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Post by skuttadawg on Dec 6, 2013 23:52:58 GMT -5
I will dig up the link but I saw where NC and SC are talking about making moped riders wear a reflect vest due to all of the moped vs car wrecks
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Post by spandi on Dec 7, 2013 0:04:30 GMT -5
I don't know if that will change things all that much, I wear a yellow reflective vest with 120 glowing greenish-yellow lights, I get referred to as the Christmas tree and UFO by folks who see me. (but they also say they're glad they can)
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 7, 2013 3:57:33 GMT -5
what is the penalty for not wearing a vest if that law goes into effect? that is usually why laws are written in the first place, just another tax law on the books. of course whoever produces those vests will benefit also.
if riders want to make themselves more visible, we don't need government to do it for us.
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Post by rockynv on Dec 7, 2013 8:39:15 GMT -5
what is the penalty for not wearing a vest if that law goes into effect? that is usually why laws are written in the first place, just another tax law on the books. of course whoever produces those vests will benefit also. if riders want to make themselves more visible, we don't need government to do it for us. If you cause a problem that potentially impacts the rights of the many then there will be laws written to deal with the issue of the few or the one causing the problem. If too many riders don't follow good sense and if a root cause analysis shows that it was a poor or bad choice that caused the incidents then there will be laws written to protect the rights of the greater number of people especially once a repettative pattern developes. That is why we have building, fire, traffic, health and safety regulations. If everyone just showed good sense and made more appriate choices in riding gear with staying visible in mind then they would not be compelled to deal with it via regulation. Really caused by the few in the riding community who chose badly compelling the law makers to step in. |
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Post by kevinharrell on Dec 7, 2013 10:09:11 GMT -5
The law is there so that the T.S.A. satellites can spot you better. But, do not worry a foil on your helmet will keep them from reading your thoughts.  |
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Post by shalomdawg on Dec 7, 2013 11:16:09 GMT -5
howdy, that won't work since there is a break in the foil where the visor is
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by JerryScript on Dec 7, 2013 11:17:56 GMT -5
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Post by cookietin on Dec 7, 2013 13:44:15 GMT -5
I would think the more you do to make yourselves as visible as possible is to your advantage in a court of law.
If injured, or even killed, you showed that you did all you could to make yourself visible. You took responsibility, action, showed a commitment to safe riding; and you aids drivers with they're becoming more aware of riders with your hi-vis gear, lighting mods, etc.
On the other hand, holding the rider responsible for his injury/death for NOT wearing hi-vis gear may actually encourage more careless drivers.
Any lawyers in the house who can comment on what will no doubt become an issue in the future?
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Post by larrball on Dec 7, 2013 20:37:53 GMT -5
howdy, that won't work since there is a break in the foil where the visor is lotsa miles and smiles to ya ken Ah come on, the U.F.O.'s guys do vote on macho Monday's . They will pick him up and do the necessary repair's. |
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Post by tvnacman on Dec 7, 2013 20:47:11 GMT -5
I would think the more you do to make yourselves as visible as possible is to your advantage in a court of law. If injured, or even killed, you showed that you did all you could to make yourself visible. You took responsibility, action, showed a commitment to safe riding; and you aids drivers with they're becoming more aware of riders with your hi-vis gear, lighting mods, etc. On the other hand, holding the rider responsible for his injury/death for NOT wearing hi-vis gear may actually encourage more careless drivers. Any lawyers in the house who can comment on what will no doubt become an issue in the future? sad but true . John |
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Post by yelloscoot on Dec 8, 2013 23:08:30 GMT -5
Any lawyers in the house who can comment on what will no doubt become an issue in the future? A lawyer...on a Scooter....?  |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 9, 2013 12:54:11 GMT -5
Well...
I passed this idea around the trailer park, and the consensus among the rednecks was that it WAS a good idea; "Wearin' them bright reflective vests (like the road-construction workers) makes 'em easier targets to hit when yer' pretty drunk and yer' aim ain't all that good..." Onliest thing gooder would be the law puttin' a lit-up target on the back..."... LOL! Hmmm...  Leo (considering wearin' flat-black and cammo at night) in Texas... HeHeHe
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Post by rockynv on Dec 10, 2013 5:30:50 GMT -5
howdy, that won't work since there is a break in the foil where the visor is lotsa miles and smiles to ya ken A mirrored face shield might take care of it if your that concerned. Let us know if it helps. ;> |
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Post by spandi on Dec 10, 2013 10:35:45 GMT -5
Well...
I passed this idea around the trailer park, and the consensus among the rednecks was that it WAS a good idea; "Wearin' them bright reflective vests (like the road-construction workers) makes 'em easier targets to hit when yer' pretty drunk and yer' aim ain't all that good..." Onliest thing gooder would be the law puttin' a lit-up target on the back..."... LOL! Hmmm... Leo (considering wearin' flat-black and cammo at night) in Texas... HeHeHe Yep Leo, People joke that I'll either be really safe or the best drunk target on the road.  |
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Post by tarkus on Dec 10, 2013 11:10:16 GMT -5
I will dig up the link but I saw where NC and SC are talking about making moped riders wear a reflect vest due to all of the moped vs car wrecks Vest are the lease of the problems, it pure BS. If they are truly concerned about public safety they would fix this. From South Carolina law SECTION 56-1-1730. Eligibility for, and suspension, revocation, or cancellation of, moped operator's license. A person is eligible for a moped operator's license without regard to his eligibility for or the status of any other driver's license or permit. The department may suspend, revoke, or cancel a moped operator's license only for violations committed while operating a moped. A moped operator's license may be suspended, revoked, or canceled in the same manner and upon the same grounds for which any other motor vehicle operator's license or permit may be suspended, revoked, or canceled. As long as a person can be on the auto revoked list and still legally operate any motor vehicle on the road you have a problem. This loophole in many states flys in the face of public safty. |
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