OFF THE WIRE
The following was on Bikernet Thursdays post I found it Very Interesting!
SENATE OKAYS NEW PENALTIES TO PROTECT MOTORCYCLISTS--
By Laura Leslie
Raleigh, N.C. — The Senate made quick work Monday night of a bill that
increases penalties for drivers whose unsafe movements cause serious
motorcycle accidents.
If a driver causes a motorcycle wreck that results in serious bodily
injury or at least $5,000 in property damage, Senate Bill 353 would
increase the minimum fine for the driver to from $500 to $750.
The infraction would cost four points on the driver's license, and a
judge could also choose to temporarily suspend the driver's license for
up to 30 days.
Sponsored by Sen. Kathy Harrington, R-Gaston, the bill passed 48-0 with no debate and now moves to the House.
From WRAL.com, Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville
I would like to see the full bill because I would question why anyone would support a bill that Makes More Money for The State.
Any bill that increases fines Should Make A Portion Of The Fines Go To The Victim and or Their Family.
No State Should Profit From The Injury or Death of Their Residents and or Those Traveling Through Their Jurisdiction.
I will attempt to find out more about the exact wording BUT maybe someone supporting this legislation will supply it.
What are the motorcycle rights groups in North Carolina doing about this?
THINK VERY SERIOUSLY BEFORE YOU SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT DOES NOTHING
BUT MAKE MONEY FOR THE GOVERNMENT – States are part of the government.
