AMA Action Alert on Biker only check points

Gas Man · 10-10-2010, 01:18 AM

From Cyril Huze Blog

http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2010/10...y-checkpoints/

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AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) and the NMA (National Motorist Association) has formally questioned the potential discriminatory and legal nature of Motorcycle Only Checkpoints or Roadblocks administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Law enforcement officials may defend the program as a safety measure to decrease motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities, but here is no proof of its effectiveness. The practice, first modeled in New York State, has drawn the ire of thousands of motorcyclists nationally. NHTSA is now seeking up to five other law enforcement agencies, besides the state of New York, to participate in motorcycle-only checkpoints, and is offering $350,000 in federal funding.

The National Motorists Association has always opposed roadblocks, of any kind, and for any purpose other than warning travelers of an unforeseen danger; e.g. a collapsed bridge, flooded roadway, or multi-vehicle crash scene. Therefore it stands to reason that we would oppose the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) issuance of financial grants to fund motorcycle only roadblocks.

The AMA believes that the best way for NHTSA to reduce motorcycle crashes is to employ proven strategies, such as rider education and motorcycle awareness programs, that decrease the likelihood of crashes from ever occurring. These strategies must be research-based. Motorcyclists would be much better served by applying the funding to the national motorcycle crash causation study. To urge your Representative to support this important resolution

Take action and fill out a letter to your represenative.

http://capwiz.com/amacycle/issues/al...ertid=15219101

Particle Man · 10-10-2010, 03:59 AM

Yeah, it sucked in THIS state. Don't let it freakin' spread.

tallywacker · 10-10-2010, 11:33 AM

YAY waste more money!

Gas Man · 10-12-2010, 01:57 AM

It's a perfect example of a violation of our 4th admendment rights.

marko138 · 10-12-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

It's a perfect example of a violation of our 4th admendment rights.

Violating our rights is nothing new in this country.

Particle Man · 10-12-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Violating our rights is nothing new in this country.

Neither is people rolling over and taking it, unfortunately.

marko138 · 10-12-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Neither is people rolling over and taking it, unfortunately.

Most definately not.

101lifts2 · 10-12-2010, 03:31 PM

This is why we just run. FTP!

pauldun170 · 10-12-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

This is why we just run. FTP!

FTP indeed

OneSickPsycho · 10-12-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

FTP indeed

Someone really should caption that with 'FTP'.

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