 Bikers' Rights: Riding Side by Side - HB1808 - time to write!
Posted byherseyc on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 @ 20:43:32 EST
Contributed by herseyc
With HB1808 out of Committee, now is the time to start writing our delegates and asking that they support this bill when it comes up for a vote. Below is some information about the bill, and some talking points you may want to use in your correspondence:
HB1808 (Patron - Delegate Poisson) - Allows motorcyclists to ride two abreast in a single traffic lane. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?071+ful+HB1808
Talking Points:
- Virginia is only one of two states that specifically don’t allow two motorcycles to ride two abreast in a traffic lane.
- Two motorcycles abreast in a traffic lane aids in making the motorcycles more visible to other traffic.
- In larger groups of motorcycles, riding two abreast keeps the overall length of the group shorter, and discourages other vehicles from dangerously cutting into the group – an issue motorcyclists riding in groups often face.
Please email as many Delegates as possible, but at the very least, email YOUR Delegate. Don't know who your Delegate is? Find him/her here http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform Don't know the contact info for your Delegate? Find your Delegate on the list and click the name here http://leg1.state.va.us/071/mbr/MBR.HTM
Let's make sure our Representatives know what we want - write as soon as possible and spread the word!!
Penny Adams
Virginia Freedom Riders - Legislative Officer
http://www.vfr-race.com/
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Re: Riding Side by Side - HB1808 - time to write! (Score: 1)
by olknucklehead on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 @ 13:52:01 EST
(User Info | Send a Message) | | Ok...the bill made it out of comittee and will go to the house floor....e-mail or call your delegate. Did you know that you could be ticketed for Reckless driving for riding beside your buddy! Call or e-mail your delegate now! Stand up & be heard! |
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