utah helmet law proposed

[canyonchaser]

Beer sold in convenience and grocery stores is limited to 3.2%.  If you want take away beer over 3.2%, you have to buy it a state run liquor store.  Many restaurants have licenses to serve non 3.2 beer.

Definitely annoying, but not the end of the world.


 
Is this thread officially hijacked yet?  Sorry CC!

Well its even more confusing than that.  Utah has two alcohol measurements; alcohol by weight, and alcohol by volume.  The micro brews use the method that allows them to have more alcohol in the beer.  So it's really not all that bad. Plus, utah breweries are renowned for the taste and flavor of their beers and win all sorts of awards.  So its not as bad as people think.  
But if I could change anything about utah it would be Wine in grocery stores.

If you are a Coors or a Bud drinker, then too bad...

dp

[1KPerDay]

Well its even more confusing than that.  Utah has two alcohol measurements; alcohol by weight, and alcohol by volume.  The micro brews use the method that allows them to have more alcohol in the beer.  So it's really not all that bad. Plus, utah breweries are renowned for the taste and flavor of their beers and win all sorts of awards.  So its not as bad as people think.

But it's more fun to bitch about it all the time.  

[canyonchaser]

I really try to bitch about it loudly and vocally as much as possible.  I personally think the Mormons and weird liquor laws have kept the Wasatch Front from exploding in population like many other western states have.  

So yeah, Utah is a MISERABLE place to live.

dp

[1KPerDay]

Horrible. Stay away.

[XXRider]

Utah has funky liquor and helmet laws and Mormon quirks, but it is sure has some pretty countryside and that's what brought me out here.

[canyonchaser]

Utah has funky liquor and helmet laws and Mormon quirks, but it is sure has some pretty countryside and that's what brought me out here.

Doode NO!  Utah SUCKS!  Its a horrible place to live. The missionaries are constantly pounding on your door.  Polygamists are everywhere.  Every household have 15-kids running around making noise. You have to be careful what you sign, because you could be joining the Mormon church at any instant.  The beer is so bad, you may as well drink urine.  Its a terrible place to live.

Horrible I tell ya' Horrible.

dp

[1KPerDay]

 You have to be careful what you sign, because you could be joining the Mormon church at any instant.  

 

[Scratch33]

Here are some more complaints about alcohol sales in the state of Utah.

Yeah, weird state.  From my 2003 trip:

I left the Vegas heat with the destination of St. George, Utah in mind.  Note for beer lovers: don't go to St. George, Utah looking for brewpubs, pubs, or bars of any kind other than the corporate-type (Applebee's, Outback, etc.)  After I'd checked into a hotel, I rode around for about an hour looking for just a plain ol' neighborhood bar.  I finally pulled into a gas station and asked.  The clerk looked at me like I was an idiot and replied, simply: "This is Utah."  

I finally chose to stop at the local Outback Steak House, due mainly to the presence of a great-looking Mean Streak in the parking lot.  Turned out to be the bartender's scoot.  I ordered a tall Foster's, then told the bartender I wanted a takeout order.  "You did it right." he said.  "If you had ordered takeout first, then ordered the beer; it'd be illegal to serve ya."  "Huh what!?" I asked.  He looked at me and said, simply, "This is Utah."

[1KPerDay]

Yeah. Weird. Don't come back.

[XXRider]

So, what about this helmet stuff...?

[canyonchaser]

The law was killed quick and its no longer a worry

dp

[giantsquid]

Why all the concern about beer?  I hope we didn't run out of scotch already!!

[Clair]

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Somebody is NOT getting the hint ...

Utah sucks, it's horrible here, no reason to come or visit her.  Nothing to see here, move along ...

[Clair]

As for the helmet law ... it didn't get passed right? So for now at least that is fine.  I'm ATGATT so for me it's a non issue but what a sneaky way to slide it in.

It seems to only be directed toward the "young" rider right?  21 and under, or 20 and under inclusive.  Does seem to require a FF helmet, no 3/4 or anything.  And I have a dark face shield on my Scorpion ... is taht "clear" or would that be prohibited too?

I'm with CC though ... wine selection in this state sucks.  Brew pubs are pretty good, have a good selection, but for wine you really have to hunt for it.