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Lessons from the Death of Trooper Chad Wolf

A sad bit of news that happened between Detroit and Flint, during a pre-dawn ride, a motorcyclist was apparently sideswiped by a trailer at…

Started by XLFD

1 Feb 27, 2016
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Law-Ignorant MSP Trooper Harasses Bicyclist

Those familiar with the genesis of my public character known as XLFD probably know of my own bicycle incident with an LPD officer who knew…

Started by XLFD

1 Feb 21, 2016
Reply by AQUAMAN

Amish Horse Buggies are Vulnerable Road Users Too

This group is associated with Bicycle, United with Motorcycle and Pedestrian Safety (hence the acronym BUMPS), but the concern must also b…

Started by XLFD

0 Oct 30, 2015

Motorcyclist Dead by Patrol Officer's Negligence Either Way

The Macomb Daily reported on a July 22, 2015 crash involving a St. Clair Shores police car and a motorcycle on Eight Mile Road that accord…

Started by XLFD

1 Oct 24, 2015
Reply by XLFD

Grand Rapids Goes Bike Safety Crazy. Is it a Good Crazy?

Sweeping New Changes to Bicycle Traffic Laws in Grand Rapids The Grand Rapids City Commission passed several new laws affecting bicycles…

Started by XLFD

0 Sep 23, 2015

The Dangers of Traffic Control and How to Minimalize Them

Police and firefighters often find themselves needing to do traffic control duty at incidents.  Whether they are mitigating a vehicle acci…

Started by XLFD

0 Sep 4, 2015

A Runner, A Truck, a Crash, and Conflicting Reports

The truth about most coverage of accidents involving motor vehicles and BMPs (Bicyclist/Motorcyclists/Pedestrians) is that what truly happe…

Started by XLFD

1 Aug 5, 2015
Reply by AQUAMAN

Media and Sheriff Quick to Blame Victims, Defend Killer

Imagine yourself cruising on a motorcycle with your wife with the wind whipping through your hair on a quiet country road like South Scott…

Started by XLFD

7 Jul 22, 2015
Reply by XLFD

Two Perspectives on Recent Moped Accident

A moped-car accident recently happened outside the entrance to Wildwood Crossings (on US 10 south of the Lowes plaza area) that warrants a…

Started by XLFD

0 Jun 30, 2015

Simple Car-Bike Accident in Holland, Simple Ways to Avoid it from All Perspectives

The WOOD headline simply stated Bicyclist killed in crash in Holland and offered up a brief synopsis of what happened in a Holland resident…

Started by XLFD

0 May 3, 2015

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