Under 16 ban on ATVs is real....... don't let it happen.....


Mar 10 2009 12:59PM
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Flowers Bill Would Prohibit Youth Riding.

Illinois House bill 3914, introduced by Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago), would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 16 to operate an all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle. The proposed legislation would also make it illegal to transport a passenger on an ATV or OHM regardless of whether the vehicle is configured for a passenger. The bill would also require ATV and OHM riders to have valid driver's licenses and wear helmets.

This legislation was referred to the rules committee on February 26th.

To find your elected representatives, visit http://www.amadirectlink.com/l...ltn/rapidresponse.asp, click on "Statewatch" and then enter your zip + 4 code.

The text of HB 3914 is available on the "Rights" page of http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Additional updates will be posted as they become available.

As many of you all ready know about the push from some state representitives for the banning of all riding of ANY mini bikes or mini ATVs by kids under 16.

Please take a few minutes and make a simple call, tell them your name and phone number and when you can be reached.




Springfield Office:

630 Capitol Bldg

Springfield, IL 62706

(217) 782-0535

(217) 557-0571 FAX


District Office:

100 E. 5th St.

Rock Falls, IL 61071

(815) 625-0820

(815) 625-0839 FAX

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What bullshit! So much for our Constitution i guess?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ironcowboy

What bullshit! So much for our Constitution i guess?</end quote></div>

No kidding...... this has to stop. Everyone in Illinois needs to contact their local reps and tell them they won't stand for it......

Imagine how much money the state is going to lose in ATV sales and related items. Not to mention that if kids cannot ride, they won't grow up to be adults who ride.

This is a pathetic attempt to steal more freedoms from Americans....

 

Another attempt to turn our great nation into the USSA (United Socialist States of America). JMO.
It is an Obamanation!!

 

i have emailed the "great" sen. and expressed my concern. also contacted my local abate. everyone needs to contact their rep. and this one from chicago. who, imo, probably hasn't ever been on a 4 wheeler.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: rockout

i have emailed the "great" sen. and expressed my concern. also contacted my local abate. everyone needs to contact their rep. and this one from chicago. who, imo, probably hasn't ever been on a 4 wheeler.</end quote></div>

Good deal..... I don't even live in Illinois and I'm going to write them. I'm going to use the economic angle and how they will be taking millions of dollars away from local dealers in machines, and clothes and safety gear..... and the long term repercussions because some families will just abandon ATV riding altogether if their kids cannot be involved....

I'm hoping that it does not have enough gas to get through but you never know...