Georgia Motorcycle checkpoints-tracking update 4

We have been trying to search Georgia statutes regarding vehicle checkpoints. To date We have only found information pertaining to DUI Checkpoints, which pretty much align themselves with the report issued by the  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)  that recommend checkpoint guidelines in keeping with state and federal legal decisions. To thoroughly understand these guideline, it's imperative to seek DUI attorneys that have extensive knowledge in drunk driving defense. If you are not under the influence then the following would be pertinent to a checkpoint as opposed to a random stop (read guidelines here), following is what caught our eye as it is the same in Florida:

To maximize the deterrent effect, sobriety checkpoints should be publicized aggressively.


also written as:  In order to conduct a sobriety checkpoint, the law enforcement agency must have a legal basis for it, such a high number of drunk drivers stopped in a certain area. The checkpoint location and date must be announced to the public beforehand, in an effort to deter people from drinking and driving.


which is why we have now requested on two occasions information as to date and location of checkpoint along with what I may need to know not to be in violation of state law.

As always, we are not attorneys. All we are trying to do here is to help those who may wish to be proactive regarding their constitutional rights find information by which they can make "their own decisions".

Florida legislators kill, Texting bills-are they stupid or paid for

So every year the evidence grows that  cell phone use while driving kills, "HANDS FREE OR NOT"!!!

see: National Safety Council recomends Nationwide ban on cell phones
We figure this is what our state reps are waiting on. That way they can duck THEIR responsibility! 


see:Drivers Impaired Just by Listening to Cell Phone
 We hate to say we told you so-government coverup results in ...
and on and on and on..................

So why don't our legislators "GET IT".  Can they plead ignorance, are they so out of touch they no longer educate themselves regarding the issues.  OR,

ARE THEY BOUGHT AND PAID FOR BY THE WIRELESS COMPANIES WHO MAKE THE MAJORITY OF THEIR PROFITS OFF OF PEOPLE WHO USE THEIR CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING??????  WHATCHA THINK!
 
HB 79 - Use of Wireless Communications Devices While DrivingRelated Bills:

related Bills #	Subject	Relationship
SB 158	Use of Wireless Communications Devices/Driving	Similar
SB 80	State Uniform Traffic Control	Compare SB 80 - State Uniform Traffic Control

WE THINK THEY SHOULD JUST COP TO IT AND STOP WASTING OUR MONEY ON LEGISLATION THAT IS WORTHLESS JUST BECAUSE THEY THINK WE ARE DUMBER THAN THEY ARE. Jeez, even Oprah Winfrey gets it!Add to Technorati Favorites

Justice for motorcyclists-Florida Stiffer Peanlties Bill SB608

and it's companion bill HB403


Following is the bill ABATE of Florida call's Their bill.  And well it maybe since we assume got it introduced by Evers.  Though we they did use, as a template the bill we wrote two years ago to replace their original bill which we were able to kill, because they would have compromised on the removal of jail time.

We do feel that pedestrians and bicyclist should be included in order to make it fair and equitable. 

Florida SB 1159-changes to vehicle licensure laws and exclusionary rule

Hat tip to Cowgirl If you drive for a living you may want to check out SB1159.  It has numerous changes in it affecting about every type of vehicle driven.  Also the exclusionary law relating the obtain evidence from a stop is tampered with. We highly recommend  individuals that drive for a living read this bill.