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[HUBBARD]

Yeah, 'er 'uh, Ladies and Gentlemen,
  Below is an article about the legislation signed into Law, by "Status-quo Joe", the Governor of the Great State of West (By God)Virginia.  Weak, if you ask me.  I know an individual who was sentenced to 4 years, for killing his neighbor's dog.  Oh yeah, I forgot, dogs are more important than people.  Especially, people who ride Motorsickles.  Read it and puke.  Later--HUBBARD    


The American Motorcyclist Association
URL for this article: www.amadirectlink.com/news/2006/wvlaw.asp


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Posted April 5, 2006   Email   Print
 
West Virginia passes law increasing penalties for reckless drivers who injure others
In September, 2004, a driver turned left in front of motorcyclist Danny Kneisly and killed him. The driver was fined $20 for a right-of-way violation.

A year and a half later, something good came out of that tragedy.

 
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin signs "Danny's Law" as supporters watch.
 
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, himself a motorcyclist, has signed a bill that local motorcycle activists call "Danny's Law," which increases penalties for reckless driving convictions. Kneisly's death added momentum to efforts to pass the bill, but ABATE of West Virginia, AMA staff and members, and other motorcycle activists have been working toward passage of the measure for years.

"While this law addresses reckless driving rather than right-of-way violations, it's in perfect harmony with the goals of the AMA's Justice for All campaign," said AMA Legislative Affairs Specialist Imre Szauter. "West Virginia deserves credit for recognizing that drivers who seriously injure others should be held accountable for their actions."

The new law provides for penalties of a minimum of 10 days in jail and a maximum of six months, and/or a fine of at least $50 and up to $1,000, for those convicted of reckless driving if they seriously injure someone.

"We've been working on this issue for five years, but when Danny's widow, Jeannie, came on board, it really gave us a new head of steam," said Don "Duck" Smith of ABATE.

The AMA Justice for All campaign is focused on inadequate sentencing of drivers who seriously injure or kill others on the road. Learn more about the Justice for All campaign here.
 

[naitram]

that does make me sick, sounds like the AMA should be faulted for not pushing hard enough for a real change

[SEULTRA]

That new law is better than the old one but barely above useless. Where's my barf bag??? I wonder what the penalties are for a like offense in other states?  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]
If anyone is from WV, I apologize if I hurt your feelings.

[Screamin]

I wonder what the penalties are for a like offense in other states?

[mtncop73]

So you run over a biker and cripple him for life or worse....then you pay $50? We have parking tickets with more teeth.

That pisses me off...between the state and the EPA, it is open season on bikers.

[WaSEEG]

Presumably the great State of West Virginia has a negligent homicide statute on  the books.  I'm sure the penalties are much more severe.  Remember its the local county Prosecuting Attorney that make charging decisions.

Dan