tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24628937.post8510316412514764602..comments2024-03-10T01:23:48.606-07:00Comments on Belt Drive Betty's Blog: It's gonna get ugly folksBelt Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588809288861322365noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24628937.post-50468989760579261802010-06-13T08:22:28.046-06:002010-06-13T08:22:28.046-06:00I find it odd that ditracted drivers that really r...I find it odd that ditracted drivers that really run the risk of causing serious bodily harm and property damage to others get a $175 fine and loud pipes get a $250fine. Say it out loud. Did that sound stupid to you?<br /><br />Here in Ontario... truckers held a "Slow Down" as a way to get the attention of politicians that were raising taxes on Diesel. What I am saying here is that careful, well thought out ways of getting attention of the city fathers in communities affected is the best choice of action. It seems that this bylaw got passed because not enough people decided to fight it at the source, council meetings.<br /><br />We, as a group, have only ourselves to blame and this bylaw will not go away, at least in Edmonton. Moncton is going through something similar. This can be put squarly on the shoulders of those who get a big kick out of annoying the snot out of others in an outdoor restaurant patio area and the people that like to wind out the engine at 2am while the rest of us try to sleep. I ride too. My pipes are NOT stock but I don't go out of my way to piss anyone off... just like the majority of riders.<br /><br />Careful planning and well timed protests must be organised. YOU are the Government. YOU elected those in office to do things as YOU want them done. Don't believe me? Elections are held to put in place those that best represent the wishes of the electorate... YOU! Next time the elections roll around... vote. Hold politicians accountable for decisions that affect you. Don't just grumble, grab the remote and tune in "Dancing like Ponies".<br /><br />Right now it is time to have that bylaw amended so it better represents the actual seriousness of issues on the road. <br /><br />I leave you with this question: If someone you love is killed by a driver that leaves a stop sign and says "I didn't see him/her"... what is the fine for Failing to yeild right of way? I am pretty sure it's not $250.00<br /><br />Ken<br /><br />Biker Radio MagazineKenhttp://www.bikerradiomagazine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24628937.post-18435014852080996812010-06-10T09:30:24.309-06:002010-06-10T09:30:24.309-06:00This by-law won't hold up in court as it is a ...This by-law won't hold up in court as it is a Charter violation in regards to the "law is not applied fairly across the community". Therefore it IS a discriminatory law (ie: some of us are less equal than others...lawn mowers, Hondas with glass pack mufflers and modified trucks). Even a lawn mower that pulls in at a higher dB rating and is not considered a "temporary noise" is still allowed to operate during "daytime" hours, which even motorcyclists cannot even partake. <br /><br />Also keep your eyes out for how the police test. The J2825 method is tested 20 inches from the pipe at a 45 degree angle. You can be sure the police will screw this up. Do not correct the officer administering the test, but take notes so you can use this as well to fight the ticket in court. <br /><br />Do I have loud pipes? I don't know, not yet at least. However I do support biker rights and if they start targeting some of us in our community, then what's next? <br /><br />Keep that in mind and fight this....it is our DUTY to fight this...Slaughterhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116360587639812242noreply@blogger.com