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[Aaron Sr.]

Just think, we all bought our machines to enjoy life. Now politics have found us again! Bummer! 

[nidan]

And when they call for a donation .. .they wonder why we'll give them the 1 fingered salute

[Twolanerider]

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?).

[FLYNDYNA]

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..."

[CVOStreetglide]

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!!            

[Twolanerider]

SEAT BELTS!!            

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. 

[jayray00SERG]

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...

[Spiderman]

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

[Gank]

Another perfect example of Socialized USA!! We the People are becoming their Bitch!!

There, fixed it for you

[Ultra2010]

Vote them out!!!!!!

[Twolanerider]

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!

[Jock]

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...

[CJ]

Wow! Thats Georgia State Patrol, Nothing better to do 

[DESERTBEAR54]

Its that Locomotive that the White House Started.

[grinner]

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?