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/
