Brad Pitt’s Motorcycle Mishap
November 19, 2009
People like to think that big time celebrity bikers are immune from the everyday mishaps that regular bikers face. Celebrities often feel the same way.
But just like regular motorcyclists, they have to suffer through the same things everyone else does. Unfortunately traffic jams, rude drivers, road hazards cannot be avoided; even with all of their wealth and fame.
Just ask Brad Pitt.
In late October 2009 in California, Pitt dumped his very expensive custom motorcycle trying to avoid some menacing paparazzi. At a stop light, Pitt attempted to maneuver between parked cars on his right and traffic on his left. Apparently, he clipped the side mirror of a parked car, lost his balance, and dumped his bike.
Luckily for Pitt, he was uninjured. He moved his bike off the road, called for a tow, and disappeared.
According to California motorcycle law, motorcycles are allowed to split traffic lanes if they do so in a safe and prudent manner. Pitt must have forgotten the ‘safe and prudent’ part of that law. Make sure if you are trying the same maneuver to use caution. Unlike Pitt, you may not have the money to fix your bike as quickly as he can.
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