Bicycle license Plates in NY?! Cripes.

[StudEbiker]

StudEbiker - I always agree with you 100% when it comes to libs, but I must say that grindz has a point. Whether the plate idea came from left, right or in between, it is a horrible idea. Same with soda, sugar, food, etc taxes. I would venture to guess there are at least a couple conservatives(maybe RINOs) on board with these taxes. The problem in my mind are "career politicians." Doing everything in their power to stay in power, including screwing their "previous" constituents.

Anyway, as gas goes up this summer and inflation rockets to the moon, the politicians may be thinking of other career opportunities to make room for more newbs. Let's hope so...

Maybe we should have plates attached to our asses, wheelbarrows and lawnmowers to protect that property also.

Ron Paul (P) and Drew Carey (VP) in 2012!!!

I'm a little confused. Did it ever sound like I was saying this was a good idea?? I think it is a terrible idea. There may be some NY Republicans that would support this idea too, but they are ABSOLUTELY not conservative as this goes against core conservative principles. What drives me crazy is that people that seem to vote pretty consistently Democrat, well, these are the kinds of people that they elect. Notice in the story, it doesn't mention that he was a Democrat, so someone less inquisitive wouldn't react to the fact that it is a Democrat that is proposing this crap and just go, "What an idiot." Without thinking about what party they belong to and possibly causing them to examine what kind of people are in the Democrat party. Just to be clear,If this guy was a Republican, I'd think it was terrible too. However, I would know that he/she was not a conservative and would be what has become known as a RINO. My initial statement was if you keep electing liberal Democrats this is the kind of crap you can expect. I stand by the comment wholeheartedly. NYS is in the crapper. I mean up until recently E-bike were friggin' ILLEGAL in New York City.....that is liberalism. I'm sorry if that's "pointing fingers", but it is. As far as proposing solution or talking about issues, my solution is stop electing liberals. New Jersey did (at least the Governor)....maybe New York will follow suit soon. 8)

 

[John in CR]

In Phoenix, AZ, they're mandated by law but the police department doesn't have a way to actually issue or register them anymore, hasn't for such a long time that when asked, they go "huh?". :lol:

So in theory they could ticket people for not having them but they'd probalby get thrown out of court if challenged.

At least I know where to move if it all goes sour 8)

I'd argue that Costa Rica is the place to come. Absolute ebike freedom (posted speed limits are the only restriction), and no changes in sight because bikes are a common mode of transportation and the line blurring low power escooter/mopeds will never be sold due to hills, and even kids can't screw things up because the roads and sidewalks aren't conducive to stand up scooters. The big thing is the climate. Here at just over 1km of altitude it's just perfect. We have no heat and no a/c, and we don't need it due to generally a cool breeze coming over the mountains. It was unusually and uncomfortably warm (for me) when Luke came down last year, about 80°. Sue me, I'm temperature spoiled.

 

[grindz145]

In Phoenix, AZ, they're mandated by law but the police department doesn't have a way to actually issue or register them anymore, hasn't for such a long time that when asked, they go "huh?". :lol:

So in theory they could ticket people for not having them but they'd probalby get thrown out of court if challenged.

At least I know where to move if it all goes sour 8)

I'd argue that Costa Rica is the place to come. Absolute ebike freedom (posted speed limits are the only restriction), and no changes in sight because bikes are a common mode of transportation and the line blurring low power escooter/mopeds will never be sold due to hills, and even kids can't screw things up because the roads and sidewalks aren't conducive to stand up scooters. The big thing is the climate. Here at just over 1km of altitude it's just perfect. We have no heat and no a/c, and we don't need it due to generally a cool breeze coming over the mountains. It was unusually and uncomfortably warm (for me) when Luke came down last year, about 80°. Sue me, I'm temperature spoiled.

Good point, forget Arizona, costa rica is ebike salvation.

 

[StudEbiker]

In Phoenix, AZ, they're mandated by law but the police department doesn't have a way to actually issue or register them anymore, hasn't for such a long time that when asked, they go "huh?". :lol:

So in theory they could ticket people for not having them but they'd probalby get thrown out of court if challenged.

At least I know where to move if it all goes sour 8)

I'd argue that Costa Rica is the place to come. Absolute ebike freedom (posted speed limits are the only restriction), and no changes in sight because bikes are a common mode of transportation and the line blurring low power escooter/mopeds will never be sold due to hills, and even kids can't screw things up because the roads and sidewalks aren't conducive to stand up scooters. The big thing is the climate. Here at just over 1km of altitude it's just perfect. We have no heat and no a/c, and we don't need it due to generally a cool breeze coming over the mountains. It was unusually and uncomfortably warm (for me) when Luke came down last year, about 80°. Sue me, I'm temperature spoiled.

You don't know how tempted I am John. If things don't start getting somewhat more sane here in the States, I have my passport ready. :wink:

 

[grindz145]

And thankfully it's not going to happen!

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