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Post by scooterelements on Mar 19, 2013 9:28:49 GMT -5
Pulled over for not wearing gloves and boots on my way to work.   |
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Post by terrilee on Mar 19, 2013 9:38:07 GMT -5
OUCH
how much is that gonna cost ya?
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Post by scooterelements on Mar 19, 2013 9:49:59 GMT -5
OUCH
how much is that gonna cost ya? $100.00 but its cool because nothing happens here if you dont pay it. Just cant renew your drivers license when it expires until its paid. So i have until 2015 to pay it lol |
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Post by terrilee on Mar 19, 2013 9:54:26 GMT -5
wow that is REALLY govt mandating what you do!!
gloves? the only time i see people wearing gloves is when its cold
and boots, well that might be a good idea, but to have it as a law?
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Post by scooterelements on Mar 19, 2013 10:05:40 GMT -5
wow that is REALLY govt mandating what you do!!
gloves? the only time i see people wearing gloves is when its cold
and boots, well that might be a good idea, but to have it as a law?
Puerto Rico has the strictest laws in the entire world for scooters, motorcycles. At all times we must wear DOT Helmet (Helmet cannot have any tint if it has a face shield) Eye Protection Gloves Long Pants Boots that cover the ankle After 6pm A reflector vest must be worn Lights on a scooter must be on at all times of the day. Exhaust must have a silencer installed if its not stock Scooter must have mirrors. |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 10:13:29 GMT -5
I can see all the others, but gloves, ankle boots and long pants is really a nanny state.
But, agreed, gloves save the hands from road rash
ankle boots may save broken ankels
And long pants is only common sense.
(I had the gloves on but was wearing sketchers and shorts when I had my accident)None of which would have saved me any more damage.
The helmet saved my life tho
I got stopped once for my psgr not having eye protection.
But gave her my helmet and i had my glasses on,so he let us go.
Got stopped in Sturgis for loud pipes, but the Bubs Exhaust hada baffles, so I got off there too
(Me, with my Honda 1100 getting stopped for loud pipes, with 500,000 harleys all around me-go figure)
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Post by justbuggin2 on Mar 19, 2013 11:25:46 GMT -5
honda are not upose to be loud like the hogs are and you stood out in the crowd
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 11:44:37 GMT -5
honda are not upose to be loud like the hogs are and you stood out in the crowd I guess, in a crowd of 500,000, me and my Honda 1100. I guess it's a compliment then. Here'she GF and her helix clone Attachments:
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 11:50:42 GMT -5
honda are not upose to be loud like the hogs are and you stood out in the crowd I guess, in a crowd of 500,000, me and my Honda 1100. I guess it's a compliment then. Here'she GF and her helix clone And me, in the garage with my Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 Which I hope to get triked soon Attachments:
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 11:51:44 GMT -5
I guess, in a crowd of 500,000, me and my Honda 1100. I guess it's a compliment then. Here'she GF and her helix clone And me, in the garage with my Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 Which I hope to get triked soon And what I hope to be riding soon Attachments:
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 11:53:19 GMT -5
And,I apologize for hacking this thread for my own personal issues.
But, back to the topic:
Yea, PR seems to have taken a tough stance on MC's and scooters.
Because the gob't knows better than we's do.
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 11:56:12 GMT -5
And,I apologize for hacking this thread for my own personal issues. But, back to the topic: Yea, PR seems to have taken a tough stance on MC's and scooters. Because the gob't knows better than we's do. and the bike (Magna 750 bobber) I was riding when I lost my leg, just to the upper left of the blue car, which the GMC in the background hit before hitting me. and, yes, that's the LF tire of the GMC. And, to show this is related. I was wearing a helmet and gloves, but shorts and skecthers. See, I can stay on topic Attachments:
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Post by rockynv on Mar 19, 2013 12:23:40 GMT -5
I can see all the others, but gloves, ankle boots and long pants is really a nanny state. Prevents insurance denials of coverage so the goverment does not get hooked for your medical care as often. US Armed Forces will all deny medical and loss of life coverage if you were riding a motorcycle/scooter at the time without a helmet, long sleeved riding jacket, long pants, gloves and over the ankle boots. The more budgets are streatched the more you will see these types of regulations not to protect you from yourself but to protect others from having to pay for your medical bills and such. |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 12:49:20 GMT -5
I can see all the others, but gloves, ankle boots and long pants is really a nanny state. Prevents insurance denials of coverage so the goverment does not get hooked for your medical care as often. US Armed Forces will all deny medical and loss of life coverage if you were riding a motorcycle/scooter at the time without a helmet, long sleeved riding jacket, long pants, gloves and over the ankle boots. The more budgets are streatched the more you will see these types of regulations not to protect you from yourself but to protect others from having to pay for your medical bills and such. That is soo true. The military, for years, has denied insurance settlements for any deviation of their regularions. Thanx for the reminder |
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 19, 2013 14:36:01 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your experience, davec, and glad you're back up on the horse. To OP: I hate pigs. That's why I always follow the law (except speeding in a 25) so if they **** with me, I **** back and if they badger me while I'm riding, they will be up on YouTube the next day. I don't put up with their shi8. I know the laws and I know my rights. I know too many of them after having a brother-in-law in the force (plain clothes officer, ultra-corrupt) that abuse their power. You gotta push back to keep that line from creeping in too close.
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