Category: Moped Accidents
Are Scooters Safer Than Motorcycles?
Many locals and tourists in Hawaii enjoy getting around on motorcycles. However, if you’re looking for a smaller vehicle, a scooter could be a more convenient option. Many people believe that scooters are inherently safer than motorcycles, but the truth is more complicated. Scooter or Motorcycle: Which is Safer? It’s easy to assume scooters are …
Read Full ArticleTop 10 Things Not To Do When Visiting Hawaii
There’s so much to see and do in Hawaii. You may want to hike Diamond Head, spend time on the beach and check out the museums and cultural opportunities throughout Honolulu. Do it! But keep in mind there are also dangerous activities that you should avoid during your visit. At Recovery Law Center, we want …
Read Full ArticleHonolulu’s Most Dangerous Areas For Mopeds and Scooters
Mopeds and scooters are popular ways to get around Honolulu. However, they are not necessarily the safest modes of transportation, especially in some of the city’s busiest areas. Mopeds and scooters share many similar dangers. Both are small and lightweight, which make them less visible to other drivers. They also do not give riders much …
Read Full ArticleHawaii Laws Are Specific Regarding Mopeds
In some ways, police treat mopeds the same as motorcycles: All mopeds in Hawaii must be registered, and you must either a driver’s license or motorcycle training. However, mopeds don’t require insurance and accidents are treated the same as bicycle accidents. Not harmless vehicles Mopeds may seem like harmless, souped-up bicycles, but the state Department of …
Read Full ArticleMoped Driving Laws You Might Not Know About
Driving a moped is a fun change from driving a car. Mopeds are smaller and more mobile than other motorized vehicles so it’s easy to see why people enjoy them. However, there are a few laws for mopeds that aren’t as well known. Be sure to take note of these rules from the state of Hawai’i …
Read Full ArticleMoped Safety Tips May Help Keep You Safe
Many Oahu residents may have had their eye on a scooter or moped for some time. Now that you have one of your own, you likely cannot wait to hit the open road and feel the thrill of the ride. Whether this outing will act as a new experience or you have been out several …
Read Full ArticleThe Left-Turning Defendant Who Just Could Not Accept Fault
I’m fighting for a personal injury client who was a moped rider injured in an accident where a car turned left in front of her. She was going straight ahead at a constant rate of speed, as confirmed by eye witnesses. Traffic was heavy. There were three lanes of traffic that the Defendant driver wanted …
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