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Senators from New Hampshire, West Virginia and Wisconsin have put forward a bill to prohibit the federal government from funding motorcycle only checkpoints! As it stands today the federal government provides a majority of states funds to setup motorcycle only “safety” checkpoints.

As an example Georgia received a $70,000 grant to hold two checkpoints on two major interstates highways that connected with Florida. Does not sound like a big deal until you notice that the checkpoints coincided with the opening and closing of Daytona Bike Week! Wonder how much money Georgia raised in fines and tickets?

So why is this a big deal? From my POV I register by bike with my state annually, I have to pass an annual safety inspection both of which I have to pay money to the state just like cars. But, unlike cars, I am possibly subject to additional investigation and inspection just because I ride a bike. That is not right on many levels.

If you agree that this is an area in which the Federal Government need to stay out of contact your state’s Senators. You can contact them by calling the capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.

For more information you can review the Motorcycle Rider Foundation press release here and a news article from the Washington Times here.