South Richmond HOG Chapter

Richmond Weather Forecast, VA (23234)

Group Riding Hand Signals

Many thanks to the Ann Arbor American HOG Chapter for allowing us to use these images.

Start Your Engines With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion.
Left Turn Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended.
Right Turn Raise your left arm horizontal with you elbow bent 90 degrees vertically.
Hazard Left Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.
Hazard Right (Option A) Extend your right leg at a 45 degree downward angle to signal the hazard.
Hazard Right (Option B) Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your elbow bent to 90 degrees and point towards the hazard over your helmet.
Speed Up Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward. This indicates that the leader wants to speed up.
Slow Down Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down.
Stop Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward.
Single File Position your left hand over your helmet with your fingers extended upward. This indicates that the leader wants the group in a single file formation. Usually, this is done for safety reasons.
Staggered Formation Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie finger extended. This indicates that it is safe to return to staggered formation.
Staggered Formation Switch Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie finger extended and rotate left and right. This indicates that the riders are to switch sides of the lane from left to right and vice versa.
Tighten Up Raise your left arm and repeatedly move up and down in a pulling motion. This indicates that the leader wants the group to close ranks.
Tell Someone They Are #1 When a four wheeler does something to endanger you, let them know you think they are #1! Extend your left arm straight out with your elbow bent 90 degrees. Carefully extend your middle finger to clearly demonstrate your dissatisfaction with the other guy. NOTE: It is not recommended you do this when you are alone.