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Paul Berg
Guest
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In Oregon we require motorcyclists to have a driver's license with a
motorcycle endorsement in order to drive on the public roads. This
supposedly insure the public that the motorcyclists know the rules of
the road and has the ability to operate a motorcycle safely. It is also
required, in Oregon, that they wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
have liability insurance. Motorcycles are required to be registered and
meet equipment and safety standards. And, I'm sure most other states
have the same or similar requirements.
With the increasing number of bicyclists using bicycles as a means of
commuter and commercial transportation, it is time that we take a
serious look at license, helmet, safety, equipment and insurance
requirements for those bicyclists who wish to ride in high volume
traffic areas.
The days when the bicycle was basically a recreational vehicle for
children on neighborhood streets is long gone. And, now our laws should
catch up the present situation. We now need to insured the public that
the bicyclists and bicycles in the high traffic areas are meeting some
type of minimum requirements as the motorists, motorcyclists and their
vehicles do.
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In Oregon we require motorcyclists to have a driver's license with a
motorcycle endorsement in order to drive on the public roads. This
supposedly insure the public that the motorcyclists know the rules of
the road and has the ability to operate a motorcycle safely. It is also
required, in Oregon, that they wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
have liability insurance. Motorcycles are required to be registered and
meet equipment and safety standards. And, I'm sure most other states
have the same or similar requirements.
With the increasing number of bicyclists using bicycles as a means of
commuter and commercial transportation, it is time that we take a
serious look at license, helmet, safety, equipment and insurance
requirements for those bicyclists who wish to ride in high volume
traffic areas.
The days when the bicycle was basically a recreational vehicle for
children on neighborhood streets is long gone. And, now our laws should
catch up the present situation. We now need to insured the public that
the bicyclists and bicycles in the high traffic areas are meeting some
type of minimum requirements as the motorists, motorcyclists and their
vehicles do.
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