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Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« on: July 06, 2012, 05:58:14 AM »
More absurdity from The Peoples Republic Of Ill-inois.

Quinn signs anti-wheelie law
51 minutes ago  •  BY KURT ERICKSON, The Southern Springfield Bureau
Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Thursday designed to crack down on a popular motorcycle stunt.

Beginning Jan. 1, bikers could face tougher sanctions if they are caught doing wheelies.

A wheelie occurs when the front wheel of the motorcycle lifts off the pavement with a twist of the throttle and the bike is ridden on the rear wheel only.

The measure calls for an initial fine of $100. However, motorcyclists caught a second time could face up to six months in jail and a maximum fine of $1,500. Bikers nabbed for a third wheelie offense could face up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.

The new law is part of a package of new motorcycle safety provisions approved by the General Assembly this spring.

In addition to the tougher wheelie penalties, the law calls for motorcycle riders to keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times when the bike is in motion.

http://thesouthern.com/news/local/quinn-signs-anti-wheelie-law/article_f40b0d04-c6fe-11e1-94a9-001a4bcf887a.html
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2012, 06:13:14 AM »
Are stoppies still okay?
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2012, 06:26:27 AM »
LOL Good question.
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2012, 07:23:36 AM »
One hand on the bars at all times? That's crazy! I suppose that riding backwards is out too? 

I wonder if they reworked the penalties for corrupt governors and legislatures?   :o
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2012, 07:43:45 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 06, 2012, 07:23:36 AM
One hand on the bars at all times? That's crazy! I suppose that riding backwards is out too? 

I wonder if they reworked the penalties for corrupt governors and legislatures?   :o
Naw, they gots tu much tu do dealin wit baddass bikers.
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2012, 07:56:15 AM »
So, IL state slogan is now "The Land of Wheelies"? ;D Should make for some cool plates.
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2012, 09:45:59 AM »
Quote from: gPink on July 06, 2012, 05:58:14 AM
More absurdity from The Peoples Republic Of Ill-inois.

Quinn signs anti-wheelie law
51 minutes ago  •  BY KURT ERICKSON, The Southern Springfield Bureau
Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Thursday designed to crack down on a popular motorcycle stunt.


Not sure why this is an absurdity. Wheelie's in a controlled environment are exhilarating and a exhibition of skill, wheelie-ing on a public road, especially in traffic, endangers other people besides the rider, and retribution should be swift and severe... 
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2012, 09:47:24 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 06, 2012, 07:23:36 AM
One hand on the bars at all times? That's crazy! I suppose that riding backwards is out too? 

I wonder if they reworked the penalties for corrupt governors and legislatures?   :o

Seems like that should be a higher priority, eh?  ::)
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2012, 10:04:59 AM »
Quote from: Mal on July 06, 2012, 09:45:59 AM
Not sure why this is an absurdity. Wheelie's in a controlled environment are exhilarating and a exhibition of skill, wheelie-ing on a public road, especially in traffic, endangers other people besides the rider, and retribution should be swift and severe...

I think that what Gary means here is that Illinois has so many more important things to worry about that passing a trivial law like this is pretty ridiculous. Our governor needs to get his head out of his ass.
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2012, 10:46:27 AM »
Quote from: Mal on July 06, 2012, 09:45:59 AM
Not sure why this is an absurdity. Wheelie's in a controlled environment are exhilarating and a exhibition of skill, wheelie-ing on a public road, especially in traffic, endangers other people besides the rider, and retribution should be swift and severe...

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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2012, 10:47:12 AM »
Quote from: Mal on July 06, 2012, 09:45:59 AM
Not sure why this is an absurdity. Wheelie's in a controlled environment are exhilarating and a exhibition of skill, wheelie-ing on a public road, especially in traffic, endangers other people besides the rider, and retribution should be swift and severe...

Its when you are accelerating over a bump or slight hill and the front comes up an inch or so and they write you a $1500 ticket that is questionable. 
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2012, 11:28:45 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 06, 2012, 10:04:59 AM
I think that what Gary means here is that Illinois has so many more important things to worry about that passing a trivial law like this is pretty ridiculous. Our governor needs to get his head out of his ass.

Won't debate that statement...   8)
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2012, 11:31:38 AM »
Quote from: Elfmaze on July 06, 2012, 10:47:12 AM
Its when you are accelerating over a bump or slight hill and the front comes up an inch or so and they write you a $1500 ticket that is questionable.

Says the guy pictured doing a wheelie...  ;)

Seriously, how often do you do that? And how often have you been caught doing that? The odds of getting caught 3x in that situation are extremely slim, plus any decent judge would throw it out. I can say that the only time my front wheel left the ground was during a takeoff from a light while pissed off. I can also say, I'll never do it again.  :yikes:
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2012, 12:51:20 PM »
Quote from: gPink on July 06, 2012, 05:58:14 AM
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In addition to the tougher wheelie penalties, the law calls for motorcycle riders to keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times when the bike is in motion.

YEAH....L;THAT ALLOWS THEM TO MAKE DOING THIS ACTUALLY AGAINST THE LAW......
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2012, 02:21:42 PM »
Quote from: Mal on July 06, 2012, 09:45:59 AM
Not sure why this is an absurdity. Wheelie's in a controlled environment are exhilarating and a exhibition of skill, wheelie-ing on a public road, especially in traffic, endangers other people besides the rider, and retribution should be swift and severe...
Retribution? Really? For a damn wheelie? There's already laws on the books to cover reckless driving. Suspended license and fines, OK. Jail for driving on a suspended license, OK. But specifically jail time for a wheelie. That what's absurd.

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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2012, 02:24:46 PM »
Quote from: MAN OF BLUES on July 06, 2012, 12:51:20 PM
YEAH....L;THAT ALLOWS THEM TO MAKE DOING THIS ACTUALLY AGAINST THE LAW......

hehehe, I think I'll send this to the Governor.
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2012, 02:39:23 PM »
Quote from: gPink on July 06, 2012, 02:21:42 PM
Retribution? Really? For a damn wheelie? There's already laws on the books to cover reckless driving. Suspended license and fines, OK. Jail for driving on a suspended license, OK. But specifically jail time for a wheelie. That what's absurd.

So you probably think that caning is completely out of the question...  ;)

In all seriousness, the jail time is probably reserved for the third offense. If you're getting busted for the third time, you obviously didn't learn from the first two...
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2012, 03:18:50 PM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 06, 2012, 07:23:36 AM
One hand on the bars at all times? That's crazy!
Guess I better stay out of Illinois.

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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2012, 04:48:54 PM »
Quote from: Mal on July 06, 2012, 02:39:23 PM
So you probably think that caning is completely out of the question...  ;)

In all seriousness, the jail time is probably reserved for the third offense. If you're getting busted for the third time, you obviously didn't learn from the first two...

 I'm ok with caning.  :) Just give me my beating and let me be on my way.
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Re: Third wheelie good for a year in PRISON
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2012, 10:20:29 PM »
Quote from: gPink on July 06, 2012, 02:24:46 PM
hehehe, I think I'll send this to the Governor.

Now, is the present governor in jail.... or just the last couple....Can't keep it straight. :-\
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