Default Great way to draw attention to a "distracted driver" killing a biker

stanger92 · 10-02-2010, 07:25 PM

I know accidents happen, but all too often it is the "distracted driver" hitting an innocent motorcyclist. This is a good local hard-working family, that I am sure is in terrible pain. I thought this was a great way to draw attention, and even if it makes one person look twice it could save another life.

RIP

Link to article:
http://www.thesouthern.com/news/loca...cc4c03286.html

Procession pics:
http://www.thesouthern.com/news/loca...tml?mode=image

stanger92 · 10-02-2010, 07:26 PM

I don't know why it says default in title?????

101lifts2 · 10-02-2010, 07:48 PM

Caltrans put up "Look for Motorcycists" on the overhead LED signs for one month every year. I think they caused a number of accidents from people trying to read it (Mexicans have a hard time driving let alone trying to read a sign that is not in Espanol).

Homeslice · 10-02-2010, 08:30 PM

lol @ some of the procession riders not wearing helmets......including their girlfriends........just sayin'

Trip · 10-02-2010, 08:33 PM

That was near my sisters house.

Kaneman · 10-02-2010, 10:52 PM

Ironically enough, that funeral procession would stand to be extremely distracting to other motorists.

Particle Man · 10-03-2010, 09:44 AM

Happens way too often. Cars are just evolving into things that only encourage poor driving habits (smart cruise control, self-parking, etc).

Kaneman · 10-03-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Happens way too often. Cars are just evolving into things that only encourage poor driving habits (smart cruise control, self-parking, etc).

Have you seen the new Mercedes commercial where they basically promote driving like an ass?

Avatard · 10-03-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Have you seen the new Mercedes commercial where they basically promote driving like an ass?

"I wasn't paying attention, but thank god my car was..."

That one?

What's next?

"I wasn't paying attention when I ran over that biker, but my car was...it dialed OnStar..."

Kaneman · 10-03-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

"I wasn't paying attention, but thank god my car was..."

That one?

What's next?

"I wasn't paying attention when I ran over that biker, but my car was...it dialed OnStar..."

Yup, that's the one. Scary shit man...not in a big rush to replace the bike I just sold..

10-02-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
stanger92 jfakldf Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: So. IL Moto: 03 HD FXST, 02 R1 Posts: 11	Default Great way to draw attention to a "distracted driver" killing a biker I know accidents happen, but all too often it is the "distracted driver" hitting an innocent motorcyclist. This is a good local hard-working family, that I am sure is in terrible pain. I thought this was a great way to draw attention, and even if it makes one person look twice it could save another life. RIP Link to article: http://www.thesouthern.com/news/loca...cc4c03286.html Procession pics: http://www.thesouthern.com/news/loca...tml?mode=image Last edited by stanger92; 10-02-2010 at 07:28 PM.. Reason: bad links

10-02-2010, 07:48 PM	#3
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Caltrans put up "Look for Motorcycists" on the overhead LED signs for one month every year. I think they caused a number of accidents from people trying to read it (Mexicans have a hard time driving let alone trying to read a sign that is not in Espanol). __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

10-02-2010, 10:52 PM	#6
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Ironically enough, that funeral procession would stand to be extremely distracting to other motorists. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

10-02-2010, 07:26 PM	#2
stanger92 jfakldf Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: So. IL Moto: 03 HD FXST, 02 R1 Posts: 11	I don't know why it says default in title?????

10-02-2010, 08:30 PM	#4
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	lol @ some of the procession riders not wearing helmets......including their girlfriends........just sayin'

10-02-2010, 08:33 PM	#5
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	That was near my sisters house.

10-03-2010, 09:44 AM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Happens way too often. Cars are just evolving into things that only encourage poor driving habits (smart cruise control, self-parking, etc).