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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... El Nino's effects remain uncertain for Southern Oregon ... Josephine County brothers die in single-car crash ... Gold Hill residents say city dawdled as streets flooded ... El Nino's effects remain uncertain for Southern Oregon ... Josephine County brothers die in single-car crash ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Motorcycle riders are now allowed to stand Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 22, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 22, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News A friend told me that the state has passed a new law allowing motorcycle riders to stand on their bikes while they're moving. Is that true and, if so, what were they thinking (or smoking)? — Art, by email Well, we have no idea what they were smoking, but we do have an idea what Oregon's legislators were thinking when they approved Senate Bill 878 (which also was signed by the governor). Your friend had the basic details right, but misunderstood what the law means in allowing motorcyclists — and moped riders — to "stand" on their bikes. What the new law does is make it legal for bikers to stand while still astride the seat of their cycle or moped. Current law says they must sit astride the seat. The reason for the change is to allow the riders to stand to absorb bumps or to adjust to a more comfortable sitting position. Before the change, it was technically illegal for them to lift their rears off the seat at all. So, fear not, Art, you shouldn't expect to suddenly see bikers performing circus acts atop their cycles' seats — or if you do, what you're witnessing will still be illegal. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 22, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501