibiting the sale of four-wheelers and dirt bikes meant for children aged 12 and younger. Businesses selling these recreational vehicles, and the families who purchase those vehicles from them, asked the federal government for assistance in overcoming this struggle. Congress passed House Resolution…
Read MoreNew ATV helmet law more lenient than most
Lawmaker’s in the North Carolina Senate debated passing a law, which some officials say, will lead to more serious accidents. The law would exempt adults from mandatory helmet requirements and eye protection when riding ATV’s on private property. Almost six years ago the law was passed that made helmets and eye protection mandatory for ATV riders. Some Senate officials commented that the passing of the 2005 law interfered with an individual’s freedom, and was too much government intrusion telling people how to live their lives. A study shows that about…
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