Georgia State Justifies Motorcycle Checkpoints - Page 2

Gas Man · 03-05-2011, 07:05 PM

Exactly... it's bs

Papa_Complex · 03-04-2011, 07:13 AM

Seems to me that if they were really trying to cut down on motorcyclist deaths, there are better places to have a checkpoint than a limited access highway.

LeeNetworX · 03-04-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Seems to me that if they were really trying to cut down on motorcyclist deaths, there are better places to have a checkpoint than a limited access highway.

Exactly. If it was about safety and not money, they would setup checkpoints up in the mountains, where most people are actually riding. That's where I do 95% of my riding these days, thankfully...so I don't expect to run into one of these BS checkpoints.

wildchild · 03-07-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Exactly. If it was about safety and not money, they would setup checkpoints up in the mountains, where most people are actually riding. That's where I do 95% of my riding these days, thankfully...so I don't expect to run into one of these BS checkpoints.

I disagree, people running in the mountains like you are more likely to have gear on and be properly licensed for operation. they maintain their machine at a level equal to the riding style. limited access highway is more useful for the guy who found a bike cheap, doesn't maintain it, doesn't need a license as long as he knows what he's doing etc.

if you're gonna look to give out tickets you want to go where violaters are. most violations in the mountains would be speeding or passing, they already have patrol cars for that.

derf · 03-07-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

I disagree, people running in the mountains like you are more likely to have gear on and be properly licensed for operation. they maintain their machine at a level equal to the riding style. limited access highway is more useful for the guy who found a bike cheap, doesn't maintain it, doesn't need a license as long as he knows what he's doing etc.

if you're gonna look to give out tickets you want to go where violaters are. most violations in the mountains would be speeding or passing, they already have patrol cars for that.

Then they should set up in the inner city

tommymac · 03-07-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

Then they should set up in the inner city

They do in NYC, just pull over all the clowns in icon gear or the wannabe bulletproof vests

the chi · 03-04-2011, 08:14 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, 09:04 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, 09:21 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, 05:25 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).

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Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Seems to me that if they were really trying to cut down on motorcyclist deaths, there are better places to have a checkpoint than a limited access highway. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

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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, 09:21 AM	#9
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.