Sailor Posted May 1, 2015 #1 Posted May 1, 2015 Went to the parliament buildings today to participate in the annual " Take a MLA (member of the Legislative Assembly) for a ride day". I figure they have been taking us for a ride for a longtime. The transportation minister for the fiberal government came out and announced two new pieces of legislation. One is that motorcycles no longer have to have snow tires in BC. It seems that certain areas such as mountain passes are posted during winter months that vehicles must have snow tires and motorcycles have been getting ticketed for not having them even when there is no snow. The other is that no vehicle may park within 20 feet of a stop sign or intersection. Now motorcycles can use that space to park in. That one makes sense since motorcycles don't block anyone's sight lines. In fact it is hard to get anyone to even see motorcycles.
cowpuc Posted May 1, 2015 #2 Posted May 1, 2015 Went to the parliament buildings today to participate in the annual " Take a MLA (member of the Legislative Assembly) for a ride day". I figure they have been taking us for a ride for a longtime:crackup::crackup:. The transportation minister for the fiberal government came out and announced two new pieces of legislation. One is that motorcycles no longer have to have snow tires in BC. It seems that certain areas such as mountain passes are posted during winter months that vehicles must have snow tires and motorcycles have been getting ticketed for not having them even when there is no snow. The other is that no vehicle may park within 20 feet of a stop sign or intersection. Now motorcycles can use that space to park in. That one makes sense since motorcycles don't block anyone's sight lines (or,, it could be a set up to use bikes as targets or bumpers to catch runaway traffic ). In fact it is hard to get anyone to even see motorcycles. Sorry to be so sarcastic Sailor, I really do think its AWESOME that you participated in that opportunity!! The world needs more of this type of stuff and willing participants like yourself!!
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted May 1, 2015 #3 Posted May 1, 2015 It was a good ride, glad to see @Sailor today. I did get to take our transportation minister out for a ride on my Venture around the water front.
Guest divey Posted May 1, 2015 #4 Posted May 1, 2015 Went to the parliament buildings today to participate in the annual " Take a MLA (member of the Legislative Assembly) for a ride day". I figure they have been taking us for a ride for a longtime. The transportation minister for the fiberal government came out and announced two new pieces of legislation. One is that motorcycles no longer have to have snow tires in BC. It seems that certain areas such as mountain passes are posted during winter months that vehicles must have snow tires and motorcycles have been getting ticketed for not having them even when there is no snow. The other is that no vehicle may park within 20 feet of a stop sign or intersection. Now motorcycles can use that space to park in. That one makes sense since motorcycles don't block anyone's sight lines. In fact it is hard to get anyone to even see motorcycles. Kerry, tell me that the snow tire ticketing was just a joke?? That ranks up there with today's article out of Quebec where a 91 year old woman was ticketed $148.00 because a neighbor had complained her rocking chair was squeaking and thereby causing too much noise in the apartment complex ( no previous complaints). Anyways, didn't mean to hijack your thread, just needed to vent a bit. "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog." (Author unknown!) Doug
SilvrT Posted May 1, 2015 #5 Posted May 1, 2015 They wouldn't be able to ticket me since I'm running a winter tread car tire LOL!
Sailor Posted May 1, 2015 Author #6 Posted May 1, 2015 No joke. Beware going through customs. One guy sat on his bike talking to the customs officer. He had turned the bike off and left the key in the ignition. when he took off his helmet to better talk to the officer he was charged with riding without a helmet. They threatened to confiscate the bike and give him a large fine. He called BCCOM ( British Columbia Coalition of Motorcyclists) who provided a lawyer who called customs and got it straightened out.
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted May 1, 2015 #7 Posted May 1, 2015 Kerry, tell me that the snow tire ticketing was just a joke?? That ranks up there with today's article out of Quebec where a 91 year old woman was ticketed $148.00 because a neighbor had complained her rocking chair was squeaking and thereby causing too much noise in the apartment complex ( no previous complaints). Anyways, didn't mean to hijack your thread, just needed to vent a bit. "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog." (Author unknown!) Doug Yes @divey it was actuality on the books for a few months in BC because of the wording of the regulation that all motor vehicles traveling certain portions of highways prone to ice and snow are required to use winter tread tires or carry chains during winter months. It has now been added that motorcycles are excluded from this. And yes the RCMP on the "Sea to Sky" highway to Whistler did issue tickets for it to motorcycles.
SilvrT Posted May 1, 2015 #8 Posted May 1, 2015 Yes @divey it was actuality on the books for a few months in BC because of the wording of the regulation that all motor vehicles traveling certain portions of highways prone to ice and snow are required to use winter tread tires or carry chains during winter months. It has now been added that motorcycles are excluded from this. And yes the RCMP on the "Sea to Sky" highway to Whistler did issue tickets for it to motorcycles. How absolutely asinine! What manufacturer actually makes winter tires for touring motorcycles? Talk about enforcing the law to the limit!! Same thing about being charged for riding without a helmet while sitting on the bike, engine not running. Frikken major example of an officer's position go to their head. ohhhhhhhhhh my hair is standing on end and I don't even have any ... better I stop! LOL
Sailor Posted May 1, 2015 Author #9 Posted May 1, 2015 Perhaps Nina could give you a nice relaxing wax and polish. Looking forward to seeing you at Yreka and both of you on Salt Spring.
SilvrT Posted May 1, 2015 #10 Posted May 1, 2015 Perhaps Nina could give you a nice relaxing wax and polish. now there's a great idea ...
Sailor Posted May 1, 2015 Author #11 Posted May 1, 2015 Doug....As Mark Twain said " If they don't let my dog into heaven I'm not going"
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