Georgia plans Motorcycle check points Daytona Bike week

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Bike Week? Read before riding through Georgia, the new totalitarian state......
The previous post Georgia plans Motorcycle check points Daytona Bike week is an alert From ABATE of Georgia w/ comments as per our being alerted by Rogue. You must be aware of what can happen during such a check, Because it can screw up your day big time! Following is a link

to a pdf. file, http://www.abatega.org/documents/MC%20Safety%20and%20Enforcement%20Training%20Instructor%20Manual%202010.pdf

We have posted the front page of the manual and and the pages dealing with a motorcycle safety inspection. Remember this is reportedly a federally funded project paid for by us. Until more is known we would suggest familiarizing yourself completely with the pages having to do with the safety inspection. If you have questions you can call Georgia, but get whatever you are told in writing.
Georgia may have a different protocol than that defined here. As this was sent out by ABATE of Ga. It would appear they have concerns.
When and if you get to Florida, remember their is still controversy re: vertical tags. Often times depending on what city you get stopped in.
Our stance would be that the following was designed for one purpose and one purpose only, TO MAKE YOUR LIFE MISERABLE:

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND ENFORCEMENT TRAINING

Instructor Training Manual

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

STANDARDS AND TRAINING (IADLEST) AND

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Copyright © 2009 by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training This project is supported by cooperative agreement DTNH22-07-H-000160/003 awarded by the Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Grantee: International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) www.iadlest.org Points of view or opinions contained within this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the

official position or policies of the US DOT - NHTSA.

This training was developed by police officers for police officers. The information provided is meant to enhance officer knowledge and safety in the realm of motorcycle laws through enforcement and public education of those motor vehicle/motorcycle laws, and give officers the information to help reduce the number of motorcyclist killed or injured in traffic crashes.

The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) would like to thank the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their help in making this training possible. Particular thanks go to Earl Hardy and William Cosby of NHTSA for their on-going guidance. We also must extend our thanks to the following individuals who participated in the curriculum development. Their knowledge and experience helped to define the content of the materials for the lesson modules and critical information was covered for law enforcement. The individuals who helped make this training a reality include

the following: Mr. Richard Davis, Arkansas State Police; Lt. Jim Halvorsen, New York State Police; Lt. Michael Turcott, Washington State Police; and Mr. John Young, Texas Department of Public Safety. Special thanks to Inspector Patrick McManamon, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and Mr. Albert Liebno, Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions for their feedback on improving the presentations. The information contained in this program by no means reflects the opinions of all the individuals listed.

June F. Kelly, Project Manager, IADLEST

Assistant Director, Vermont Police Academy

CHECK OPERATOR’S LICENSE FOR PROPER ENDORSEMENT
�� *1 out 4 motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashed are not properly licensed.

�� Motorcyclists are required to have proper license and motorcycle endorsement to

operate. (examples - T. 23 VSA § 615. Endorsement & DMV Rule 9)

CHECK REGISTRATION

�� All motorcycles operated on a public highway must be properly registered and

insured. Some states also require annual inspection certificate (sticker).

�� Numbers on registration plate must match the registration certificate.

CHECK INSPECTION CERTIFICATE ATTACHED

Inspection of registered vehicles, (examples - T. 23 VSA § 1222).

INSPECTION STICKER – MAKE SURE IT IS VALID AND NOT OVERDUE.

•Note inspection sticker number

•This will determine which inspection station conducted the inspection if needed.

WHERE IS THE INSPECTION STICKER LOCATED?

Is it attached to a structural member of the left from side of the motorcycle?

For example,

⌦ Left outer side front lower windshield so it does not interfere with the vision of

the operator.

⌦ Front left fork leg/tube so it is easily visible.

⌦ Metal tag securely attached to the left front frame / structural member of

motorcycle.

⌦ What does your state have for an Inspection Manual? Does it spell out the

placement of the inspection sticker?

CHECK INSURANCE CARD FOR PROOF OF INSURANCE

•Maintenance of financial responsibility (Title 23 VSA § 800)

⌦ Insurance required - establishes state insurance limits.

⌦ Must proof of insurance be produce before MV inspections

CHECK VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE TO MAKE SURE NOT

DAMAGED AND MATCHES REGISTRATION

A great resource for checking vehicle identification number (VIN) structure is with a National

Insurance Crime Bureau, 2009 Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual. The manual contains a

section at the back on motorcycles and checking motorcycle VIN structure by each (resource for

ordering ID Manuals on their web site) – http://www.nicb.org/

CHECK CONDITION OF WHEELS, TIRES AND RIMS FOR CONDITION

��Check for any unsafe conditions

��Check tires for tread

��Tie tread must be at least 2/32 of an inch, check your particular state requirements as

some states require 1/32 of an inch minimum.

CHECK BODY ITEMS OF MOTORCYCLE

�� Check for any defective part or unsafe parts projecting from the motorcycle.

FENDERS AND MUDGUARDS MUST BE EQUIVALENT TO MANUFACTURER’S
ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS.
CHECK FOOT RESTS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE SECURELY FASTENED IN

PROPER LOCATION. (What does your state require if at all?)

CHECK IF EQUIPPED FOR PASSENGERS

Motorcycles designed to carry more than one person must in most states be equipped

with handgrips and footrests for passengers.

CHECK HANDLEBARS HEIGHT

��Many states have a maximum height requirement

��A good gauge is no higher than the operator’s shoulders. (NY)

��No higher than 15 inches above the operator’s seat height. (VT - T. 23 VSA § 1117

- Footrests and handlebars)

DISPLAY OF REGISTRATION PLATE

�� Check registration plate is secure and how does your state allow display?

�� Is the plate secure and mounted horizontally or vertically?

�� Some states only allow the registration plate to be mounted horizontally. (VT)

�� The registration plate must be clean and clearly visible in required position in order to be

illuminated by the plate light.

�� Does your state require the plate to be illuminated?

�� A white plate light is required and visible at night fifty (50) feet to the rear. (VT)

CHECK LIGHTS

�� Check front light

�� Signal lights

�� Rear tail light

�� Illumination required on motorcycles – Some states mention distance light must

light up an area in front of the motorcycle.

Ex. The light from the front lamp of a motorcycle shall render any substantial object on

the ground clearly visible at least 100 feet ahead of such motorcycle. (VT)

HEADLAMP / FRONT LIGHT

�� Motorcycle Modulating Headlights

�� Modulating headlamps are permitted by FMVSS

o Vermont State Inspection Manual was updated in 2004 covering modulating

headlights.

o Motorcycle headlamp modulation systems are allowed under FMVSS 108.
o An awareness issue for law enforcement officers because some were giving

motorcycle rider tickets for this. Please no ticket to be issued for modulating

headlight as allowed by law.

CHECK WINDSHIELD/WINDSCREEN

�� If equipped, check windscreen/windshield and make sure it does not obstruct the driver’s

line of vision.

�� Is the windshield secure?

CHECK FOR REAR VIEW MIRROR(S)

�� Many State’s require both mirrors, so check your state’s requirements (i.e.

REQUIRED IN VT & NY)

�� Are one or two mirrors, required and does the mirror permit a clear view to the rear of the

vehicle?

CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM

�� Exhaust in many State’s must be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or equivalent.

(NY & VT),

�� Many states restrict altered or what is called “straight” pipes in which the baffles are

removed or the exhaust is an after market exhaust manufactured without baffles.

�� Some States also have noise restrictions on exhaust pipes.

CHECK OPERATION OF HORN,

�� The horn button is located on the left handlebar.

�� It must work and be audible under normal conditions.

What are some laws pertaining to the motorcyclist…

Remember to CHECK THE HELMET!

�� What is your State’s law?

�� Motorcycle helmets that meet DOT Standard FMVSS No. 218.

�� Compliant versus non-compliant.

�� We’ll cover helmets more in detail in Module 7.

Show video: “Wear it every time you ride!”

Check for required eye protection

�� Is eye protection of some kind required?

�� Does your state law, require a windshield or screen, or if not, does the operator need to

wear either eye glasses, goggles, or a protective face shield?

�� Is there a requirement that the glasses, goggles, or face shield shall have colorless lenses

when operated at dusk to dawn or any other time when due to insufficient light.

What are some laws pertaining to safe operation…

SEAT POSITION OF OPERATOR AND/OR RIDER

�� Most states address seating position stating the rider must be seated astride the seat.

�� Some laws spell out additional requirements, such as…

o The seat must be attached and if carrying a passenger it must be designed to carry

more than one person, and must be a permanent and regular seat designed for two

persons, or attached at the rear or side of the operator.

o Operator must sit astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the

motorcycle or moped.

o Do not carry any package, bundle, or other article which prevents operator from

keeping both hands on the handlebars.

o Do not carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere

with the operation or control of the motorcycle or moped or the view of the

operator.

LANE SPLITTING – What does your State permit when it comes to lane use?

Operation of motorcycles and mopeds on roadways laned for traffic

�� Entitled to full use of an entire lane.

�� Can not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.

�� No person shall operate between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of

vehicles.

�� May not be operated in the same lane with, and along side of or closer than ten feet ahead

of, or ten feet behind another motorcycle, moped, or other motor vehicle.

�� This section shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties.

Motorists must realize that lane position for a motorcyclist is constantly changing (in their

lane) so they can make themselves more conspicuous to other motorists.

DOES YOUR STATE ALLOW CLINGING TO VEHICLES?

Clinging to other vehicles states that no person riding a motorcycle of moped shall attach

himself or herself or the motorcycle or moped to any other vehicle on a roadway.

YO ARE WE RIDING FREE YET???????