RIDE VA - Common Motorcycle Hand Signals

Common Riding Hand Signals


Start	Stop	Slow	Speed Up
With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion	Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward.	Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down.	Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates the leader wants to speed up.


Right Turn	Left Turn	Hazard Right	Hazard Left
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically.	Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended.	Extend your right arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.	Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.


Staggered Columns	Single Column
Raise your left arm horizontal using your index and small finger so that the rider(s) behind you can see the hand signal.	Place your left had in knife fashion on top of your helmet to signify a single column formation.