Attention florida riders
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Attention florida riders
NEW FLORIDA LAW:
As of October 1st, anyone caught doing 30mph over the speed limit in Florida faces vehicle confiscation, five to ten years in prison and a ten-year license suspension. Bill HB 137, which was signed into law, was originally targeted at motorcyclists, but was amended at the last minute to include all vehicles.
Originally introduced by State Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, who developed an irrational fear of bikers after he witnessed some pulling wheelies and driving dangerously during a ride-along with Miami police, HB 137 has become known as the Anti-Biker Bill due to its discriminatory nature.
While the bill was modified to include all vehicles before being passed into law, the anti-motorcycle language remains, specifically that referring to the revocation of a motorcycle endorsement, leading to some confusion. It's not known if car drivers will face the same license suspension as bike riders.
BILL info. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/SEctio...x?BillId=37239
BILL wording. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sectio...7&Session=2008
As of October 1st, anyone caught doing 30mph over the speed limit in Florida faces vehicle confiscation, five to ten years in prison and a ten-year license suspension. Bill HB 137, which was signed into law, was originally targeted at motorcyclists, but was amended at the last minute to include all vehicles.
Originally introduced by State Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, who developed an irrational fear of bikers after he witnessed some pulling wheelies and driving dangerously during a ride-along with Miami police, HB 137 has become known as the Anti-Biker Bill due to its discriminatory nature.
While the bill was modified to include all vehicles before being passed into law, the anti-motorcycle language remains, specifically that referring to the revocation of a motorcycle endorsement, leading to some confusion. It's not known if car drivers will face the same license suspension as bike riders.
BILL info. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/SEctio...x?BillId=37239
BILL wording. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sectio...7&Session=2008
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Nevermind....no wonder why I haven't heard of it...It hasnt been voted on and passed into law...I highly doubt this one will fly come election time....
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http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sectio...7&Session=2008
Last edited by donr101395; Aug 15, 2008 at 10:16 PM.
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