SC always trying to keep us down

Troll · 02-05-2014, 11:19 AM

www.wspa.com/story/24634647/sc-house-passes-new-moped-safety-requirements

**inuyasha** · 02-05-2014, 12:39 PM

Hi
Imho its a good idea, you can always have more safety measures in my book
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

Houndguy · 02-05-2014, 01:38 PM

Well I generally recommend increased safety measures I have mixed emotions about this law. While I agree wholeheartedly that a bike going 30 in a 45 MPH + zone is a danger to both biker and cars...I dislike the flashing light requirement. I think that will just create to much distraction and issues on the road (is he stopped or not?).

The vest issue is a non-issue to me. I would have rather seen him be a man and require helmets for all cyclists. That however is another debate for another time (I'm pro helmet by the way).

**inuyasha** · 02-05-2014, 02:05 PM

Hi
For me its ATGATT all the way
And for those that don't like the look of a reflective vest theres many hi viz reflective riding jackets out there
http://www.revzilla.com/hi-viz-neon-motorcycle-gear\
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

Troll · 02-05-2014, 10:08 PM

Bad part is a lot of the back roads around here are 45 - 55MPH, the road i front of my house is 55 and a scoot is the only transportation I have. This passes and I'm stuck in the driveway.

**inuyasha** · 02-05-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Troll

Bad part is a lot of the back roads around here are 45 - 55MPH, the road i front of my house is 55 and a scoot is the only transportation I have. This passes and I'm stuck in the driveway.

Hi
So sorry to hear that
You may have to get a larger scoot 150+ CCs get your endorsement and title register and insure as a motorcycle then
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

Houndguy · 02-05-2014, 11:32 PM

Bummer. As scooters grow in popularity however your going to see more of this.

flu · 02-06-2014, 12:40 AM

They should revisit the classification and restrictions. Class a moped as up to 150cc and raise moped speed limit to 40 from 25 and also require insurance and registration.

Bikergirl · 02-06-2014, 07:33 AM

I am for anything that provides for better visibility and I am also pro helmet. As far as restrictions as to where I can ride, I should be allowed anywhere a bicycle is allowed. If my scooter won't travel faster than a bicycle then what's the point of riding one.

Gimpdog · 02-06-2014, 11:35 AM

Maybe it should the bicyclists ought have the same regulations as scooters...

Irish · 06-30-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Houndguy

Well I generally recommend increased safety measures I have mixed emotions about this law. While I agree wholeheartedly that a bike going 30 in a 45 MPH + zone is a danger to both biker and cars...I dislike the flashing light requirement. I think that will just create to much distraction and issues on the road (is he stopped or not?).

The vest issue is a non-issue to me. I would have rather seen him be a man and require helmets for all cyclists. That however is another debate for another time (I'm pro helmet by the way).

pro helmet?---Let those who ride decide! While it may be stupid to ride without one , I'm totally against anything being mandated by the Govt! It's getting so that the people can't decide anything anymore. I don't walk with a cane because I want decisions made for me. Once upon a time this was AMERICA! (Sorry for the rant-I've always believed that the squeaky hinge gets the oil)

Irish

02-05-2014, 12:39 PM	#2
inuyasha Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 1,165	Hi Imho its a good idea, you can always have more safety measures in my book Take care and ride safely Yours Hank __________________ "4wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul" Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. Douglas MacArthur
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02-05-2014, 02:05 PM	#4
inuyasha Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 1,165	Hi For me its ATGATT all the way And for those that don't like the look of a reflective vest theres many hi viz reflective riding jackets out there http://www.revzilla.com/hi-viz-neon-motorcycle-gear\ Take care and ride safely Yours Hank __________________ "4wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul" Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. Douglas MacArthur
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02-05-2014, 11:32 PM	#7
Houndguy Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 176	Bummer. As scooters grow in popularity however your going to see more of this. __________________ A riders adventures and misadventures exploring the world of motorcycles and scooters. Riding nearly everyday through the big wide world. - http://www.2smallerwheels.blogspot.com/
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02-06-2014, 12:40 AM	#8
flu Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 19	They should revisit the classification and restrictions. Class a moped as up to 150cc and raise moped speed limit to 40 from 25 and also require insurance and registration. __________________ '12 Taotao CY50-T3 147QME!!! '12 Ruckus Clone (stock)
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02-06-2014, 07:33 AM	#9
Bikergirl Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 5	I am for anything that provides for better visibility and I am also pro helmet. As far as restrictions as to where I can ride, I should be allowed anywhere a bicycle is allowed. If my scooter won't travel faster than a bicycle then what's the point of riding one.
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02-06-2014, 11:35 AM	#10
Gimpdog Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: N Carolina Posts: 453	Maybe it should the bicyclists ought have the same regulations as scooters...
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