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Michael Jakscht Sentenced to 26 years

I’ts not the justice the victims wanted. But it’s the justice they got, and it’s all the justice they are going to get.

Gasps of disbelief could be heard across the state of Arizona, and throughout the country as news of Michael Jakscht’s sentencing spread.… Continue Reading

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Michael Jakscht sentencing slated for November 16th

Arizona biker community geared up to show support for fallen riders

Michael Jakscht, who was convicted on 13 felony counts, including 4 manslaughter charges, is scheduled for sentencing at 8:30 am on November 16, 2012.  Jakscht’s conviction stems from his arrest following a horrific tragedy in which four motorcyclists were killed, and several others seriously injured.… Continue Reading

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Michael Jakscht Guilty!

Michael Jakscht Guilty!

At 1:30 pm today, after only a day and a half of deliberation, the jury turned in their verdict in the Michael Jakscht manslaugher trial.  Jakscht has been found guilty of all 13 counts, including 4 manslaughter charges.… Continue Reading

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3rd Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride

May 20, 2012
10:00 am

Motorcycle groups from around the USA plan to raise awareness of motorcycles, while instilling safety measures that should be exercised by automobile drivers, as well as motorcyclists.

“The goal is to ensure safe sharing of the roadways,” says John Fox, Organizer of the Motorcycle Awareness Ride.… Continue Reading

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Calif. Man Sues BMW For Persistent Erection

SAN FRANCISCO (WWJ) – BMW North America has probably had to deal with plenty of  unusual lawsuits, but one filed last week may be a first — a California man says the seat on his motorcycle has given him an erection he just can’t shake.… Continue Reading

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Bystander Assistance Course presented in Phoenix

On February 11-12,  Wisconsin based International Nonprofit organization, Accident Scene Management, Inc. presented a two day program designed to help riders learn what to do at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The program kicked off on Saturday with the basic, “Crash Course for the Motorcyclist”, which teaches the basics of motorcycle trauma.… Continue Reading

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Police seek help on drugged driving

Police seek help on drugged driving

January 29, 2012 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The federal government should help police departments nationwide obtain the tools and training needed to attack a rising scourge of driving under the influence, two U.S. senators said Sunday.

Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Mark Pryor of Arkansas proposed that federal funding in a pending transportation funding bill be used for research and to train police.… Continue Reading

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Crash Course for the Motorcyclist

Crash Course for the Motorcyclist

Road Guardians announce A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist in Phoenix on February 11-12.  Attendees can either take the Saturday class or Saturday and Sunday for Advanced training! The classes run from 9 am until 5:00 pm.  Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson is hosting the training, which will be taught by ASMI Founder and Executive Director Vicki Sanfelipo, RN from Wisconsin and local ASMI instructor Jean Cooper, RN.… Continue Reading

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New Facebook Page Trumpets Motorcycle Awareness

A new Facebook page focuses on educating drivers to be more aware of motorcycles when operating their vehicles on our nation’s streets and highways.

Several members of the Phoenix based riders group, Phoenix Motorcycle Riders Group teamed up last week to form the Facebook group, which currently boasts over three hundred members.… Continue Reading

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Chicago Excluded from “Run Red” Law

A new law in Illinois will allow motorcyclists to run red lights after waiting a “reasonable amount of time”. That amount of time is said to be about two minutes. Illinois HB S860 was placed into effect only after Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vetoed the bill, and state lawmakers overrode the veto.… Continue Reading

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