Abstract: A retractable safety bar device for a rear passenger of a vehicle such as a water vehicle, snow vehicle, or motorcycle featuring two mounting brackets for attaching to sides of the vehicle; an inner bar pivotally attached to each mounting bracket; a generally U-shaped gripping component comprising two side bars and a horizontal bar, the side bars are adapted for telescopically receiving the inner bars; the device is adjustable in height by moving the gripping component upwardly and downwardly with respect to the inner bars, the device can pivot forwardly and backwardly between various pivot positions with respect to the mounting brackets; and locking mechanisms for securing the gripping component at a certain height with respect to the first inner bar and second inner bar and for securing the safety bar device in a particular pivot position.

Abstract: A retractable safety bar device for a rear passenger of a motorcycle comprising a gripping component comprising a side bars adapted for telescopically receiving a inner bars, wherein the safety bar device is adjustable in height by moving the gripping component upwardly and downwardly with respect to the first inner bars, wherein the gripping component can be locked in place via a first locking mechanism; and mounting brackets pivotally attached to the inner bars, wherein the mounting brackets are for attaching the inner bars to sides of the motorcycle; wherein the safety bar device is adjustable in position by moving the inner bars forwardly and backwardly with respect to the mounting brackets, wherein the inner bars can be locked in place via a second locking mechanism.