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06-18-2014, 08:45 PM
NH senators among those seeking to protect motorcyclists’ rights
June 18. 2014 8:02PM
Staff Report
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20140618/NEWS06/140618895
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) Wednesday introduced a bipartisan amendment to the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill that would prohibit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from issuing grants to states for motorcycle-only checkpoints for one year.
The amendment is similar to legislation introduced by the senators earlier this year. The NHTSA initiated the Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstration Program in 2009, which provides states with funds to conduct motorcycle-only checkpoints where riders are specifically targeted by police to check that their vehicles meet state standards for noise, handlebar length, tire condition and a range of other legal requirements.
The bipartisan effort would block federal resources for one year from being used to fund these types of motorcycle-only checkpoints. Currently, motorcycle riders are already subject to state registration, inspection, licensing and helmet laws and must stop at sobriety check points like all other motorists.
“Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire is a perfect reminder of how important motorcycles are to our state’s identity and economy,” Shaheen said. “These checkpoints unfairly discriminate against motorcyclists who already must comply with registration and inspection requirements like all motorists.”
The Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstration Program has made the news in the past. For example, remember our discussions on how the government of Georgia jumped at the opportunity to participate is the program designed to harass, ticket and arrest motorcyclists.
Thankfully, participation with the federal program is already banned in some places, such as New Hampshire.
ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits the acceptance of federal funding for motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints.
New Hampshire House Bill 148 - relative to federal funding for motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints.
Signed by Governor 05/16/2011; Effective 07/15/2011
The New Hampshire Senators are a little behind the times with introducing the bill but since NH has the oldest motorcycle rally in the nation, the 2nd most amount of motorcyclists per capita and a strong state law that already prevents this, why not get on the bandwagon? Especially for Senator Shaheen, as she is facing a tough reelection campaign. :toady:
I'm running for reelection and it is New Hampshire Bike Week. Actually, a smart move Senator.
June 18. 2014 8:02PM
Staff Report
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20140618/NEWS06/140618895
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) Wednesday introduced a bipartisan amendment to the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill that would prohibit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from issuing grants to states for motorcycle-only checkpoints for one year.
The amendment is similar to legislation introduced by the senators earlier this year. The NHTSA initiated the Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstration Program in 2009, which provides states with funds to conduct motorcycle-only checkpoints where riders are specifically targeted by police to check that their vehicles meet state standards for noise, handlebar length, tire condition and a range of other legal requirements.
The bipartisan effort would block federal resources for one year from being used to fund these types of motorcycle-only checkpoints. Currently, motorcycle riders are already subject to state registration, inspection, licensing and helmet laws and must stop at sobriety check points like all other motorists.
“Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire is a perfect reminder of how important motorcycles are to our state’s identity and economy,” Shaheen said. “These checkpoints unfairly discriminate against motorcyclists who already must comply with registration and inspection requirements like all motorists.”
The Motorcycle Law Enforcement Demonstration Program has made the news in the past. For example, remember our discussions on how the government of Georgia jumped at the opportunity to participate is the program designed to harass, ticket and arrest motorcyclists.
Thankfully, participation with the federal program is already banned in some places, such as New Hampshire.
ANALYSIS
This bill prohibits the acceptance of federal funding for motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints.
New Hampshire House Bill 148 - relative to federal funding for motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints.
Signed by Governor 05/16/2011; Effective 07/15/2011
The New Hampshire Senators are a little behind the times with introducing the bill but since NH has the oldest motorcycle rally in the nation, the 2nd most amount of motorcyclists per capita and a strong state law that already prevents this, why not get on the bandwagon? Especially for Senator Shaheen, as she is facing a tough reelection campaign. :toady:
I'm running for reelection and it is New Hampshire Bike Week. Actually, a smart move Senator.