Stuff it. I don't want to hear it.

That should make you feel better. It made ME feel better.

 

This is the attitude that lets them change the laws, if Texas bikers had this attitude we would still be wearin helmets. Once upon a time we had a helmet law in Texas then a minority of Texas road users (the bikers) got together and got it changed.

I just went through crap with the State of Texas when we fought to keep Texas navigable water ways open to wheeled motorized vehicles because in south Texas the river beds dry up and the water moves through the gravel so you may have to drive up or down river to get to the swimming hole. We lost, only because we couldn't get enough people to show up so we would out number those who wanted the river closed only about 50 people.

I would also like to state to those that live in Texas that were not here when we had the helmet law, also for those that think the outlaw clubs are nothing but a bunch of criminals.

The Banditos are why you don't have to wear a helmet they all showed up time and time and time again at the Capitol and got the law changed

 

The whole thing pissed me off...If you were driving a car and two idiots in cars pulled up next to you, the lady wouldn't have asked you if you were driving with them. She automatically assumed that because you were on a bike, you must have been with them![:@][:@][:@]

 

Exactly right. It's kind of funny how the 1% group is regarded not only amongst the general public, but even to those who ride in turn. A classmate of mine - since like the 3rd grade through high school - is a full patch holder; has been for years. Yeah, he's hard core. But if he weren't wearing his colors/rocker, and you by chance happened upon him in a non-biker type setting, you'd find him to be no different than most any other guy out there going about his daily life.

 

Problems are everywhere and there is really no easy solution.

I believe penalites should be based off of YOUR income. Someone that makes $100,000 per year and gets a $500 ticket. Big deal...this guy makes big bucks. Someone that makes $25,000 and gets the $500 ticket.....Who is this $500 ticket going to effect the most?

Furthermore...some penalities should get fine and jail time. Possibly even public service as well.

Long story short...if one causes wreck and serious injury or death has resulted. And if cell phone usage, alcohol involvement, driving too fast, driving too slow, following too closely, not paying attention, vehicle is not roadworthy....anything like that was involved. This excludes vehicle malfunction such as brakes though. It would be mandated you have jail time and a LARGE fine. You accidentally killed someone innocent, therefore you accidentally get to spend life in prison.

The population will ONLY increase....and the problems will only escalate. The problems will not go away and we do not need to look the other way. Something should be done and regulating vehicles are not the answer. It is not the vehicle at fault...it is the individual.