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		<title>VA 2010 Motorcycle Related Legislation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a quick list of motorcycle related bills that have been filed for this years Virginia legislative session. This would allow a rider to proceed through a red traffic light after coming to a complete stop and waiting 120 seconds. HB752 Traffic lights; allows motorcycle, etc., to proceed through intersections showing steady red signal. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a quick list of motorcycle related bills that have been filed for this years Virginia legislative session.</p>
<p>This would allow a rider to proceed through a red traffic light after coming to a complete stop and waiting 120 seconds.<br />
<a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=101&amp;typ=bil&amp;val=HB752+">HB752</a><br />
Traffic lights; allows motorcycle, etc., to proceed through intersections showing steady red signal.</p>
<p>This changes Virginia&#8217;s helmet law to include those mini-scooters, pocket bikes, and what not.<br />
<a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=101&amp;typ=bil&amp;val=HB395" target="_blank">HB395</a><br />
Motorcycles; helmet use. Removes exception that allows operators and passengers riding on motorcycles with wheels of eight inches or less to ride without wearing a helmet.</p>
<p>Not specifically motorcycle related, but this is one that we have tried to change in years past to make it legal for 2 motorcycles to ride side by side.<br />
<a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=101&amp;typ=bil&amp;val=HB163" target="_blank">HB163</a><br />
Vehicles driving abreast. Provides that the prohibition on vehicles driving abreast does not apply to vehicles lawfully overtaking and passing vehicles traveling in the same direction.</p>
<p><strong>BAD! &#8211; Loud Pipes Save Lives!!!</strong>  <a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=101&amp;typ=bil&amp;val=HB579" target="_blank">HB579</a><br />
Mufflers on motorcycles. Provides that motorcycles shall use a muffler system in good working order that meets federal standards.</p>
<p>I am sure this one comes from one of the talking points from last couple years two abreast bills with us saying LEOs regularly ride two abreast.<br />
<a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=101&amp;typ=bil&amp;val=SB321" target="_blank">SB321</a><br />
Motorcycles driving two abreast; law-enforcement officers. Allows law-enforcement officers on official duty to drive motorcycles two abreast in a single lane.</p>
<p><a href="http://leg1.state.va.us/101/lst/LS309555.HTM">Here is a link to the motorcycle search results&#8230; (May or may not work)</a> There are a few others with the mention of motorcycle in them, but the bills are not specifically motorcycle related.</p>
<p>Anyone know of anything else going on or any other bills that we, as motorcycle riders, may be interested in?</p>

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