View Poll Results: How do you feel about blocking intersections so that a group can stay together?
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How do you feel about blocking intersections?
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From: Eastern Washington
When I am in my truck, I like seeing a large group of bikes riding down the road. Not the ones that ride like ******** but a large number of bikes just cruising along is a cool sight.
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From: SW Ohio
Your choices in your poll are pointless. No one except law enforcement officers, DOT workers, or city/county workers have the authority to block intersections. To think otherwise is stupid, not to mention the liability that a "blocker" assumes.
You need to ride your own ride, obey the traffic laws and arrive alive. Groups of bikers have no more rights than any other motorist. Get use to it.
You need to ride your own ride, obey the traffic laws and arrive alive. Groups of bikers have no more rights than any other motorist. Get use to it.
I'm with Joe.
Besides, you can't get drivers to stop at red lights and stops signs cause they're busy talking, texting, shaving, reading books and who knows what else.
I once responded to an accident where a rider blocked traffic at an intersection so the others in his group could run a red light. He got a ticket issued to him in Intensive Care (Red Light violation). HIS insurance company had to pay for the bent car that hit him.
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From: King George, VA
I'm with Joe.
Besides, you can't get drivers to stop at red lights and stops signs cause they're busy talking, texting, shaving, reading books and who knows what else.
I once responded to an accident where a rider blocked traffic at an intersection so the others in his group could run a red light. He got a ticket issued to him in Intensive Care (Red Light violation). HIS insurance company had to pay for the bent car that hit him.
Besides, you can't get drivers to stop at red lights and stops signs cause they're busy talking, texting, shaving, reading books and who knows what else.
I once responded to an accident where a rider blocked traffic at an intersection so the others in his group could run a red light. He got a ticket issued to him in Intensive Care (Red Light violation). HIS insurance company had to pay for the bent car that hit him.
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From: Southern IL
we block intersections if it is a large group, some get annoyed , most give a thumbs up. I've personally blocked a 4 way with a cop parked watching us and he never seemed to have a problem. most towns would rather see you move through smoothly and quickly. we have even had cars block for us. as a side note , we always at least block in pairs
Last edited by zukeeper; Jan 31, 2013 at 07:08 PM.
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From: Calgary eh
It's not gonna happen. If I got green I go. If you got red you have to stop. Unless there is a provision in the motor vehicle act for stopping traffic so a bunch of toothless rednecks can break the law, I'm going. You're going to beat me down? I got 3 tons of steel that you're gonna have to stop. I wonder how you're gonna do that.
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It's not gonna happen. If I got green I go. If you got red you have to stop. Unless there is a provision in the motor vehicle act for stopping traffic so a bunch of toothless rednecks can break the law, I'm going. You're going to beat me down? I got 3 tons of steel that you're gonna have to stop. I wonder how you're gonna do that.
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From: Whiskey Falls, Texas
MC's are very organized, and the ones that do it, do it quickly and efficiently, then get their asses on down the road.
Dumbasses on a poker run that never ride together, eh, not so much....
Dumbasses on a poker run that never ride together, eh, not so much....
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From: Land of OZ
A bit arrogant unless directed by a LEO or Firefighter, funeral, etc. I wouldnt get too bent outta shape if I was in a car, but if I was in a hurry I can see getting pizzed.
While on 2 wheels I get irritated if others were not obeying the traffic laws, (like running red lights which is pretty much what this is), so I would want the same respect
While on 2 wheels I get irritated if others were not obeying the traffic laws, (like running red lights which is pretty much what this is), so I would want the same respect