New Moto law in Illinois

[Dan K]

New law effective 1/1/13. Don't wheelie while at speed...

Plus, you can get higher ape hangers!

No wheelies: Lead-footed motorcyclists found guilty of doing wheelies will have to pay up: Senate Bill 3452 will impose a $1,000 fine for driving a motorcycle on one wheel while speeding. The law also dictates that handlebars can be no higher than the driver’s head (current law sets the bar at the driver’s shoulders).

[bomber]

Lead-footed motorcyclists  . . . . . .


;-}

[et]

"driving a motorcycle on one wheel while speeding."

Does that mean you can do a wheelie if you are obeying the speed limit ??  

But why even yet another new law. Why isn't doing wheelies simply a careless or reckless driving ticket ?

[Gerry Sweetland]

But why even yet another new law. Why isn't doing wheelies simply a careless or reckless driving ticket ?

Lawyers?

Gerry

[Dan K]

because if you do it 'lead footed' over the speed limit, it is a MINIMUM $1,000 fine.  With reckless driving and what not, the city attorney/prosecutor has discretion to meet out whatever sentence they see fit.

And some dude on congress wanted ape hangers taller than his shoulders.

- Dan

[FJRider]

"driving a motorcycle on one wheel while speeding."

Does that mean you can do a wheelie if you are obeying the speed limit ??  

But why even yet another new law. Why isn't doing wheelies simply a careless or reckless driving ticket ?

So now stoppies are perfectly legal in illinois.

[falconati]

I'm glad the ape-hanger constituency was accurately represented.  Shows the government cares.

[mxvet57]

I'm glad the ape-hanger constituency was accurately represented.  Shows the government cares.

How much you bet ABATE was behind it.

[R Doug]

I'm glad the ape-hanger constituency was accurately represented.  Shows the government cares.

 

[squeezer]

I'm glad the ape-hanger constituency was accurately represented.  Shows the government cares.

I think it's a pretty sneaky ploy. Make those choppers handle even worse and you help clean up the gene pool.

[OU812]

I think it's a pretty sneaky ploy. Make those choppers handle even worse and you help clean up the gene pool.

natural selection is back!




 

[cornercarver]

I think it's a pretty sneaky ploy. Make those choppers handle even worse and you help clean up the gene pool.

     

[cam_1100]

No wheelies: Lead-footed motorcyclists found guilty of doing wheelies will have to pay up: Senate Bill 3452 will impose a $1,000 fine for driving a motorcycle on one wheel while speeding. The law also dictates that handlebars can be no higher than the driver’s head (current law sets the bar at the driver’s shoulders).

I don't get it....wouldn't having a lead-foot on a motorcycle slow you down and make it really hard to wheelie if your 'lead-foot' is mashing down the rear brake?


Sorry....had to do it

[motormike]

I think it's a pretty sneaky ploy. Make those choppers handle even worse and you help clean up the gene pool.

That's a two-for-one whammy if those that take themselve out are in Government.

[OU812]

That's a two-for-one whammy if those that take themselve out are in Government.

Win-Win!