RIDERS - ABATE of North Idaho

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January February 2014
American Bikers Aiming Toward Education
RIDERS
Member of Kootenai Chapter
ABATE of North IDaho
www.abateofnorthidahobikers.or g
email: [email protected]
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ABATE of North Idaho EAGLE January February 2014
ABATE of NORTH IDAHO
STATEMENT Of PURPOSE
A.B.A.T.E of North Idaho
Chapter Information
SUPPORT THE EAGLE ADVERTISERS WHO SUPPORT ABATE
The purpose of the corporation is to form an educational, charitable, and political group, to provide motorcycle safety, educ ation, freedom
of choice legislation and to provide a more favorable environment for motorcycle riders and the communities in which they reside.
Be Informed
A.B.A.T.E of North Idaho
State Information
State Officers:
Be Involved
Clearwater Chapter
PO Box 2042
Orofino, Idaho 83544
Coordinator
Dan Ertz
208-659-8499
[email protected]
Motorcyclists
Rights
Organizations
Herb Lawler
208-827-2204
[email protected]
Meeting 1st Saturday
Hoodoo Chapter
15956 S. Rockford Rd.
CDA 83814
Jack Clark
208-676-9196
[email protected]
Know Your Rights
Protect Your Rights
www.legislative.idaho.gov
American Motorcyclist Associationn
www.ama-cycle.org
Local Rep: Tom McLaughlin
928-580-7957
Kootenai Chapter
PO Box 2511
Hayden, Idaho 83835
Laura Ingalls
208-661-1289
Meeting 1st Thursday 7:00pm
The Hells Canyon Chapter
PO Box 1713
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Motorcycle Riders
Foundation
www.mrf.org
Local Rep: Dave Cazel
Deputy Coordinator
208-661-4983
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary
Kim Glass
208-790-0138
[email protected]
Treasurer
Karen Stewart
928-710-1640
[email protected]
Membership Sec
Pauline Durst
208 553-5787
[email protected]
Ambassador at Large
Jim Ingalls
208-704-4805
Idaho Coalition of
Motorcycle Safety
www.idahobikerrights.com
National Coalition of
Motorcyclist
www.aimncom.com
[email protected]
Sergeant-at-arms
James Pine
Dave Bremenour
208 -827 - 0396
[email protected]
Idaho STAR
Motorcycle Riders Training
www.idahostar.org
ANI Newsletter Editor
208-661-4983
[email protected]
[email protected]
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What to do During the Winter Months
Published by Idaho STAR Program on Tuesday, November 26, 2013
If you live in Idaho and have to live through cold, snowy winters, you probably choose to leave
the bike parked and use your car or truck to go to work or visit family during the holidays, both
for comfort and safety reasons.
After cleaning and prepping the bike for winter, however, we still can enjoy our favorite sport by
reading some books or watching videos that cover good motorcycle riding techniques. Here is
a list of some favorites, most of which we recommend to our graduates, too.
Read during a rainy day
David Hough has several books that are worth checking out: “Proficient Motorcycling” (2000),
“Street Strategies” (2001), “Mastering the Ride: More Proficient Motorcycling” (2003), and just
out this year “The Good Rider.” Hough’s books cover safe street-riding techniques, with lots of
useful riding tips. Hough was inducted to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2009 for his
work as a motorcycle journalist and writer; his books will help you survive the ride while also
enjoying it. “Maximum Control: Mastering Your Heavyweight Bike,” by Pat Hahn is also a good
read if you ride a big bike. Riding a big bike well requires special skills; they have different
centers of gravity, tend to steer more slowly, and may put you in a different riding position. This
book will help their owners get the best ride out of them.
Hahn also wrote “Ride Hard, Ride Smart,” which covers a concept you might have heard, the
“three degrees of separation” (the three things that separate the rider from death and injury:
riding
strategies,
training
and
skills,
and
protective
gear).
Finally, “Total Control” by Lee Parks, is another good book to get a hold of. The book has nice
high quality photos, detailed instructions, and professional diagrams that cover more advanced
riding techniques.
Watch a video while it snows outside
We also recommend checking the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website (msf-usa.org), as
well as our own (idahostar.org) for videos, resources, and other relevant links. There are quite
a few individuals and organizations posting “how to” videos online (with varying degrees of
quality and good advice). We like “Ride like a Pro” and “Howzit Done with Capt. Crash.” Capt.
Crash has a particularly high entertainment-to-educational ratio. You won’t be disappointed (at
this point I have to make a disclaimer, since Capt. Crash is also an Idaho STAR Instructor).
Don’t forget that you can also share the joy of riding by buying some of these items as gifts for
the rider in your life, as well as gift certificates for spring and summer motorcycle skills classes
in your area. If you live in Idaho, give us a call to ask for our gift certificates, and you’ll be done
with your Christmas shopping without leaving the warmth of your home (1-888-280-STAR).
Enjoy the sunny winter days
For those of you who still choose to ride on sunny days during the winter, remember to wear
your protective gear and warm clothes (and heated gear). Keep in mind that drivers are not
expecting motorcycles in the winter, so make yourself visible.
Watch out for bridges that freeze before the roads do, and be alert for black ice in shady areas.
If you must cross a slick spot or even suspect one, keep the bike slow, straight, and steady,
and make no abrupt inputs with brakes, clutch, steering or throttle. Squeeze in the clutch and
coast across the ice to avoid applying either too much or too little power to the rear wheel. In
general, you will be more stable with your feet on the pegs or floorboards than by dragging
them.
Have a safe winter!
- Ax
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Coordinator's Message
by Dan Ertz
ABATE of North Idaho 2014 Coordinator
WHO ARE WE?
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I take the helm of
ANI for 2013. I am honored to be leading this fine group and look
forward to the year. I have been thinking about ABATE and what
it means to us and to the riding community at large.
The word abate is appropriate for the work we do although I’m
not sure we know exactly what that work is. Abate is defined in
Webster’s: to beat down; to put and end to; nullify; to reduce in
degree or intensity. I realize I’m writing about the word abate and
not our acronym, A.B.A.T.E., but the point can be taken.
We are freedom fighters who represent the street riders of North
Idaho. Have you noticed you have less freedom? You may have
done things in the past that are, frankly, illegal today. Do you
own a firearm? You cannot miss the assault on law abiding
citizens who exercise their constitutional right to keep and bear
arms. Do you smoke? You cannot miss the assault you have
lived under for the past several decades as you engage in a
legal activity. Do you own a motorcycle? I’ll bet if you’re reading
this, you do. If you’ve been paying attention, you can’t miss the
assaults. They have been coming at us from every direction;
what we choose to wear, what we choose to ride, whom we
choose for maintenance and repair, with whom we choose to
ride. It’s these very freedoms and liberties we used to take for
granted. We stand to lose even more if we’re not diligent. Sure,
it’s hard work, but for the freedom-loving citizen in me, necessary
and rewarding.
To quote a good friend of mine, “We have been carrying your
bathwater for a long time, now.” What he meant was; not every
motorcycle owner appreciates or understands what we represent
and the work we do for them simply because they live and ride in
our state. Not to put too fine a point on it, but I’m not entirely
convinced that some of our own members know either. A
member recently told me he was quitting ABATE because he
was joining a riding group. I questioned his decision because I
don’t understand why one would not belong to both. ABATE is
not a riding group, but every riding group, every organization that
represents some faction of the riding public, every one percent
club, owes their very privilege to ride to some degree to a group
like ABATE.
If we’re not careful; if we’re not diligent; if we don’t try to recruit
every rider we see; we will lose this battle. I urge you to learn
more about ABATE. Visit our website and facebook page. Do the
research to understand what we have always stood for; our
motto: Dedicated to Freedom of the Road. Let’s make sure we
don’t let our riding brothers and sisters down.
Keep your fists in the wind. Dan
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Motorcycle Safety Tips
“Older is not Necessarily Smarter”
The headline grabs your attention: “Boomers, big
motorcycles can be deadly combination.” It’s
happening all over the country. For the last ten years,
the number of motorcyclists over the age of 40
involved in fatal crashes has been on the increase.
How could this happen? Aren’t older riders more
mature? More responsible? More knowledgeable?
At the Kootenai Chapter meeting on November 07,
Wayne Wierson’s “Three R’s” presenter talked about:

BE RESPONSIBLE,

RIDE RESPONSIBLE,

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
Watch out for the impaired driver, and make sure that you are
not impaired.
Search 4-12 seconds in front of you for traffic and
road conditions.
Evaluate the best and worst scenario.
Execute, communicate, and adjust
speed and
position.
Wayne is a member of MRF, ICMS, and ABATE of North Idaho.
His presentations are supported by the MRF and Idaho STAR
Motorcycle program.
A disk is available to show to groups in the community and
anyone else that is interested in hearing about the 3R’s.
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Members of ABATE of North IDaho
Member of
Kootenai TOY RUN
2013 Finale
Ten members of the Kootenai Chapter met at the Post Falls
Walmart on December, 11 for the annual toy buying
extravaganza . The toys purchased all go to the Marine Corps
Reserves, Papp y Boyington Detachment , 2013 “Toys for Tots”
program. The Kootenai Chapter, again, is among the largest,
single contributors to the program in the area.
Ron Bell, Toy for Tots Program Director for the Marines,
brought 4, red coated Marines to help pack up and take away
the many bundles of toys. Each year, the Marines bring ‘need’
lists, which detail gender and age groups to guide our
members in buying selections.
In the heart of downtown CdA.
621 E Sherman Ave
208-676-1225
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
www.ResortCityInn.com
Belinda Carson, this year’s Kootenai Chapter Toy Run
program leader, raised 30% more money than the previous 3
years from her hard work and dedication. Thank you, Belinda!
Thanks, also, to Brian Walker, reporter from the CDA Press,
for the great newspaper coverage.
Many older riders are those who are returning to
motorcycling after a hiatus of 20 or so years while
raising a family. They are now using their
discretionary time and income to return to riding. In all
probability, most of the new (and returning) 40something riders did not have the benefit of any
formal rider training in their youth and would most
likely reap great benefits from taking a motorcycle
safety course now. However, they may be relying on
a (perhaps faulty) memory of how good of a rider they
thought they were and how easy they perceived it to
be.
While motorcyclist fatalities among “baby boomers”
increased 16 percent nationally between 2002 and
2003, the largest increase actually involved those
under age 20 (up 27 percent) according to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA). However, Idaho’s experience is much
better than the national trends. Those under age 20
have reduced their fatality rate and their crash rate by
about half over the past 8 years. Why the disparity?
Because in Idaho, the state requires those under age
21 to obtain rider education. Fortunately, Idaho takes
motorcycle safety very seriously. The Idaho Skills
Training Advantage for Riders (STAR) has been
training new and experienced riders since 1996.
Could this be why the younger rider is less involved in
crashes? Could it be that the older rider is unaware of
the value of rider education?
A recent evaluation funded by NHTSA singled out our
STAR rider-training program as one of the best in the
nation. In addition, a national safety expert who
formerly served as NHTSA’s Associate Administrator
for Research and Development recently reviewed all
motorcycle crashes in Idaho from 1996-2003. Using
this data, he concluded that the program is associated
with a remarkable 64 percent reduction in crash risk
and a 69 percent reduction in fatal crash risk. He also
estimated that if the 108 “untrained” fatalities had
received STAR training, 75 would not have died.
These are stunning performance results and good
news for Idaho’s riders and would be riders alike. It is
indicative of a state program that is working very well.
Moreover, every crash prevented by STAR training
saves taxpayers money in terms of social, medical,
and economic costs that are avoided.
Riding a motorcycle in Idaho is not a dangerous
proposition, with training. But it does require good
judgment and skills. Motorcyclists who complete the
Idaho STAR program, avoid alcohol, wear protective
gear and ride responsibly can look forward to an
exciting and safe time riding in the most beautiful
state in the union.
Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Program
www.idahostar.org
1-888-280-STAR (7827)
Rod Taylor & Associates Perspective
Ask Our Lawyer
By Rod Taylor
ABATE of Ohio Legal Services
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may not have had under the law, and then fail to perform that ASSUMED duty
properly. So, if you assume a duty of providing additional rules and riding
instructions for the tide, you may have just set yourself up for a lawsuit, if they can
claim your instructions were inadequate or just plain wrong. Remember, all you
need to get sued is a lawyer with very little to do with a client that has a filing fee.
Here are the three commandments for ride leaders that will best , keep you out of
the courthouse and away from the process server
jockey.
TURNIP BLOOD
Q. Rod, my friend was in a bad motorcycle accident last memorial day on Highway
65 just outside of Indy, he was sideswiped by a woman going in the same direction,
causing him to lose control of his bike, he went down at 65mph. His hospital stay
was lengthy, and bills from that amounted to around $500,000.00. The woman that
caused the accident only had state minimum insurance of $25,000.
After contacting a lawyer, my friend was told that suing the woman would be futile
since you can't get blood from a turnip. He is now stuck with the total amount of
bills, with more coming from the radiologist, therapist etc. all the time. My question
is, does he have an alternate way to get these bills off his back? Can he sue this
woman, her insurance company? He has not signed off on any insurance.
Steve Forrester, ABATE of Indiana member.
A: Steve. Sorry that your friend is having these problems. It is true that most people
who carry minimal insurance limits do not have money or a way of paying for the
damages they have caused. If your friend gets a judgment, the debtor usually files
bankruptcy, and garnishing poor people is usually pointless. Your friend should
investigate the assets of this lady before he signs a release and takes the limits.
His lawyer will know how to 110 that search, if not have him tall Us. The internet is
a good cheap tool for that investigation. Hate to use the "B" word - bankruptcy, but
he should look into all of his options. He may be able to negotiate a minimal
amount of payment on the hospital bills and avoid "B". His lawyer would know
best. Ride safe, Rod.
BALL STATE BLOWING SMOKE AND MOTORCYCLISTS
Catch this - Ball State and some other colleges prohibit smoking anywhere on
campus. This includes streets and alleys, so if you are tiding your Harley on
campus with a lit stogie - fine city., I don't smoke so this rule doesn't affect me
directly, but at some point in time the rule makers look silly. Hard to imagine that
smoking a cigar in second gear running 20 mph should be on the list of barred
activities on college campuses. With the proliferation of rules, someday it will, be
easier to tell us what we can do versus what we can't.
LEAD A RIDE, OR HOW TO GET SUED WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
Three Golden Rules
Q. 1 have been asked to lead a ride for the local veteran's group charity. What
should I say to the participants of this ride and can I get sued if something bad
happens during the ride? I want to do this, but I would like to know how much
trouble I can get into if things do not go as planned.
-ABATE of OHIO member
A. The normal tendency of most experienced riders is to help those with less
experience. Regarding the rules for a ride, the following is a good guideline to keep
you out of the courthouse and from getting sued. You should assume that all riders
have been adequately trained by the state that has issued them a license to ride.
We all know people who can't walk well, don't drive a car well and even more that
don't ride well. Our instinct is to try and help the gyroscopically challenged.
However, before a ride is exactly the wrong time to start giving instructions on how
to ride. Remember, it is the state's job to do that with trained instructors. There is a
rule of law that places liability on your shoulders if you ASSUME a duty, a duty you
1. Rely on and assume that the riders are trained and skilled. After all, the state
has sprinkled holy water on them and provided them a license/endorsement to ride
a motorcycle.
2. Reaffirm the obvious -- all riders are to follow the rules of the road and to obey all
laws. Don't make ,up any new ones. Common sense is your key to safety. The
riders on The ride are the ones that have to use it.
3. Make sure all riders know the road that is being taken to the destination. Map
quest takes it off. you -- use it. If the ride is escorted by the law; put it in their hands
and off your shoulders. And do not offer to shut down intersections. Most states
have big fines for this action. Only cops should perform that task.
P.S. Check your ,homeowner's insurance policy. You may have coverage under
that policy as a volunteer for a not-for-profit organization like a veterans group. That
may be nice to know if you get sued, so call your agent. Also read Jay Jackson's
advice below and memorize it.
ESCORTING UNESCORTED RIDES
This question and answer comes to us from Jay Jackson, Executive Director of
ABATE of Indiana. We thought this was good information to pass along.
Q: We have tried to get our police department to help us as escorts for our bike
runs and as road guards, but they claim they are too busy and that we need to find
off-duty officers who will volunteer. We haven't had any luck. We inquired about us
being able to take a course to train us to be certified toad guards to take pressure
off cops and free them for more important things. There is no class in New Mexico
but we were told if we establish a curriculum the state will help us establish a class.
My question is, are there any other states that have such a class
and if so, could you share information about your class with me?
Annette, NM
A: I am not aware of any state that allows for anyone other. than law enforcement
to escort a procession that can disregard traffic control. Even parades can get a
little weird. Some states have a provision in their code that allows for funerals, but
are usually pretty specific with regard to who can conduct the escort. In addition, in
some states, it is a felony to block traffic at an intersection to allow the ride to pass
through.
What you have been told is pretty common across the country, especially in larger
cities. Police departments used to conduct funeral
escorts and they also used to help people that licked their keys in their car. Hardly
any departments (maybe a few small towns) do either of these any more. Most of
the larger rides are forced to "hire" off-duty law enforcement to organize escorts.
The going rate is about $100 per officer (that's per intersection if they are blocked
for any real length of time) and generally about $500 for someone to perform
administration (apply for permits and schedule the individual cops). I hate to be
saying this, but I would suggest seeking legal counsel before having your members
"play cop" either with, or without, any sort of training. If there is an "incident" and
anyone other than recognized law enforcement is "in charge" the whole event or
organization could be liable. I was part of an event that had an off duty cop, out of
his jurisdiction, on his own bike that was helping us out. After about 10 minutes at
this particular intersection a car got tired of waiting, pulled around two other: cars
and drove into the intersection collecting three bikes in-the process resulting in
serious injuryto several riders. All kinds of people got named in that lawsuit and it
was indeed a learning experience.
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Ask Our Lawyer
Except for the biggest rides where we bite the bullet and pay as much as $5,000 - $10,000 for off-duty
cops, we've taken to having destination rides where people travel in small groups (3-8) obeying traffic laws
and just meet at the end rather than have one massive group.
Life sure was a lot easier in the old days. Good Luck.
Ride Safe, Ride 'Free '
Jay Jackson
WHITE CASTLE -GOOD FOOD, BUT EVEN BETTER TO MOTORCYCLISTS
May 23,2010 was a bad day for Sharon and Tim Duncan. She and her husband were motorcycling down a
state highway when a Ford truck forgot to yield the right-of-way and changed their lives forever, That truck
pulled directly into their path as they were traveling the speed limit, 55 mph, so you can imagine what
happened next. Sharon remembers waking up at the hospital in intensive care days later with more broken
bones than you can count. Her White Castle team members were all around her bed holding hands. One is
a part time minister and that was just the beginning of White Castle involvement. Digressing, Sharon did
not have a lot of formal education when she first started with White Castle - part time, 23 years ago, but
she is smart and a quick learner. Even though her company provided good medical benefits, how were she
and Tim to pay the bills and the I mortgage as both were laid up in the hospital with life altering injuries?
Member of Clearwater Chapter
Healing and surviving is one thing, losing your home and all you have worked for in your life is another. She
loved her work and the opportunity the company provided. They were good to her, but she had no idea how
good they were going to be. Even though Sharon was laid up for months, White Castle continued her
salary as if she worked every day. What company does that today? In today's world of companies telling its
employees how to live - i.e. can't ride to work health insurance won't cover motorcycle injuries, it is
refreshing to see a company that allows its employees to enjoy the fabric of American life.
Today, Sharon is the Manager of the White Castle next to Lucas Stadium and proclaims that she will be
with white Castle for as long as they will have her. She has recovered - kind of, sort of - but says Tim still
whines, but explains that he is a whiner - that all men are whiners so he is doing ok.
Ride Safe & Free,
Rod Taylor
ABATE Legal Services abatelegal.com
All questions from ABATE members are answered confidentially unless otherwise authorized and only after
the matter is , concluded, except when authorization for publication anonymously or otherwise is given for
pending matters. Remember, injured ABATE members pay only 28% of total recovery and expenses as
approved by client, consistent with and conforming to applicable state law. Elsewhere, you may pay 33%
40% or even 50% of your recovery.
ABATE members are not charged for recovery of damage to your motorcycle, and have access to a 24hour toll-free telephone number. Call us at (800) 25-RIDER. Questions? Submit them to
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A.B.A.T.E. OF NORTH IDAHO
P.O. Box 2989
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816
October 14, 2013
General Assembly of Tennessee
Honorable Legislators;
Thank you for your hard work on behalf of the citizens of the great state of Tennessee. I am writing you today in support of
soon to be introduced legislation concerning your motorcycle laws.
As you are aware, Tennessee currently has a helmet law in place for motorcycle riders. The forthcoming information concerns
this law. This new information is designed for riders of motorcycles in states who do not have a helmet law for adult riders.
Idaho is one such state. We have a helmet law for riders under the age of 18. Adults have freedom of choice.
If we ride in states where helmet laws exist, obviously, we must wear ours. We must wear our helmet if we want to continue
our ride to or through Tennessee (and any other state where similar laws exist). While we enjoy freedom to choose in our
state, we realize not all states share this freedom. Currently there are 33 states where adults can ride without a helmet. Many
of these states have laws that protect children and minors under the age of 18 (or 21 in some states) but all allow adults to
operate or ride on a motorcycle with or without the use of a helmet. I personally ride often and find myself in helmet law
states frequently. I must put my helmet on to ride there. It matters little what my opinion about helmets are; I cherish that fact
I can make a choice to ride with or without a helmet.
I would appreciate being able to ride in Tennessee with my freedoms intact. There are many laws that display inconsistencies:
some states allow the display of only the rear license plate on autos while Idaho demands both be displayed. These drivers are
not ticketed when entering Idaho. Some states allow very dark tinting of window glass and some do not; there are not tickets
issued in the latter states to these drivers either. Just as in Idaho’s helmet law, I should not be ticketed if I choose to ride in
your state without my helmet because I come from a state that allows me this freedom.
None of this conversation has even touched on the possible loss of tourism dollars. I can name a number of riders who choose
not to ride in helmet law states simply because they perceive an intolerance to our right to choose. I have friends who reside in
your state whom I would love to see. Putting a helmet on because someone tells me I must is abhorrent to me and I am backed
by ABATE of North Idaho who represents the street riders of our fair state.
I am asking you to support this soon to be introduced legislation. I would like to visit Tennessee free to choose what I put on
my head when I ride.
1726 W. Kathleen Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
208-765-8888
[email protected]
Respectfully,
Coordinator: Dan Ertz
Deputy Coordinator: Paul Reiss
Membership Secretary: Pauline Durst
Secretary: Kim Glass
Ambassador at Large: Jim Ingalls
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to
Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM),
and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved
in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.
NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
CONGRESSMAN DEMANDS ANTI-MOTORCYCLE EXPLANATION FROM CDC
U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), a member of the Congressional
Motorcycle Caucus, has sent a letter to the Director of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) demanding answers concerning a recent CDC
report that aims to discourage motorcycle use while ignoring the positive economic
benefits for motorcycle riding.
“As an avid and experienced motorcycle rider, I believe government should be in
the business of promoting the recreational, economic and environmental benefits
of responsible motorcycle riding – not discouraging it,” stated Congressman
Walberg in the letter. “During difficult fiscal times, the American people would be
better served by your continued efforts to address widespread societal health
matters such as virus prevention, cancer and heart disease.”
Rep. Walberg was prompted to action by a presentation given by the Helmet Law
Review Team of the Community Preventative Services Task Force in late October
2013 which concluded that mandatory helmet laws would “produce substantial
economic benefits.”
Walberg is troubled by the fact that potential negative impacts on nationwide
motorcycling are not addressed and questions whether the CDC should be tasked
with researching and making recommendations regarding transportation safety.
The Michigan Representative has also been prompted to ask CDC Director
Thomas Frieden; “is it the goal or strategy of the CDC to reduce the use of
motorcycles - a legal mode of transportation - by recommending and pursing a
federal helmet law?”
GLOBAL MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY PROJECTED EXPANSION
The Global Motorcycle Industry is projected to reach $93.67 Billion by 2017,
according to Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market
research firm. Lucintel has analyzed the top five global motorcycle companies and
offers its findings in a comprehensive research report in “Top Five Global
Motorcycle
Companies:
Performance,
Strategies,
and
Competitive
Analysis.” Lucintel observes the evolving of the global motorcycle industry,
competitive landscape, and corporate and marketing strategies adopted by the
motorcycle companies as some of the factors to have remarkably impacted the
global motorcycle industry dynamics.
The market witnessed splendid growth during 2006-2011 but is likely to grow with
reduced pace to reach an estimated $93.67 billion by 2017. The competitive
landscape of the global motorcycle industry has had fluctuations over the last five
years which affected the top five companies.
Lucintel found that the market size or revenue, average operating profit, average
net profit, and annual growth rate are some of the driving forces of these
companies. Buyers power, degree of competition, and threats of new entrants and
substitutes also affect this market.
Following are the top five companies of the global motorcycle industry: Honda
Motor Company Limited; Yamaha Motor Company Limited; Hero MotoCorp
Limited; Bajaj Auto Limited; and Harley–Davidson Incorporation.
Developing regions, such as Asia and Latin America, which perceive two-wheelers
as a basic mode of transportation, are expected to remain the most promising
markets for scooters, light motorcycles, and mopeds. A combination of factors
such as demographic condition, economic condition, and environmental
regulations is seen to have important impact on market dynamics.
For a detailed table of contents and pricing information on these insightful industry
reports, contact Lucintel at (972) 636-5056 or visit www.lucintel.com.
Despite these increases, the new numbers are still far below the accident rates of
the 1970s and 1980s.
NHTSA preliminary data for the first six months of 2013 show that 15,470 people
have died in crashes so far this year, a decrease of 4.2% compared with the same
period last year.
MOTORCYCLE THEFTS DECLINE SLIGHTLY
Your motorcycle could be stolen in a New York minute, especially if you live in
NYC which is the nation's capital of motorcycle thievery (903 thefts), followed by
swingin' Las Vegas (757), the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports. Next
comes San Diego (633), Indianapolis (584) and Miami (535).
Overall, just like when it comes to car thefts, motorcycle thefts have been dropping.
In 2012, the year in which the NICB bases its analysis, they amounted to 46,061
ripped-off bikes, down 1% from the year before.
Based on National Crime Information Center (NCIC) motorcycle theft data for
2012, Honda was the motorcycle brand stolen most often, with 9,082 for the year
(representing 20% of all motorcycles stolen). It was followed by Yamaha
(7,517=16%), Suzuki (7,017=15%), Kawasaki (4,839=11%) and Harley-Davidson
(3,755=8%), rounding out the top five makes.
When it comes to states, thieves appear to prefer warm weather -- just like all
motorcycle riders. California was first (6,082 thefts), followed by Florida (4,110),
Texas (3,400), North Carolina (2,574) and Indiana (2,334), and more than twice as
many bikes were stolen during summer months than in the winter.
Unfortunately, fewer stolen motorcycles are recovered than cars. While 53.9% of
stolen cars were returned to their owners, only 39% of motorcycles found their way
back. The NICB says that's because it’s easier to "chop" bikes for their parts, hide
them in barns or garages, or ship them out of the country in giant containers.
FEDS SET UP ROADBLOCKS TO HARVEST DNA SAMPLES
Federal contractors have been setting up roadblocks in cities across the country
with the purpose of collecting DNA samples from passing motorists. The multimillion dollar federal program has been disturbing drivers and alarming civil
libertarians. The checkpoints consist of uniformed agents blocking a public road
and flagging drivers into a testing area or a parking lot. There, the drivers are
requested to submit a saliva or blood sample to the federal government. The
roadblocks were part of a study orchestrated by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The program costs taxpayers $7.9 million over 3 years, according to NBC News
Dallas-Fort Worth. The agency confirmed that the operation is currently being
launched in 30 different U.S. cities.
“How voluntary is it when you have a police officer in uniform flagging you down?”
asked Susan Watson, executive director of the Alabama chapter of the American
Civil Liberties Union. “Are you going to stop? Yes, you’re going to stop.”
“Although this was voluntary it was not voluntary that you stop and hear the DNA
for CASH pitch,” said one Alabama resident after experiencing a checkpoint in
June. Drivers are offered cash for surrendering DNA samples. The going rate is
$10 for a cheek-swab and $50 for blood drawn from the vein. The goal, according
to the NHTSA, is to decrease impaired-driving accidents by analyzing raw bodily
fluids fresh off the street.
LAPD TO PAY $10 MILLION IN TICKET QUOTA CONTROVERSY
The Los Angeles City Council has agreed to pay nearly $6 million to a group of
police officers who accused their superiors of imposing a secret traffic ticket quota
system.
The $5.9 million settlement resolves a pair of lawsuits filed in 2010 by 11 LAPD
officers assigned to a motorcycle unit. In the lawsuits, the officers detailed what
they claimed were strict demands to write at least 18 traffic tickets each shift and
that 80% of the citations be for major violations.
U.S. TRAFFIC DEATHS RISE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2005
For six years through 2011, highway accidents and related fatalities declined each
year. Improvements in vehicles and other safety education efforts were credited
for that downward trend. But for the first time since 2005, that streak ran out,
according to figures released recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
Last year, 33,561 people were killed in highway accidents, up 3.3% from 2011.
The increase was reflected across many of the categories that researchers follow,
but motorcycle and pedestrian fatalities reflected the highest increases, up 7% and
6% respectively.
Officers who failed to meet the alleged ticket minimums or raised concerns about
them were reprimanded, denied overtime assignments, given undesirable work
schedules, and subjected to other forms of harassment, including being kicked out
of the motorcycle unit, according to the L.A. Times.
In addition to the deaths, the NHTSA data showed that nearly 2.4 million people
were injured in crashes last year, a 6.5% increase from 2011, although miles
driven remained about the same.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: "A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions
but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the
injury." ~ John Stuart Mill, (1806-1873) philosopher and economist
The settlement, approved unanimously, brings to more than $10 million the amount
of taxpayer money spent on payouts and legal fees from the ticket quota cases.
But that number could grow because one more officer's case is still pending.
The ticket controversy has been a black eye for the Los Angeles Police
Department, because ticket quotas are against state law.
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