SPEED UP
Raise your left arm up and down with your index finger extended upward.
SLOW DOWN
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and move your hand up and down.
START ENGINE
With your right or left arm extended, move your index finger in a circular motion.
HAZARD RIGHT
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.
LEFT TURN
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow fully extended.
STOP
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle with the palm of your hand facing rearward.
STAGGARD or SIDE-BY-SIDE Formation
Extend your left arm upward at a 45 degree angle with your index and pinkie finger extended. This indicates it is safe to return to staggered formation.
When the Lead Road Captain displays a hand signal it is up to everyone in the group to pass it back to the riders behind them. This can be relayed by the rider and / or their passenger.
The following hand signals will not always be used with every group ride, but you are encouraged to be familiar with them. Hand signals used are at the discretion of the Lead Road Captain.
HAZARD LEFT
Extend your left arm at a 45 degree angle and point towards the hazard.
TIGHTEN UP
Raise your left arm and repeatedly move up and down in a pumping motion.
RIDING HAND SIGNALS
(Also Review: Riding Rules & Riding In Formation)
SINGLE FILE
Position your left hand over your helmet with your fingers extended upward. Usually this is done for safety reasons.
RIGHT TURN
Raise your left arm horizontal with your elbow bent 90 degrees vertically.
Harley Owners Group
New Orleans Chapter #2023