The State of Florida is attempting to get tough (hmmm?) on motorcyclists riding recklessly, with the introduction of a new bill in the State House of Representatives. HB137 2008 specifies that if a law enforcement officer charges a person with reckless driving, or driving 30mph over the speed limit, and who was riding a motorcycle at the time, the officer must arrest the rider, take him or her into custody, and seize the motorcycle, which will be subject to forfeiture under Florida’s Contraband Forfeiture Act. If that person is convicted, the court will order the Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke their motorcycle endorsement, and leave them only with the ability to drive a cage. If the bill is signed into law, it will take effect October 1, 2008. On one level i’m glad that there is some attempt to crack down on this type of behavior. However on another there just seems to be no limit to the levels of absurdity that some people will go to and now we have legislators pushing more legislation on the motorcycling community. All due to a few that insist in putting themselves (and others) at risk… just for a bit of adrenalin rush or opportunity to show off in front of their friends. Thanks guys/gals for showing us your a**!

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