Georgia State Justifies Motorcycle Checkpoints - Page 2

the chi · 03-04-2011, 09:14 AM

Total BS. Derf is correct. And I agree with GM quoting the constitution there. This is crap. And if I have to pull over to wait to get my stuff checked out, it won't be a "minute". I'm going to have to wait in line with all the other poor assholes who follow the rules while the ones they are trying to catch are going to be flying by giving us all the finger.

I'm about to make a general statement here, I realize it doesn't apply to 100% of the cop pop. however, cops here hate bikers.

I got my first ticket this past Sept. and it was a total profiling incident. Even the cops I work with agreed. I was being passed by cars and trucks, was in a group of cars and trucks and I was singled out and pulled over. After he about ran my ass over with his reckless driving skills. The dude made it obvious he was trying to nail me on something. Checking the bike, my ID, my paperwork, etc. Calling in all my info, like I was trying to pull something, and gave me a speeding ticket telling me I was going yea fast when my bike never indicated anywhere CLOSE to that. But since he was a GSP it wasnt worth fighting.

z06boy · 03-04-2011, 10:04 AM

Sorry if I missed it but do they not have yearly state safety inspections in Georgia ? They have them here in NC so no need for this BS as far as making sure everything works on the bike. They don't check my helmet...that's the only thing I see that's different.

I think these "checkpoints" are BS and as stated...just a revenue generator.

Trip · 03-04-2011, 10:21 AM

Motorcycle riders hurt America. They don't deserve constitutional rights.

I will laugh at anyone who gets ticketed or put in jail from this.

Gas Man · 03-04-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by the chi

I'm about to make a general statement here, I realize it doesn't apply to 100% of the cop pop. however, cops here hate bikers.

WRONG. Cops hate sportbikes! Honest as shit. It's more about the bike style than anything.

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Originally Posted by z06boy

Sorry if I missed it but do they not have yearly state safety inspections in Georgia ? They have them here in NC so no need for this BS as far as making sure everything works on the bike. They don't check my helmet...that's the only thing I see that's different.

I think these "checkpoints" are BS and as stated...just a revenue generator.

Good call. IDK. Well what about NY? They were the first to do this and I think they do have yearly inspections.

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Originally Posted by Trip

Motorcycle riders hurt America. They don't deserve constitutional rights.

I will laugh at anyone who gets ticketed or put in jail from this.

Well the jail thing would be me. Cause I don't stand for shit like this. I'm so glad that Michigan is on the side of the US Supreme Court. We don't do inspections or checkpoints of any kind.

Well they will do seat belt check points. Signs up and all that. You aren't wearing, they simply point at you and tell you to pull into a parking lot for your ticket.

However, that is different cause you ARE breaking the law and seat belt tickets can be a primary offense (meaning they can pull you over for it).

101lifts2 · 03-04-2011, 11:42 PM

Revenue...it takes money to make money.

Unconstitutional...but when do we care about that anymore.

derf · 03-05-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

WRONG. Cops hate sportbikes! Honest as shit. It's more about the bike style than anything.

Agreed, cops dont even blink at me on the klr, on the CBR though they love to follow me around. Just an observation.

Trip · 03-05-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

WRONG. Cops hate sportbikes! Honest as shit. It's more about the bike style than anything.

For the most part I agree with that. There are the oddballs that actually ride them though and they aren't too bad to deal with, like shane.

Gas Man · 03-05-2011, 03:27 AM

And there are plenty of no muffler, no baffle exhausts on cruisers that they will ticket as well.

Lamnidae · 03-05-2011, 03:45 AM

I agree, the cops I've been around in HSV/AL/TN don't like the sport bikes one bit, but they seem to bat a blind eye to any of the cruisers around town (even though I've been seeing more and more riding like jackholes).

Particle Man · 03-05-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

Agreed, cops dont even blink at me on the klr, on the CBR though they love to follow me around. Just an observation.

They don't follow you on the KLR because they figure it can't break the speed limit

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03-04-2011, 10:04 AM	#12
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Sorry if I missed it but do they not have yearly state safety inspections in Georgia ? They have them here in NC so no need for this BS as far as making sure everything works on the bike. They don't check my helmet...that's the only thing I see that's different. I think these "checkpoints" are BS and as stated...just a revenue generator.

03-04-2011, 10:21 AM	#13
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Motorcycle riders hurt America. They don't deserve constitutional rights. I will laugh at anyone who gets ticketed or put in jail from this.