Posted by Alan Moore on April 27, 2007, 9:57 pm
On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:54:51 -0400, David Steuber
>> If a law is stupid and countrer productive it should be
>> ignored...vote with your actions.
>I agree. But that can get expensive.
<snip>
>I just want it to be legal. It should be legal.
Point out to your local legislature that it IS legal, everywhere
except some US states and Canadian provinces. let them know that it's
a safety issue, that the practice also contributes to better traffic
flow and reduced air pollution. Tell them over and over again. Get
together with other motorcyclists, and tell them all together. Get
with your auto insurance company and point out the safety issues to
them (they probably have more clout with the legislature than you
have, and they have actual money at stake). Get some sympathetic
cagers involved.
>Maybe Mr. Annoyed politician would like me to run a garden hose from
>my exhaust into the window of his car while he waits for the light to
>change. Although if he is the governor of NJ, he is likely to be in a
>speeding SUV with flashers going and not wearing a seatbelt as
>required by the law.
Hey, Lane splitting is legal in my state. And our governor for years
rode a motorcycle without the appropriate license as required by law.
I think he has one now...
Al Moore
DoD 734
Posted by David Steuber on April 29, 2007, 5:56 am
> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:54:51 -0400, David Steuber
>>
>>I just want it to be legal. It should be legal.
> Point out to your local legislature that it IS legal, everywhere
> except some US states and Canadian provinces. let them know that it's
> a safety issue, that the practice also contributes to better traffic
> flow and reduced air pollution. Tell them over and over again. Get
> together with other motorcyclists, and tell them all together. Get
> with your auto insurance company and point out the safety issues to
> them (they probably have more clout with the legislature than you
> have, and they have actual money at stake). Get some sympathetic
> cagers involved.
I thought it was only legal in California (USA). I know for a fact
that it is not legal in Pennsylvania.
It would make things easier for everyone if the law in this matter was
the same in all 50 states. If the feds can mandate the 55 (thankfully
ancient history), then they can mandate allowing filtration.
I bet a cager who has a straight piped harley next to him on a four
lane highway would be very happy if the loud bike could move ahead and
reduce the noise it's making by virtue of its distance.
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Posted by Alan Moore on April 29, 2007, 8:12 pm
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:56:08 -0400, David Steuber
>> On Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:54:51 -0400, David Steuber
>>>
>>>I just want it to be legal. It should be legal.
>>
>> Point out to your local legislature that it IS legal, everywhere
>> except some US states and Canadian provinces. let them know that it's
>> a safety issue, that the practice also contributes to better traffic
>> flow and reduced air pollution. Tell them over and over again. Get
>> together with other motorcyclists, and tell them all together. Get
>> with your auto insurance company and point out the safety issues to
>> them (they probably have more clout with the legislature than you
>> have, and they have actual money at stake). Get some sympathetic
>> cagers involved.
>I thought it was only legal in California (USA). I know for a fact
>that it is not legal in Pennsylvania.
As far as the USA is concerned, I believe you're correct. Still, that
means that in the US it is only prohibited in some states, not all.
In civilized countries, it's not only legal, it's a skill you have to
demonstrate to get a license.
>It would make things easier for everyone if the law in this matter was
>the same in all 50 states. If the feds can mandate the 55 (thankfully
>ancient history), then they can mandate allowing filtration.
>I bet a cager who has a straight piped harley next to him on a four
>lane highway would be very happy if the loud bike could move ahead and
>reduce the noise it's making by virtue of its distance.
Only if they're not used to kids who crank the bass way up when
listining to rap.
Al Moore
DoD 734
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>> ignored...vote with your actions.
>I agree. But that can get expensive.