20 Rules Members Of The Bandidos Motorcycle Club Must Never, Ever Break

As the second-biggest motorcycle group in the United States, the Bandidos have built up quite the reputation down the years. But did you know that these notorious bikers are still expected to follow some particularly strict rules? With that in mind, we’ve taken a closer look at 20 of those regulations. So put on your helmets and hold on tight.

20. The hangaround period

It’s not always easy to earn a membership with certain clubs — you can’t just walk up and ask. Instead, you might have to prove yourself before they let you in. That’s definitely the case with the Bandidos. But the task isn’t as full-throttle as you’d probably expect given the group’s reputation.

In fact, it’s all about patience. Yes, if you want to earn your place with the Bandidos, you’ve got to complete a task known as “the hangaround period.” Simply put, you’re expected to spend time around a clubhouse, or “chapter,” until the chapter’s president says you can join. So it might go on for a few days... or even months. Like we said, patience.

19. Public conduct

Let’s be honest — the mere sight of a Bandidos gang on the open road is enough to scare even the bravest person. No shame in that. Yet that’s not the bikers’ aim. The notorious club doesn’t want its representatives to terrify the public at large for a very simple reason.

The Bandidos really just want to have the public’s respect and approval. Surprising, right? On that note, the bikers are expected to be on their best behavior around regular citizens. If they’re provoked, though, those niceties will quickly disappear. So don’t give them a reason to get angry with you.