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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 6, 2011 11:18:13 GMT -5
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Post by Thebatman on Jan 6, 2011 12:14:10 GMT -5
Thats terrible that that happened but things of this nature HURT ppl who ride, mod scoots also....
Stupid to on there drinking any dam way. :rant: ....
Now i guess its time to start biting the nails again.... :no:
A few stupid ppl kill everything for others
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 6, 2011 12:23:33 GMT -5
Keep an eye on local papers and other news media. If you see something up for consideration regarding scooter laws, good or bad, don't forget that you can write your representatives. It may not make a difference, but it sure won't hurt to spend a few minutes of your time sharing your concerns.
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Post by Thebatman on Jan 6, 2011 13:16:41 GMT -5
Trust me, there are times when i burn that phone line up for "
my" politicians...(obsessed with scoots and politics these days).
I will definately keep my eyes on this. They have tried to change laws here in n.c last year.
N.c is more relaxed than these other states from what i see from ppl like 2 strokd
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Post by Goosey on Jan 8, 2011 11:37:42 GMT -5
Wow, more roundabouts to make riding safer? Slow traffic? I could put up a cam on the one here and set that strait, LOL. I did like the idea to put moped rights questions in the drivers tests though.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 8, 2011 12:03:17 GMT -5
Roundabouts can be good. They can be horrible too. We had one put in not too far from me to replace a dangerous intersection. It's a 50MPH rod that is intersected by a road that's 25MPH on one side and 30MPH on the other. There hasn't been any trouble from the slow sides, but when it was new there were some bad crashes from folks that were unaware that it was no longer just a caution light and a clear roadway. At least a couple of people were killed. Then again, it's kinda hard to blame a roundabout for people going too fast and not noticing a concrete circle in front of them or slowing traffic. Now that people are used to it, I like it. Of course my area isn't exactly a city so it's more calm then roundabouts in heavier traffic areas.
I know it can be a sore subject, but I'm glad helmet laws are under consideration in some areas. Info about moped rights is good for all drivers to know... not that anyone really cares. lol I don't really think that will change much, but it can't hurt. Sticking a few questions on tests about bikes in general would be nice on a standard license test. Never hurts to be aware of the folks sharing the road with you.
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Post by Thebatman on Jan 8, 2011 12:36:26 GMT -5
This progressive city i'm in is placing those dam round abouts all over the place... Here, alot are more hazardous than anything, but the hippies get to decorate the landscape and paint everything under the sun..(even graffeti(sp?) painting city buses). Personally i hate the helmet laws, i'm one of those that want to feel the wind.. :lol: . You'd think i'd be more for them since helmets helped save 2 very good friends this summer.(ted still lost a leg, audrey still hobbling on crutches still). Also have had a few homeys killed by a helmet(believe it or not). the helmet caught and actually broke his neck, almost decapitated him from the helmet catching..(of course he may not have survived anyway, he was speeding hardcore.(1 of my old clubs..L.O.D baby) I agree tho about amybe some questions about scooters on the test.. Now adays here, kids get thier lisence with only 3 days in class(2 days in class, 1 day driving).. when i got mine, i had book work for 6 months, then a simulater for 6 months, THEN you drove the drivers ed car. Could be a part of that "microwave" society we have become... :no:  |
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Post by Goosey on Jan 8, 2011 18:50:07 GMT -5
The official statement from the city planners was, yes more accidents on the roundabout, but at slower speeds, so it's better.
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Post by motorhead on Jan 13, 2011 22:03:17 GMT -5
Here in Florida if your scoot can't maintain 60mph you are potential road kill. People don't drive the speed limit down here. In 2007 I had verucci avispa that i just put an 80cc kit on and was flying down a country road at 50mph. The 18 wheeler behind me ran me off the road trying to pass me and I crashed and broke my arm. Even in city traffic if don't gun it at the light and go 10mph above the limit like all the other cars then, you are gone get honked and side swiped.
a 4t 50cc in FL is a death wish. For safety I use the bicycle lane sometimes.
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Post by grimsby53 on Jan 14, 2011 10:44:04 GMT -5
The drivers here in sunny FL can be pretty bad, I agree. So far my luck has been good, and my scoot is far from fast. I don't feel confortable on roads with a speed limit of over 45. So I avoid them. I'm in Tampa, though. As much as I complain about all the dumb-ass drivers here, I know that Orlando is much, much worse. I'm already thinking about getting a 125+ for a bit more speed/safety margin.
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Post by hunt78 on Jan 25, 2011 15:25:44 GMT -5
thank goodness for brain buckets right. i was hit about 7 years ago on a moped broad side he was going 55 in a 35 when he hit me pulling out off another road, to make a long story short i just happened to start wearing my brain bucket but when my head hit the front of the hood my helmet went flying i was sent 20 ft from the hit of impact woke up 45 mins later with peramedics in my face half bottem lip was hanging there by a piece of skin split my head open to i had 10 staples in my in the back of my head from when i hit the pavement and 10 stitches in my lip to put back in place i was riding a 1968 gerrelli at the time ( i think thats how u spell it lol)u had to pedal it and let clutch out to get going lol real old school. whats messed up is that because i didn't have any l's i couldn;t sue that prick but i'll tell u what he couldn't drive his truck home because when he hit me his front end was pushed into his fan and shit it really fucked up ride lol. i also thought that for a full year i thought i was 25 years old but i was 26 thats how bad he hit me . i'm really cautious now when i rde i make sure there is no one coming even if have to wait 15min i will no more rushing things lol so everyone please be careful and ride safe.
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