Helmet law enforcement lawsuit gets tossed
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 | 12:26 p.m. A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging how Southern Nevada police departments enforce the Nevada motorcycle helmet law. A dozen motorcyclists filed suit in September against Clark County and the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite and Boulder City. They complained police were [...]
Michigan Helmet law could be lifted……
Soon bikers in the state of Michigan may get the choice whether or not they choose to wear a helmet. Legislation passed the Michigan House 69-39 Wednesday afternoon. The bill will now go to the Michigan Senate. If it passes the Senate, it is unclear if Governor Rick Snyder would pass it. Similar attempts were [...]
No Colors, No Tattoos, To Loud, Really………..
Heads up New Hampshire riders…. we need your feedback! There’s pending legislation that needs your support! The alcohol commission is attempting to "force" bar owners to initiate a "NO COLORS, NO TRIBAL WORK, NO TATTOOS, etc." policy for bars in New Hampshire!! Rep Sherm Packard and Jenn Coffey are working to stop this. Please take [...]
Motorcycle Exhaust Decibel Testing for Maine
Rogue-Sturgis Freedom Fighters -Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005-www.bikerrogue.com Maine has adopted a simple yet reliable testing procedure that allows motorcyclists to prove their bikes don’t violate Maine’s motor vehicle sound law, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. Under a new law that went into effect on May 26, motorcyclists ticketed for excessive sound emitting [...]
Bill to repeal state’s helmet law makes it out of committee
Rogue -Sturgis Freedom Fighters -Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005 -www.bikerrogue.com By Anjeanette Damon (contact) Tuesday, April 26, 2011 | 2:01 a.m. Sen. Don Gustavson Carson City — They said it could never happen. Lobbyists would joke about it in the hallways. Legislators would privately roll their eyes each time the bill was introduced. Yet, [...]
NEVADA MANDATORY HELMET LAW REPEAL
Rogue-Sturgis Freedom Fighters -Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005-www.bikerrogue.com There is currently a bill in the Nevada Legislature that would repeal that states Mandatory Helmet Law. It is Senate Bill 177. At this time there is a senator trying to keep it from going forwarded. I would like to suggest those living in Nevada contact [...]
Florida Stiffer Penalties Bill
Information sent in from Rogue-Sturgis Freedom Fighters Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005 -www.bikerrogue.com In Reference to Florida Senate 2011 SB-608 FLORIDA STIFFER PENALTIES BILL – http://static.lobbytools.com/bills/2011/pdf/AS06081220.pdf Having dealt with both legislators and unions for many years I will start off by saying I think they are asking for to much and that will give [...]
Georgia motorcycle only checkpoints
Rogue-Sturgis Freedom Fighters -Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005 www.bikerrogue.com Now confirmed by two sources. Unless Georgia has an epiphany and realizing this will cost them much in court as of this date we have been assured they they are going ahead with their motorcycle checkpoints during daytona bike week. Suggest if you have friends [...]
Motorcycle Checkpoints May End Up in Supreme Court
Rogue,Sturgis Freedom Fighters ,Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005-www.bikerrogue.com Disputing the Constitutionality of Motorcycle Only Checkpoints NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Motorcyclists across the nation are awaiting a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York which they hope will declare New York’s “motorcycle only” roadway checkpoints to [...]
Senators debate bill repealing motorcycle safety course reimbursement
Motorcycle safety education providers would no longer receive state reimbursement under a bill debated on general file Jan. 24. The Motorcycle Safety Education Fund currently receives $3 from the Highway Trust Fund for every motorcycle registered in the state and $3.50 from the Department of Motor Vehicles Cash Fund for each motorcycle operator’s license issued [...]
Motorcyclists gather at Capitol to lobby representatives
Sent in from Rogue Leather vests, chaps and blue jeans replaced standard business attire up and down the Capitol hallways Monday as motorcyclists from across Texas gathered to speak with their representatives about legislation affecting their freedoms and lifestyle. At the top of most motorcyclists’ agendas: helmet laws, profiling and a proposal to institute roadblocks [...]
A ruler who rules!
Checkpoint Warning in Las Vegas POLICE STATE When Las Vegas police failed to properly post a checkpoint warning sign the proper distance from a checkpoint, Weezy, a freedom fighter for civil liberties and civil rights activist held up a sign warning of the checkpoint ahead. Bad cops – No donuts. Weezy exercises his right to [...]
This was just sent to me. This should apply to Motorcycle Stops as well.
Received from Rogue A civil liberties group filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the use of "stop and frisk" searches by Philadelphia police, alleging that the policy is violating the rights of blacks and Latinos who have done nothing wrong. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania filed the lawsuit on behalf of eight men [...]
State Of New York Steals Motorcycles
Received From Rogue New York State DMV steals motorcycles? November 4th, 2010 12:12 am ETDo you like this story? Wednesday, November 3, 2010, was an historic (half) victory for Mike Willig of Hudson Falls, New York, against the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. Some background on Mike’s case, as excerpted from Hank McGrath’s previous article (see [...]
OSHA Wants to Ban Motorcycles
Imagine if motorcycles did not exist and someone tried to bring them to market as a new, efficient, fun, space-saving form of transportation. They would never get even considered for government approval for sale. Notice that she was not teaching the kids how to do wheelies and burnouts (that’s our job) just riding along and [...]
Florida Legislature Is In Session
From Our friend Rogue Like many areas of the country Florida’s Legislature is in session. That means there will be a lot of new laws proposed and passed. I try to pay attention to these proposed laws and how they will affect, motorcyclist, friends, family and me personally. I also try to let others know [...]
Motorcycle Only Checkpoints
A good read from Rogue Lisa, Motorcycle Only Checkpoints are increasing around the country and are definitely a form of profiling. I thought you might be interested in what is going on in North Carolina.
This came from Cycle News Blog… I think it is great
Many are currently fighting the injustice of the CPSIA – which has banned the sale of youth OHVs – by going by the book to make their voices heard. But Malcolm Smith remembers a time when motorcyclists were rebels. He, and a number of others in the motorcycle industry, decided to take the rogue path [...]
Stop The Insanity: Updated
The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act of 2008 Could Be Devastating To All Joe Hawkins walked into his local dealership in Washington State, strolled up to the parts counter and told the salesman that he wanted to buy a throttle tube for this Kawasaki KLR650. He was told that couldn’t be done. Turns out the [...]
New Hampshire Riders Beware!
New Hampshire is trying to pass a bill for loud pipes. This could effect you the rider that enjoys and supports Laconia as well. Please read and tell a friend! HB 95, in my opinion, will be harmful to all who ride motorcycles. Below is the entire text of the bill. It is my hope [...]
Bikernet.com’s Keith Ball Heads Up Exploratory Motorcycle Action Committee as a Part of SEMA- First Official Meeting to be Held at V-Twin Expo In Cincinnati
If there is one guy you want on your side , it would have to be Keith.This guy kicks ass and is committed to the fight Wilmington, California, December 30, 2008: Keith R. Ball, President of Bikernet.com has met with several industry leaders to investigate a Motorcycle Action Committee under SEMA. The tough economic times [...]
From the desk of TBear
Hi Lisa, REAL BIG ice storm here on Thursday night thru Friday. 1/2of New Hampshire Vermont and my area of NY had 1 ½ inches of ice causing massive power outages. We just got ours back but they say it will take up to a week for the rest of the area to get power [...]
And It Continues…..Club Patch Bans & Seizure Strategy Spreading Across the Globe
Bikies to Be Stripped Of Colours, Insignia By Police The shit U.S. Feds have started on the West Coast to take patches through trademark seizures has already spread to Australia. Is Free Speech an endangered right for organized motorcycling? QUEENSLAND bikies have called a truce to discuss action over the State Government’s plan to [...]
Colors
We are all aware of the controversy that has been going on for a long time about Colors. Many places have refused to let people in wearing them. There will always be a discussion on if this is right or wrong. No matter what you think about the subject it has gotten out of hand. [...]
Trouble For Bikers In Florida
Here’s an excerpt from my friend Cyril’s blog www.cyrilhuzeblog.com. It was a response to a post from Pepper of the Sturgis Rally and needs your attention! …And speaking of freedom, let’s not forget the grassroots movement in this country, and around the world, who represent riders, who are generally unaware of the battles that are [...]
