SC always trying to keep us down

[Troll]

www.wspa.com/story/24634647/sc-house-passes-new-moped-safety-requirements :tdown:>::doh:
(http://www.wspa.com/story/24634647/sc-house-passes-new-moped-safety-requirements)

[inuyasha]

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

[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).

[inuyasha]

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]

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]

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]

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

[flu]

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]

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]

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

[Irish]

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):shrug: Irish