Myrtle beach fall rally
Road Captain
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From: S.C.
It appears MB is keeping it word - it set up check points yesterday and today, issued citations and impounded vehicle. I am assuming they are all motorcycles as the article below is regarding the rally.
From: htp://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/135/story/618532.html
News - Breaking News
Saturday, Oct. 04, 2008
MB police checkpoint nets 70 citations, 7 arrests
Myrtle Beach police issued 70 citations Friday night during a traffic safety checkpoint on 21st Avenue North, according to a news release.
Police checked 935 vehicles during the event and arrested seven people and towed seven vehicles, Sgt. John Bertang said in the release.
Here is a breakdown of the citations issued by officers during the checkpoint.
16 driver's license violations
21 vehicle license violations
3 equipment violations
one driving under the influence
one illegal alcohol case
3 illegal drug cases involving marijuana
2 other moving violations
16 no proof of insurance violations
Other citations that were issued included one wanted person being located; a gun seizure; two paraphernalia violations and a taxi ordinance violation.
From: htp://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/135/story/618532.html
News - Breaking News
Saturday, Oct. 04, 2008
MB police checkpoint nets 70 citations, 7 arrests
Myrtle Beach police issued 70 citations Friday night during a traffic safety checkpoint on 21st Avenue North, according to a news release.
Police checked 935 vehicles during the event and arrested seven people and towed seven vehicles, Sgt. John Bertang said in the release.
Here is a breakdown of the citations issued by officers during the checkpoint.
16 driver's license violations
21 vehicle license violations
3 equipment violations
one driving under the influence
one illegal alcohol case
3 illegal drug cases involving marijuana
2 other moving violations
16 no proof of insurance violations
Other citations that were issued included one wanted person being located; a gun seizure; two paraphernalia violations and a taxi ordinance violation.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 889
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From: Over Here in GA
Yea, but they have always set up those checkpoints randomly in MB during the bike weeks...None of those citations are for anything that was recently passed, and the majority of what is listed there, would be violations anywhere. They know they are going to find that stupid **** listed there, its easy money for them. Why would you ride without your endorsement, or knowing your license is expired...like I said Easy pickins...
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Dikes, windmills & wooden shoes
It appears MB is keeping it word - it set up check points yesterday and today, issued citations and impounded vehicle. I am assuming they are all motorcycles as the article below is regarding the rally.
From: htp://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/135/story/618532.html
News - Breaking News
Saturday, Oct. 04, 2008
MB police checkpoint nets 70 citations, 7 arrests
Myrtle Beach police issued 70 citations Friday night during a traffic safety checkpoint on 21st Avenue North, according to a news release.
Police checked 935 vehicles during the event and arrested seven people and towed seven vehicles, Sgt. John Bertang said in the release.
Here is a breakdown of the citations issued by officers during the checkpoint.
16 driver's license violations
21 vehicle license violations
3 equipment violations
one driving under the influence
one illegal alcohol case
3 illegal drug cases involving marijuana
2 other moving violations
16 no proof of insurance violations
Other citations that were issued included one wanted person being located; a gun seizure; two paraphernalia violations and a taxi ordinance violation.
From: htp://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/135/story/618532.html
News - Breaking News
Saturday, Oct. 04, 2008
MB police checkpoint nets 70 citations, 7 arrests
Myrtle Beach police issued 70 citations Friday night during a traffic safety checkpoint on 21st Avenue North, according to a news release.
Police checked 935 vehicles during the event and arrested seven people and towed seven vehicles, Sgt. John Bertang said in the release.
Here is a breakdown of the citations issued by officers during the checkpoint.
16 driver's license violations
21 vehicle license violations
3 equipment violations
one driving under the influence
one illegal alcohol case
3 illegal drug cases involving marijuana
2 other moving violations
16 no proof of insurance violations
Other citations that were issued included one wanted person being located; a gun seizure; two paraphernalia violations and a taxi ordinance violation.
With all the advanced warnings, all the frickin' publicity, etc. etc. etc. ad nauseum how is it possible that some f'n idiots show up with outstanding warrents, packin', no proof of insurance, invalid drivers licence, etc. I'll stop here before I have to run in and take another ace inhibitorI would of steered clear of MB out of principal myself but by chr*st if I had to stick my hand in fire I'd a had the frickin' sense to make sure I had a glove on it
Guy's, if the shoe fits wear it, I really worry sometimes why we waste the time posting warnings on this forum - I still love that sig that states 'stupid should hurt.'
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 327
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From: Maryland
[QUOTE=... plus we all know what this is all about.[/QUOTE]
Are you referring to BBW? My sis lives just north of Myrtle Beach and she tells me that BBW is the reason that bikers in general are being shunned. They can't stop one bike week without stopping them all. Apparently Memorial Day weekend, the traditional summer kick off weekend, is being ruined because many people, especially families, don't want to go there with BBW going on. Don't flame me please. This is just the info that I have heard from someone who lives there. Correct? Incorrect? More to the story?
Are you referring to BBW? My sis lives just north of Myrtle Beach and she tells me that BBW is the reason that bikers in general are being shunned. They can't stop one bike week without stopping them all. Apparently Memorial Day weekend, the traditional summer kick off weekend, is being ruined because many people, especially families, don't want to go there with BBW going on. Don't flame me please. This is just the info that I have heard from someone who lives there. Correct? Incorrect? More to the story?
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 105
Likes: 1
From: Myrtle Beach, SC
Grape Ape, you are 100% correct. They can't ban one event without banning them all so that's what they did. The city was losing too much money during Memorial Day because, just like you said, families are avoiding MB because of the bike rally that takes place during that time. The city council hopes to really boost revenues from families that would come here if there was no bike event to scare them away.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 780
Likes: 18
From: Massachusetts
+1 to most of the sentiment here - if they don't want my money, screw, I'll go elsewhere. Me and some riding buddies have been going to the Spring Rally every year for 5+ years now. Next year ('09) we're going to the Laughlin River Run in NV instead.
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I am leaving Myrtle Beach right now, I had fun, didn't spend any money in the city limits and will probably go back.
There are a bunch of articles in the paper about the new rules and bike week.
Dana Giarla, the burnout "manager" at SBB said it best:
"I totally disagree with what Myrtle Beach is doing and I want them to call a spade a spade. What they are really concerned about is the black bike week."
I think you can't hit the nail on the head any harder than that! I'm glad they actually put that in the paper. They even had a picture of him.
There are a bunch of articles in the paper about the new rules and bike week.
Dana Giarla, the burnout "manager" at SBB said it best:
"I totally disagree with what Myrtle Beach is doing and I want them to call a spade a spade. What they are really concerned about is the black bike week."
I think you can't hit the nail on the head any harder than that! I'm glad they actually put that in the paper. They even had a picture of him.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 327
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From: Maryland
Seems like a lot people are dancing around the issue to be politically correct. Screw that. If BBW is what's at the root of the problems and negativity, I'm glad to hear someone had the guts to come right out and say so.
Last edited by grape ape; Oct 5, 2008 at 03:40 PM.
