Bad Legislation Up For Vote In Washington State House!

JThompson · 03-07-2007, 11:20 PM

From - http://sharetrails.org/

Please Help Keep ORV Recreation Legal in Washington State
A bill in the Washington State Legislature known as SB 5544, if adopted as written, could all but eliminate motorcycle and ATV use on public and private property throughout much of the state. It includes a never before seen standard against "clearly audible" sound levels for all OHV noise, something that is simply impossible to meet.
This bill which had been stalled in the consumer protection committee was recently passed (on Friday the 23rd) and is headed to the senate rules committee. Go to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/for the most current bill language.
The latest version included some reasonable modifications, including a limitation on pipe dB's of 96 using the J-1287 test procedure, something supported by BRC and AMA, but kept the "clearly audible" standard in place, along with a cost recovery provision for lawsuits, something that cannot be allowed to stand.
Our partners in Washington State, the Washington Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance has updates and info on their website: http://www.wohva.org/.
The gang at WOHVA is also planning a big rally to show support of responsible OHV recreation. Plan Now to Attend WOHVA Rally in Olympia on March 9th!!!
Come out and show your elected officials that you support the sport!! The ORV rally in Olympia is more important than ever, given the recent comments of Senator Kline, attempts to raid the ORV registration fund and efforts currently underway to outlaw riding on private property (SB 5544).....Now is the time to get involved and let your voice be heard. Go to http://www.wohva.org/ for the most current information on this important event!!
Also go to http://mbmc.us/or http://www.amadist27.org/ for further information.
Thanks in advance for your efforts,
Brian Hawthorne
BlueRibbon Coalition
208-237-1008 ext 102

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MORE INFO:

STOP SENATE BILL SB5544!
PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE YOUR ORV

The Washington State Legislature is currently considering drastic changes to the offroad vehicle noise laws.

The proposed changes would include creating maximum sound levels for riding near any residence, regardless of where that residence is located or how it is zoned. It would become illegal to ride if your bike is either plainly audible or exceeds 45 decibels from inside of, or with 10 feet of any residence. This would even include residences that are on farm land, forest land or in an industrial area. It would also be illegal to ride if your bike exceeds 55 decibels at the property line. The fine for this new crime would be a minimum of $100, going up to a maximum of $800.

These new limits would only apply to your dirtbike or quad. It would not apply to other, more common sources of residential noise such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, stereos, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. It is just plain discrimination against ORV use and has nothing to do with keeping neighborhoods quiet.

If this becomes law, forget about riding any track in the State of Washington. Also, you can count on the vast majority of riding areas shutting down.

You can find additional information on this subject at

http://www.stumpjumpers.org/legislative/

Contact your State Senator and two House of Representatives members NOW!
Let them know what you think of this discriminatory piece of legislation.

Find them on the web at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx

Or send them a phone message using 1-800-562-6000

DO IT NOW - YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE IS AT STAKE!

03-07-2007, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 4,819	Bad Legislation Up For Vote In Washington State House! From - http://sharetrails.org/ Please Help Keep ORV Recreation Legal in Washington State A bill in the Washington State Legislature known as SB 5544, if adopted as written, could all but eliminate motorcycle and ATV use on public and private property throughout much of the state. It includes a never before seen standard against "clearly audible" sound levels for all OHV noise, something that is simply impossible to meet. This bill which had been stalled in the consumer protection committee was recently passed (on Friday the 23rd) and is headed to the senate rules committee. Go to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/for the most current bill language. The latest version included some reasonable modifications, including a limitation on pipe dB's of 96 using the J-1287 test procedure, something supported by BRC and AMA, but kept the "clearly audible" standard in place, along with a cost recovery provision for lawsuits, something that cannot be allowed to stand. Our partners in Washington State, the Washington Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance has updates and info on their website: http://www.wohva.org/. The gang at WOHVA is also planning a big rally to show support of responsible OHV recreation. Plan Now to Attend WOHVA Rally in Olympia on March 9th!!! Come out and show your elected officials that you support the sport!! The ORV rally in Olympia is more important than ever, given the recent comments of Senator Kline, attempts to raid the ORV registration fund and efforts currently underway to outlaw riding on private property (SB 5544).....Now is the time to get involved and let your voice be heard. Go to http://www.wohva.org/ for the most current information on this important event!! Also go to http://mbmc.us/or http://www.amadist27.org/ for further information. Thanks in advance for your efforts, Brian Hawthorne BlueRibbon Coalition 208-237-1008 ext 102 __________________________________________________ _ MORE INFO: STOP SENATE BILL SB5544! PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE YOUR ORV The Washington State Legislature is currently considering drastic changes to the offroad vehicle noise laws. The proposed changes would include creating maximum sound levels for riding near any residence, regardless of where that residence is located or how it is zoned. It would become illegal to ride if your bike is either plainly audible or exceeds 45 decibels from inside of, or with 10 feet of any residence. This would even include residences that are on farm land, forest land or in an industrial area. It would also be illegal to ride if your bike exceeds 55 decibels at the property line. The fine for this new crime would be a minimum of $100, going up to a maximum of $800. These new limits would only apply to your dirtbike or quad. It would not apply to other, more common sources of residential noise such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, stereos, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. It is just plain discrimination against ORV use and has nothing to do with keeping neighborhoods quiet. If this becomes law, forget about riding any track in the State of Washington. Also, you can count on the vast majority of riding areas shutting down. You can find additional information on this subject at http://www.stumpjumpers.org/legislative/ Contact your State Senator and two House of Representatives members NOW! Let them know what you think of this discriminatory piece of legislation. Find them on the web at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx Or send them a phone message using 1-800-562-6000 DO IT NOW - YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE IS AT STAKE! __________________ Tired of ads? Become a member for an almost ad free site! Also we give away monthly prizes just for posting! Register today! Looking for places to ride! Want to review a riding area? Check them out! PRE-ORDER MOTOTIPS Stickers now. Help keep mototips running! Get your order in today! Buy NOW! Special Discounts for members only! Check out our new discount forum for retailers offering to help you save money! Mototips Discounts

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