www.CVOHARLEY.com
CVO Social => In The News => Topic started by: 16HD117 on October 30, 2010, 05:34:01 PM
-
http://usridernews.com/2010/10/29/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration-thumbs-nose-at-congress-and-discriminates-against-motorcycles/
-
Wouldn't it be nice if they spent the money educating cage drivers how to notice an oncoming motorcycle and not pull out in front of it. Boycot Georgia for now!
-
http://usridernews.com/2010/10/29/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration-thumbs-nose-at-congress-and-discriminates-against-motorcycles/
Another interesting "tidbit" I found out about recently is that FDOT---The white cars you think are only interested in trucks can chase, stop, radar speed trap and ticket passenger vehicles and motorcycles in any state.
So they can chase you through GA into Florida and still give you a ticket.
Also apparently they have jurisdiction over local and state policing agencies any time it comes into question!!!!
So we now have another national policing agency along with the FBI, U.S. Marshall's Service and ATF.
Drive safe!!
-
Another interesting "tidbit" I found out about recently is that FDOT---The white cars you think are only interested in trucks can chase, stop, radar speed trap and ticket passenger vechicles and motorcycles in any state.
So they can chase you through GA into Florida and still give out a ticket.
Also apparently they have juristiction over local and state policing agencies any time it comes into question!!!!
So we now have another national policing agency alingwith the FBI, U.S. Marshall's Service and ATF.
Drve safe!!
[/quoteI will remember that when I vote on November 2nd
-
Another interesting "tidbit" I found out about recently is that FDOT---The white cars you think are only interested in trucks can chase, stop, radar speed trap and ticket passenger vechicles and motorcycles in any state.
So they can chase you through GA into Florida and still give out a ticket.
Also apparently they have juristiction over local and state policing agencies any time it comes into question!!!!
So we now have another national policing agency alingwith the FBI, U.S. Marshall's Service and ATF.
Drive safe!!
Don't forget the DEA, The US Secret Service, Homeland Security, NSA, National Park Service, All the various Military Police- - - - -the list is endless.
B B
-
Wow, that is pretty crappy. I like riding in North GA but may stay out of there for a while.
-
I can't belive that....I mean I do ..but what is the expected outcome?
RedEagle
-
Here's a portion of an email that was written by a local ABATE officer and forwarded to me. Seems these road blocks will be set up at MC events.
Tim,
Thanks for sending this out. I mentioned it at our ROAR Rally last week. We received notice of this from MRF a couple of weeks ago. This should concern us all. NHTSA has been offering these "grants" and it appears they are looking to model what New York did last summer. They set up road blocks outside large public motorcycle gathering events and stop every rider to "check" their safety equipment, gear and insurance and lecture them about riding "safety". They only stop the bikes and never the autos who are running over us! MRF and ABATE encourage you to contact the Sec of Transportation, Ray LaHood ( 202-366-4000) and voice your displeasure at this discrimination. I also encourage you to contact your State Rep and State Sen to demand answers from the Ga State Patrol about their plans for this grant. This should be a close up view of possible discrimination that should motivate all Ga motorcyclist!
Joey Brush
ABATE 8
-
Not just a Georgia problem. AMA has been on to this for a while. Just one more example of prejudice against motorcyclist.
-
Curious about what safety equipment is required that they'd have to pull you over to verify possession and use of. States might require helmets, eye protection, even long pants or long sleeves. Even if gloves and footwear other than sneakers were mandated it's all seen visually without a traffic stop. As for some "lecture" on anything civil law enforcement has no right to demand I accept such a "service" from them absent a court's order. Such a stop would be one of the rare times when the OiC had to compete to say as much as I was.
-
Curious about what safety equipment is required that they'd have to pull you over to verify possession and use of. States might require helmets, eye protection, even long pants or long sleeves. Even if gloves and footwear other than sneakers were mandated it's all seen visually without a traffic stop. As for some "lecture" on anything civil law enforcement has no right to demand I accept such a "service" from them absent a court's order. Such a stop would be one of the rare times when the OiC had to compete to say as much as I was.
Maybe DOT approved helmets?
:nixweiss:
-
Georgia does not specify helmet rating! Just have to be wearing some type of cover!
-
Maybe DOT approved helmets?
:nixweiss:
Had the same thought. And it would at least be an excuse. But even that can be a an awfully quick check. And to my knowledge GA has no DOT requirement.
It's one of the several states with some variation of the asinine requirement that helmets are required and that approved helmets are listed on some docket of approval maintained by a Board of Public safety. Except, of course, there never was such a list. So there's nothing approved.
GA may have updated their statute since then. But I remember the Alspach case ten years or so ago in which a GA state court ruled the state's helmet law was unenforceable for just that reason (it being in practice too vague.)
-
Another perfect example of Socialized USA!! We the People are becoming their People!!
-
Another perfect example of Socialized USA!! We the People are becoming their People!!
Better be careful about making political comments! The internet police might delete the thread!
:(
-
Just think, we all bought our machines to enjoy life. Now politics have found us again! Bummer! :soapbox:
-
And when they call for a donation .. .they wonder why we'll give them the 1 fingered salute
-
Better be careful about making political comments! The internet police might delete the thread!
:(
Naitram for President!!!
Dood for VP!!
HD Dude for Minister for Repairs!
Magoo for Transportation Minister!!
That's all the mods I can think of right now. November politics and the Georgia Patrol (is that a Reba song?).
-
I feel so safe, knowing that "Big Brother" has my best interest at heart, and is so diligent in trying to keep society safe that they are willing to go the "Extra Mile" and watch my every move...I think I found a video feed in my crapper...yes, that's right, it is the POO POLICE!!! "Sorry sir, your crap is not Georgia safety approved..."
-
Curious about what safety equipment is required that they'd have to pull you over to verify possession and use of. States might require helmets, eye protection, even long pants or long sleeves. Even if gloves and footwear other than sneakers were mandated it's all seen visually without a traffic stop. As for some "lecture" on anything civil law enforcement has no right to demand I accept such a "service" from them absent a court's order. Such a stop would be one of the rare times when the OiC had to compete to say as much as I was.
SEAT BELTS!! ;D ;D ;D
-
SEAT BELTS!! ;D ;D ;D
You laugh but several years ago there was a seat belt moment in Missouri. At least close enough....
A now retired state Senator was also a physician. He was also adamantly opposed to any change in state law that would allow riders in Missouri to be without their helmets.
Each year or so an attempt is made in the state legislature to change the law. One of the years the law seem to have more traction than most the Senator used the advantages of his seniority to add an amendment requiring seal belt use if a rider chose to ride without a helmet.
It was obviously ka ka. Everyone knew it. But it killed the bill that year.
-
I got a seat belt ticket. The cop says "you know the old saying: Click it or ticket" I said to him: "That is not an OLD saying" Big brother is watching you...
-
Naitram for President!!!
Dood for VP!!
HD Dude for Minister for Repairs!
Magoo for Transportation Minister!!
That's all the mods I can think of right now. November politics and the Georgia Patrol (is that a Reba song?).
Life is tough enough without Evil Bastards like you looking to make it tougher Mr Twolanerider
Henry
-
Another perfect example of Socialized USA!! We the People are becoming their Bitch!!
There, fixed it for you :D
-
Vote them out!!!!!!
-
Life is tough enough without Evil Bastards like you looking to make it tougher Mr Twolanerider
Henry
Oh holy jesus how could I forget the almost most important semi-governmental position (next to missionary!)? Of course, Henry B. Zerkerman for Deputy Mayor of Immoderately Seeking Sanity!! Say so one, so say we all!
-
Had the same thought. And it would at least be an excuse. But even that can be a an awfully quick check. And to my knowledge GA has no DOT requirement.
It's one of the several states with some variation of the asinine requirement that helmets are required and that approved helmets are listed on some docket of approval maintained by a Board of Public safety. Except, of course, there never was such a list. So there's nothing approved.
To my knowledge I believe the above statement to be true unless there have been revisions I am unaware of recently...
-
Wow! Thats Georgia State Patrol, Nothing better to do :nervous:
-
Its that Locomotive that the White House Started.
-
It's not about enforcement at all, it's about GETTING THE GRANT MONEY FROM THE GOVERNMENT. The Georgia Patrol could care less about law enforcement (believe me I know), it's all about revenues and how much money they can get their hands on. They'll put whatever they have to on the reporting docs to justify the grant, then take the money and run with it. Not only will they get the grant $$, but think of all the ticket revenue they can/will produce by using the "program" to stop more bikers out there........
With statewide revenues way down and spending still out of control, the Governor of Georgia and just about every municipality and county have mandated that every revenue producing entity across the state ramp up revenues and collections immediately.
So what if it's not the right equipment, here's your ticket now plead your case in court...... 9 out of 10 folks will just send in the money rather than take a day to spend in court or hire a lawyer to fight such a small amount.....
Maybe we'll jumpstart change by collectively sending a strong signal out today by voting. Both parties suck - how about we form the MotoScoot Party? :2vrolijk_21:
-
Now we know why AJ & Linda moved to Florida!!!
napalm
-
There, fixed it for you :D
I like the improved statement!! :2vrolijk_21: