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September 16, 2007
Filed Under (Rants and Raves) by John Davis
From a WSP news release:
Of course, the lousy weather we had this summer compared to last and the resulting reduction in motorcycle riding had nothing to do with the decrease. After all, "strong enforcement," or maybe "selective enforcement," made all the difference.
Comments:
2 Comments posted on "Washington Motorcycle Fatalities Down – WSP Takes Credit"
Jake on September 25th, 2007 at 1:57 pm #
I also say selective enforcement, more like harassment, pulling me over for because some one reported a black motorcycle speeding. How many black cycle are out on the road I said, he just said to me “say one more word you go to jail!” They are all about busting sportbike riders. He held me for 30min then just let me go. grrr… I was mad!
Jason Lewis on August 10th, 2008 at 11:28 pm #
The Washington State Patrol is taking credit for something they have nothing to do with. Maybe the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and it’s classes could be responsible for the more cautious and responsible riding. Or maybe, just maybe, this year cars are actually looking over their shoulder and not trusting the blind spots in their mirrorsJust because the number of fatalities are down from last year has nothing to do with the way the State Troopers act and treat motorcycle riders. I have been stopped and held multiple times by different state troopers because i resembled a bike that was reported acting aggressively or a group of bikes who were “stunting”. I am not saying all motorcycle riders act safe at all times, but I definitely see a change in attitude in all Washington State Patrol Officers when I am on a motorcycle rather than being in my truck. I believe the Troopers have stepped over their boundaries and should remember that not all riders are out on the rode to cause trouble!!!!! Post a comment
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