A Motorcyclists Guide to Handling Biased Police Reports

by Trial TeamStrategy

Many responding officers carry an unconscious bias against motorcyclists. They may assume you were lane-splitting, speeding, or simply “missed” by the driver because you were hard to see. Here is how to handle a biased report.

At the Scene: Silence and Documentation

  1. Do not admit fault. Avoid casual statements like “I didn’t see him coming.”
  2. Photograph everything. Take photos of the driver’s sightlines, not just the vehicles.
  3. Capture asphalt markers. Skid marks and gouge marks are vital physics evidence.

Challenging the Report Later

A police report is not a verdict. It is one piece of evidence that can be challenged with forensic reconstruction. We routinely dismantle biased reports by proving the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way through technical data.

Requesting Supplemental Statements

If the officer refuses to hear your side at the hospital or scene, we can help you file a supplemental statement that corrects the record for the legal file.