Issue ...
ATV- and motorcycle-related noise is becoming a real hot-button issue across the nation.

As an example, a couple New Jersey lawmakers introduced a bill that would have seriously restricted racing at most racetracks.

Under the proposal, introduced by Assemblymen Michael Panter (D-Mercer-Monmouth)) and Robert Morgan (D-Mercer-Monmouth), no motor vehicle could be operated on a racetrack that is within a mile of residential housing before 11 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. on Sundays.

Violators would face fines of $2,500 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second offense, $10,000 for the third offense, and $25,000 for the fourth and subsequent offenses.

Essentially what this proposal would do is shut down racetracks. The legislation would make it virtually impossible for promoters or clubs to operate any successful racing events.

FUCK THAT

issue 2

THIS ONE SUCKS ... ITS REALLY PISSING ME OFF

April 15, 2005 – From Connecticut to California, government jurisdictions are taking steps to try to ban ATV and dirtbike riding.

the Town of Jamaica Select Board had passed a law banning ATVs, dirtbikes and other vehicles from certain dirt roads in Connecticut, state Sen. Bill Finch (D-Bridgeport) has introduced two bills to ban the operation and sale of ATVs and off-highway motorcycles statewide

The Connecticut Joint Transportation Committee—made up of both Senate and House members—actually took testimony on the bills, Senate Bills 330 and 565, which call for the ban.

an estimated 70,000 ATVs in use in Connecticut, the state collects more than $4 million a year in sales tax from the sale of ATVs.

WHY ARE THEY BITCHING.

NOW THIS ONE IS GAY

There are 47,712 off-highway vehicles registered in Riverside County. There are more than 150,000 more registered OHVs in the neighboring counties of San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego, a staff report says.

Under the Riverside County proposal, a landowner must have at least five acres to ride on his or her own property. Also, the riding area must be at least 250 feet from the nearest neighbor's home and 100 feet from the property line.

Plus, only two bikes or ATVs could be ridden at a time, riding hours are restricted, steps must be taken to control dust, and the maximum measurable sound level at the property line can't exceed 65 decibels

Get involved in your area to head off threats like these before it's too late. To find out how, contact Terry Lee Cook, AMA/ATVA grassroots manager, at (614) 856-1900, ext. 1288; or by e-mail at tcook@atvaonline.com

HEY THIS IS SERIOUS ... TAKE ACTION NOW ... tHIS JUST PISSES ME OFF

WILLIAM BOGIELSKI

politics is very key. . . many left wingers and "liberals" like to agree and believe promises democratic politicians make (nafta). . . and when democratic figure heads follow through on their promises (economy, mass production, foreign market); republican figure heads end up feeling the turmoil and consequences of their decision. . .

alot of the beef democrats have with atv's and bikes is not always safety issues, there are underlying agendas to control and sway the market with the big 3. . .

Democrats are considered "liberal" because the are concerned with the welfare of mankind more than the so called money grubbing cold hearted republican. . .
what we fail to realize is the potential in giving up our own rights when we vote democrat. . . ie. . . mandatory 5 acre minimum to ride and the 250ft distance from another man's residence. . .

why is this thread all messed up, banshee has h20dills avatar and our usernames are funky. . .

I live in CT.... I didn't know it was ever legal to ride on dirt roads...?

Anywa, I hate people telling you what you can and can't do on what you own. If I own a car, I should be able to blow it up if I wanted. If I own a piece of land, I should be able to dig a giant hole in it... Why can't I do what I want with my property?

This was written by h2odill. I was the one that posted it over here from the old article secition

I live in CT...In this town, there is already have a noise ordinance. I know just about every police officer by name because of it. Its total bullshit that I cannot make a little noise... its not like my fuckin neighbors are in my backyard. I have over 5 acres of land and so do they.

Here is a bit of the town noise ordinance.

"The noise ordinance states that only certain decibel levels are allowed at certain hours. In residential zones, the permitted decibel levels (dbA) are 55 dbA in the daytime (7:00 am to 8:59 pm) and 45 dbA in the nighttime (9:00 pm to 6:59 am)"

The ordinance also includes disallowing use of internal combustion engines on the weekends. The measurements are from one foot over property line.

But if any bullshit legislation gets passed preventing use of all ORV's someone is going to die.

that makes not sense. My lawn mower and leaf blower makes more noise than 55dba. I guess nobody mowes there yard in your area. Oh and you better tell them to cut those hair dryers out because that is way over 55dba.

Damn stupid politians

Tell me about it... loud conversation is already in the 70 db range.

http://www.lhh.org/noise/decibel.htm
Heres some more Db levels of everyday things... shows they did some research when making that law.

Yes, not one person on the street (but me) mows their own yard. Its not a matter of the noise, its more that atv's are hurting the "image" of the neighborhood. FUCK THEM, well they can take their 2+ million dollar estates elsewhere because I dont plan to leave any time soon.

I still say you should take the gravel on your property and pile it all up just off your neighbors driveway...