News article on accidents

Chip said:

Yesterday on the 6 o’clock news and the 11 o’clock news both led off with the number of motorcycle accidents in our region. The story went on to show that the number one cause was speed. The reporter clearly believed that’s riders were not riding safe. Not until the reporter explained the background check of the statistics came from the insurance industry reports. I have been riding with a group of friends and all of have noticed the aggressive nature of others on the road. Cars will cut off a biker with little regard for life or safety. The speed of bikers always is a concern. My experience is riders open up on highways. Sure it’s fun to crank it a little. Most riders have. Not in traffic areas. I may be off on my opinion of bikers, but I don’t think so.

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Mighty Mouse said:

Since the defund the police crap most agencies have been laying low on moving violations other than DUI. I see people run stop signs and red lights routinely like it's no big deal. High speed is become common everywhere. There is little fear of being stopped around here and the area's I drive. The fast lane on 99 or I-5 is 85 to 100 mph if you dare jump out there. I do on my Rocket but not my cars. Very bold and aggressive drivers. It will continue until they fear repercussions but that won't happen in the land of "we hate authority cause they're mean".

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Mighty Mouse said:

Since the defund the police crap most agencies have been laying low on moving violations other than DUI. I see people run stop signs and red lights routinely like it's no big deal. High speed is become common everywhere. There is little fear of being stopped around here and the area's I drive. The fast lane on 99 or I-5 is 85 to 100 mph if you dare jump out there. I do on my Rocket but not my cars. Very bold and aggressive drivers. It will continue until they fear repercussions but that won't happen in the land of "we hate authority cause they're mean".

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