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Originally Posted by LakeCleElum
Agree - Proven fact that distracted driving is more dangerous than DUI. I'm not sure why the enforcement and penalties aren't ramped up to be on Par? Love to see some chick on her phone getting her car towed and booked into jail.
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Amen. One of my very worst pet peeves. Unfortunately, that has kind of come out on this very forum a time or two, as I've made an ass of myself on more than one occasion with my over the top expression of such. So, trying not to beat this dead horse once again, just one quick observation.
Washington has passed "tough on distracted driving" legislation. I think most Washington drivers, particularly motorcyclists, would agree it has had absolutely no affect. I think because it is not tough enough. It needs to be treated just like a DUI. Arrested, car impounded, and perhaps most importantly as a deterrent value - the device gets confiscated and held for evidence until the trial date. If found guilty, it is not returned. Do we give the bottle back to the drunk? Do we give the gun back to they guy that robbed the liquor store when he gets out? Hammer these people and hammer them hard. The prospect of merely being fined has done nothing to curb this behavior.
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Originally Posted by LakeCleElum
Jeff and Vash: Right about lack of instructors. I did this also along time ago. Most classes on the weekends, so not many instructors want to give up all their weekends.
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Yeah... once you are in, due to the lack of instructors, you find yourself continually being asked to take more classes in addition to the ones you have scheduled. It's a tough deal. I felt I should "give back", so I took my turn in the barrel, but there just are not enough who are willing to do so.
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Originally Posted by LakeCleElum
The reason for the 250cc bikes: They are usually donated by the dealers. Ideal size to learn on and cheaper also...
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A lot easier for students to push in their first day or two of the class as well.