[BMWMc] Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March in GA

[JJ_BPK]

Going to Daytona??

I just received this massage. Pass it on to all who may be interested.

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Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:20:27 -0500
From: Jim Pxx xxx@gmail.com>
To: "BMW, Internet Riders"
Subject: [BMWMc] Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March in GA

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> I just received this notice,
>
> I thought it might be of interest to the Prezzies if you are going to
> Daytona through GA
>
> Jim Post / Bones
> Life is either a Daring Adventure or Nothing !!
>
> Subject: PRESS RELEASE FOR,IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION: Motorcycle
>
> Checkpoints to begin in March
>
> As many of you know, the State of Georgia received $70,000.00 from the
>
> NSTB for Motorcycle ONLY Safety Check Points. They will stop all
>
> Motorcycles at these Check Points.
>
> We were informed by unnamed sources that the Check Points would start
>
> in early March to coincide with The Daytona Bike Week Event. Most points
>
> of entry to Florida will be involved.
>
> We are anticipating them to start March 3rd in order to take advantage
>
> of the additional flow of Motorcycle traffic thru our State.
>
> I was told that the officers conducting the safety check points have
>
> been trained in what to check for sobe sure you, you paper work and your
> bike are in order.
>
> We understand that this is just a way to increase revenues so do all
>
> you can to avoid adding to the state funds.
>
> There are many who Trailer into Georgia and ride into Florida from here.
>
> You may wish to change your plans and trailer on through to Florida
>
>
>
> Dan Forrest,
>
> State Director of A.B.A.T.E. Georgia
>
> <http://www.incredimail.com/?id=606430&rui=130538033>
>
> --
> "Life without adventure is Nothing"

Letter posted to the ABATE Georgia web site...

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> The Office of the Governor
>
> State of Georgia
> 203 State Capitol
> Atlanta, Georgia 30334
>
> Re: NHTSA Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstrations Grant
>
>
>
> Dear Honorable Governor Deal:
>
> I am writing to voice my concerns over the National Highway Traffic Safety
> Administration?s Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstrations Grant Program
> and ask for your assistance in disrupting the program in Georgia. The
> program blantantly discriminates against motorcyclists and fails to
> address motorcycle safety.
>
> The NHTSA recently announced a grant program to supposedly address
> Motorcycle Safety issues. The recipient of the money for the demo project
> was the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The Georgia State Patrol is
> conducting a series of roadside motorcycle safety checks in accordance
> with what was outlined in the Request for Applications. The amount of
> NHTSA funding is $70,000.00. The motorcycle check points do not address
> nor decrease motorcycle accidents and instead ?profiles? motorcyclists and
> discriminates against citizens based on their mode on transportation and
> clothing.
>
> Motorcycle Safety is an important and growing issue in Georgia. Over the
> past several months Georgia has lost several motorcyclists to inattentive
> and distracted drivers. The Motorcycle Only Check Points do not address
> the issues that are killing our motorcyclists. A strong research based
> motorcycle safety awareness program is needed to ensure our safety and
> reduce crashes not police check points that target the victims of crashes.
>
> Members of the US Congress recently urged US Transportation Secretary
> LaHood to suspend the grant program and to concentrate on crash causation
> and education programs. I am asking for your help in suspending the demo
> program in Georgia.
>
> I am one of 800,000 registered motorcyclists in Georgia and am counting on
> your help to redirect and redefine motorcycle safety in Georgia.
>
> Thank you for time and consideration. If you have any questions or need
> further clarification please contact Linda Allen, Legislative Director,
> ABATE of Georgia, Inc. at 770-949-3426.
>
> Sincerely,
>
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>
> End of BMWMc Digest, Vol 7, Issue 81
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You may want to trailer or ride around Georgia...

I edited out the NSFW comments section,, After all I am a family type..