lanesplitting on the books again

[JoshuaTree]

Originally Posted by MNellis

Can someone help me understand this statemtent?

(1) notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
standards adopted by the department; and

Does this change the Texas helmet law or is it just saying that, to take advantage of this "lane splitting", you have to be wearing a helmet?

It means EXACTLY that - if you want to lane split, you MUST wear a helmet, even if you satisfy the requirements of fiscal responsibility for not wearing a helmet at all other times for operating a motorcycle.

That is THE point on which the opposition will try and kill this bill. It is a "nose of the camel under the tent" issue for them - especially since one of the bill's sponsors has repeatedly tried to mandate helmet usage at all times and repeal the cited section of the Transportation Code.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Stage 2 was met today.

We showed up. Where were you??

that crazy thing called work, ya know, you used to do it too.

[RACER X]

Originally Posted by MNellis

Can someone help me understand this statemtent?

(1) notwithstanding Section 661.003(c), the operator
and any passenger wear protective headgear that meets the safety
standards adopted by the department; and

Does this change the Texas helmet law or is it just saying that, to take advantage of this "lane splitting", you have to be wearing a helmet?

just fyi, passengers have to follow the same guidlines as the primary rider as far as a helmet is concerned.

in short:

have taken MSF and can prove it
or have $10k med ins. and can prove it
be over 21

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by anthonyk

Yeah Ed, isn't Huffman your senator? She needed some educatin'.

Yup, houston. Ack!

Sure Ed, I don't work at all..... Go get more people to email their Senators. We'll do the work in Austin, but it can't pass without more work statewide.

[Archren]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Yup, houston. Ack!

Sure Ed, I don't work at all..... Go get more people to email their Senators. We'll do the work in Austin, but it can't pass without more work statewide.

You do a lot of work. But you have the benefit of being your own boss most of the time (not that anyone could ever really be the boss of you anyway).

[azoomm]

Blog from someone there... http://texgs.blogspot.com/2009/03/st...ring-this.html

[Archren]

Thanks for posting that Moira.. and for providing testimony in support of the bill.

[azoomm]

Ok...
I was there for the committee meeting - and gave testimony. I got grizzly looks from Sputnik, and glared at by Senators that think this isn't safe.

I hear from riders left and right - up and down forums that want it. No, that WANT IT. But, everyone is just sitting by and just posting about it. Please... pretty please... go CALL your Senator.

Fill up the voicemail.

Carona's office is certain that if we can get 21 verbals we can get this to the floor Tuesday. If it passes we have a shot. It's already gotten farther than it ever has before.

http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/ That is how you find who represents you. CALL them. It takes less than a few minutes and is far more effective than sending an email. The TMRA was certain we wouldn't be able to pull this off, if just because we haven't had a voice before. Be a voice. PLEASE, be a voice.

[pdog]

Can you post the names of any Senators known to support the bill? I know Watson was on the committee and voted for the bill. Does that mean I still need to call?

[azoomm]

I'd still call.

Hell, I called Shapiro to let her know I was upset that she voted NO when she didn't even attend the proposal and testimony. Bad form, IMHO. It doesn't hurt to call.

I'm surprised it's gotten this far with so many crickets chirping. I don't think I've ever been so frustrated as this situation... seriously. What the hell??!? I didn't think it would be this difficult. Are people just not motivated to email/phone??