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Why do you believe that there should be harsher penalties if a motorcycle is envolved? As much as I would like to see someone who causes a motorcyle accident get a harsh sentence, I don't think that it would ever get passed. It would better serve the riding public to require all drivers get mandatory training on motorcycles rights and be a ware of riders.Speaking of which ==>
Georgia has Lobby Day at our state capitol on January 21, we have the Rotunda rented to provide our legislators with free chili lunch and is our chance to discuss our wants and needs with them...
Red Light "Dead Light" bill is one, Discrimination, handlebar height stiffer penalty if you violate our right of way and we die are some more agenda items we will discuss...
Most motorcyclists just watch but we act!!!
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Why do you believe that there should be harsher penalties if a motorcycle is envolved? As much as I would like to see someone who causes a motorcyle accident get a harsh sentence, I don't think that it would ever get passed. It would better serve the riding public to require all drivers get mandatory training on motorcycles rights and be a ware of riders.
I agree with CrazyDave's take and would add that I am sick of folks accepting the fact that "I didn't see him" is a viable defense when a motorcycle is involved. People don't know how to look / they're in a hurry. And many two wheelers are not pure as driven snow when it comes to 'driving' habits.Why do you believe that there should be harsher penalties if a motorcycle is envolved? As much as I would like to see someone who causes a motorcyle accident get a harsh sentence, I don't think that it would ever get passed. It would better serve the riding public to require all drivers get mandatory training on motorcycles rights and be a ware of riders.
^^^This^^^I agree with CrazyDave's take and would add that I am sick of folks accepting the fact that "I didn't see him" is a viable defense when a motorcycle is involved. People don't know how to look / they're in a hurry. And many two wheelers are not pure as driven snow when it comes to 'driving' habits.
I'd bet that stiffer penalties for accidents involving a motorcycle could make bikes very visible.
A theory I get on board with, is that a lot of it has to do with looming.. An approaching car is perceived as a threat very early on due to it's perceived size, it looks as if it's traveling faster than it is, because it's profile is so large to begin with..I agree with CrazyDave's take and would add that I am sick of folks accepting the fact that "I didn't see him" is a viable defense when a motorcycle is involved. People don't know how to look / they're in a hurry. And many two wheelers are not pure as driven snow when it comes to 'driving' habits.
I'd bet that stiffer penalties for accidents involving a motorcycle could make bikes very visible.