Anybody bother to write him:
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Dear Ron:
Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding HB 137, Offenses
Committed While Operating a Motorcycle. I realize some riders have
several concerns regarding my legislation. This bill aims to address
riders of high performance motorcycles that treat Florida's roads and
highways as their own personal stunt track. I am sure you can agree
that
popping wheelies at high rates of speeds or any other kind of stunt
riding has no place on Florida's roads. That is the type of reckless
driving this bill seeks to address. The goal of this legislation is to
target stunt riding and prevent motorcycle fatalities.
Currently, it seems HB 137 has been drafted in a way that would affect
all motorcycle riders. I feel that the poor actions of a few riders
should not punish all riders. Subsequently, I am currently working on
language that will amend the bill to clearly address the problem of
motorcycle stunt riding on public roads. The amendment will clearly
define what is considered stunt riding and require a motorcycle rider
to
maintain two wheels on the ground at all times. The speeding focuses of
the bill will not stand alone but will rather be in conjunction with
stunt driving.
Thank you for expressing your concerns. They will definitely be taken
into consideration. I recently met with James Reichenbach from ABATE,
and after I explained the true intent of this legislation he told me
that he would support it. I am open to meeting with any person or group
to discuss amendments to the bill. I believe that part of the process
of
creating a great law is being open to the ideas of others.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to
contact
my office.
Sincerely,
Carlos Lopez-Cantera
State Representative, District 113
