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schizuki · 07-27-2006, 10:24 PM

Looks like some motorcycle haters snuck one in under the guise of getting ATV's off of public roads.

Keep stuntin' and running those loud exhausts, children.

svtech · 07-27-2006, 11:18 PM

A map of Florida strongly suggests that this North Port is a wide place in the road just west of I 75 maybe halfway between Fort Myers and Sarasota and a few miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico.

Anybody from that neck of the woods able to provide any background to this ignorance?

Dr_Sprocket · 07-28-2006, 12:46 AM

Perhaps the city's leaders were tired of motrcycles with modified exhausts cruising the streets. It is probable easier to enforce a "no motorcycles" policy, rather than stop and test bikes with a decibel meter.

brax4444 · 07-28-2006, 01:14 AM

I agree with banning noisy motorcycles if they wish and enforcing it. But how can they ban a street legal vehicle from public roads?

This is why we should all be AMA members...

BillyO · 07-28-2006, 01:20 AM

I submit North Port as the next national Hog Rally city.

300,000 strong. call out the Guard.

Shoot to kill.

We can bring in every diverse bike group under the sun.

Wait till Dikes on Bikes arrives arm in arm with

HA.

Bikers for Jesus with the Devils Diciples.

This could put North port on the map.

eekadog · 07-28-2006, 01:27 AM

http://www.sun-herald.com/NewsArchiv...y=tp16de16.htm

seruzawa · 07-28-2006, 02:50 AM

It can't happen here

It can't happen here

It can't happen here

It can't happen here

You're safe mommy

You're safe daddy

You just get a TV dinner and cook it up

Get a TV dinner and cook it up, cook it up

Oh, and it can't happen here

christian_gates · 07-28-2006, 02:55 AM

North Port is, logically, just north of Fort Myers and Port Charlotte on the West Coast of Florida. It's very small.

It's not clear to me that they have the legal authority to ban motorcycles - I suspect it would depend upon the amount of funds used to build their roads received from the state, county and federal governments.

Anyone here a lawyer who can answer definitively?

I'm from that general area originally, and there aren't a lot of bikes because the riding pretty much blows - lots of straights, it's hot, it rains a lot, the traffic can be difficult, the drivers aren't aware of other cars let alone bikes etc.

Nevertheless, this law is passing strange and must have been passed in response to something specific. Additionally, banning a vehicle post-purchase when it's a single mode of transportation might similarly not stand legal scrutiny without compensation.

cdg

tarheelbob · 07-28-2006, 02:59 AM

Can someone please explain to me how a legal and licensed street motocycle with state plates and tags can be prohibited from operating on any public road?

Do we get a refund, then, on our portion of taxes spent on supporting public highways and infrastructure? Me thinks not.

pplassm · 07-28-2006, 03:06 AM

Thank you, Suzie Creamcheese.

07-27-2006, 10:24 PM	#1
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,414	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! Looks like some motorcycle haters snuck one in under the guise of getting ATV's off of public roads. Keep stuntin' and running those loud exhausts, children. __________________ It would be nice if our national security secrets could be kept half as secure as Obama's college transcripts.

07-27-2006, 11:18 PM	#2
svtech Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 195	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! A map of Florida strongly suggests that this North Port is a wide place in the road just west of I 75 maybe halfway between Fort Myers and Sarasota and a few miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Anybody from that neck of the woods able to provide any background to this ignorance?

07-28-2006, 12:46 AM	#3
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! Perhaps the city's leaders were tired of motrcycles with modified exhausts cruising the streets. It is probable easier to enforce a "no motorcycles" policy, rather than stop and test bikes with a decibel meter. __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

07-28-2006, 01:14 AM	#4
brax4444 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 147	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! I agree with banning noisy motorcycles if they wish and enforcing it. But how can they ban a street legal vehicle from public roads? This is why we should all be AMA members...

07-28-2006, 01:20 AM	#5
BillyO Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 158	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! I submit North Port as the next national Hog Rally city. 300,000 strong. call out the Guard. Shoot to kill. We can bring in every diverse bike group under the sun. Wait till Dikes on Bikes arrives arm in arm with HA. Bikers for Jesus with the Devils Diciples. This could put North port on the map.

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07-28-2006, 01:27 AM	#6
eekadog Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 466	apparently it was a "mistake" http://www.sun-herald.com/NewsArchiv...y=tp16de16.htm

07-28-2006, 02:50 AM	#7
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! It can't happen here It can't happen here It can't happen here It can't happen here You're safe mommy You're safe daddy You just get a TV dinner and cook it up Get a TV dinner and cook it up, cook it up Oh, and it can't happen here __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

07-28-2006, 02:55 AM	#8
christian_gates Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 209	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! North Port is, logically, just north of Fort Myers and Port Charlotte on the West Coast of Florida. It's very small. It's not clear to me that they have the legal authority to ban motorcycles - I suspect it would depend upon the amount of funds used to build their roads received from the state, county and federal governments. Anyone here a lawyer who can answer definitively? I'm from that general area originally, and there aren't a lot of bikes because the riding pretty much blows - lots of straights, it's hot, it rains a lot, the traffic can be difficult, the drivers aren't aware of other cars let alone bikes etc. Nevertheless, this law is passing strange and must have been passed in response to something specific. Additionally, banning a vehicle post-purchase when it's a single mode of transportation might similarly not stand legal scrutiny without compensation. cdg

07-28-2006, 02:59 AM	#9
tarheelbob Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! Can someone please explain to me how a legal and licensed street motocycle with state plates and tags can be prohibited from operating on any public road? Do we get a refund, then, on our portion of taxes spent on supporting public highways and infrastructure? Me thinks not.

07-28-2006, 03:06 AM	#10
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Re: An Unholy Ordinance! Thank you, Suzie Creamcheese. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.