Arizona’s dry climate and many empty highways make it a perfect place for motorcyclists. You can help ensure an enjoyable ride by knowing and obeying Peoria motorcycle traffic laws.
A motorcycle accident may happen regardless of how careful you are. In that case, contact Phillips Law Group. Our attorneys have been representing area bikers for decades, and we have the knowledge and skill to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
Motorcyclists Need a License and Insurance
Motorcyclists must have a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license. The minimum age to apply for a motorcycle license or endorsement is 16. Obtaining a motorcycle license requires completing a motorcycle safety course, and passing a written test and an on-road skills test.
Bikers must also have liability insurance. The minimum coverage is $25,000 for bodily injury to a single person, $50,000 for bodily injuries to multiple people, and $15,000 for property damage.
Helmets are required for operators and passengers under 18 years old. It is legal for anyone 18 or older to operate a motorcycle or ride as a passenger without a helmet.
Rules of the Road and Lane Filtering
Motorcycle operators must observe all traffic laws that apply to motorists in enclosed vehicles. There are some additional laws that apply only to motorcycles.
Arizona Revised Statute §28-903 allows motorcyclists to ride two abreast in a single lane. It also allows lane filtering—passing between two vehicles traveling in the same direction in adjacent lanes—under some circumstances. Lane filtering is allowable when the:
- Street has at least two lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction
- Speed limit is 45 mph or less
- Motorcycle passes at no more than 15 mph
Bikers may filter only to pass a stopped vehicle.
A perception persists that motorcyclists are risk-takers. When an accident occurs, the other party’s insurance company often tries to shift blame onto a biker, even when the motorcyclist is obeying traffic laws and operating responsibly. Motorcyclists in Peoria should always engage an experienced accident attorney to protect their rights after a crash.
Obeying the Law Preserves Your Rights
Laws are intended to keep traffic moving smoothly and all motorists and bikers safe. Complying with safety laws can prevent serious accidents.
If an accident occurs, adherence to the traffic laws may impact the compensation a biker can collect. Arizona allows someone who is partially responsible for an accident to sue others involved for compensation. However, the amount a negligent person can collect will be reduced by their percentage of responsibility for the incident.
When a motorcyclist gets into an accident while violating a traffic law, the other party’s insurer will claim that they were partially responsible for the crash. Bikers who may have been violating a traffic law when an accident occurred should work with a Peoria attorney at Phillips Law Group. A skilled legal professional can counter arguments that the biker is responsible for their injuries and ensure they receive appropriate compensation.
Pursue Compensation for a Peoria Motorcycle Crash With Phillips Law Group
Peoria motorcycle traffic laws are biker-friendly in many respects. Still, even if you strictly adhere to the law, a motorist’s insurance company may try to blame you if you get into an accident.
Work with the skilled attorneys at Phillips Law Group to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Please reach out to us to schedule a case review and learn more.
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