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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Re: [DucatiST] Re: Exhaust Sound Law

 

I'm on the proper coast, Nick :)   In New York State, the DMV is definitely linked to all insurance carriers licensed to provide New York drivers with coverage.  And yes, here the DMV will get an electronic message instantly if your liability overage lapses.  I believe that is the case in most states now.  You need to beat feet to the DMV to see that they have your license plate back that same day.  Ironically, that is for cages only, here.  Motorcycle plates are yours for the 12 months, regardless.  I've had as many as 4 plates in my garage at one time or another that were still valid as to date, but did not belong on any motorcycle that I owned and were not covered by any insurance.  That makes it tough, particularly for the City police, as there are always bikes running around that are neither registered nor insured.  Their response is to stop bikes at random and see all your paper.  I've been stopped three times in a single day to show registration, insurance information, license (to see that it had a motorcycle endorsement).  The guy will also check your inspection sticker. as those are often hard to see on faired bikes.  Finally, he'll put his nightstick down one of your pipes.  If it doesn't hit anything, you get a ticket for improper equipment, which requires you to fix it and show up at a police precinct, to show that it's fixed.  The Mayor here does not like motorcycles and does nothing for us.  We're fighting back through Community Boards and one organization here has succeeded in establishing motorcycle-only parking in several areas of the city.  Mr. Mayor may one day understand the drop in both congestion and pollution available with more motos and less cages, but he does not, yet.

Jack in NY

On 1/1/2011 7:48 PM, Nick Alaniz wrote:

 

Bob,

Not sure where you are at. 

Here in California a vehicle has to be insured before it can be registered.   A police officer can run your license plate number and tell if you have insurance or not, and yes, we have to carry proof of registration and insurance.

Yeah, it's big brother, but it has taken a bunch of piece of crap cars and trucks off the road.

I'm not certain, but I heard a rumor that if you cancel your insurance, the DMV (department of motor vehicles) is noitified by you insurance company.  Anyone know for sure?

Ciao, Nick Alaniz, 2002 Ducati ST4$, Sacramento, CaL.

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Subject: Re: [DucatiST] Re: Exhaust Sound Law

 

Oh, yes, I'm sure the cops are going to relish stopping us and hassling us. Everyone will have to have up-to-date registrations, insurance cards, etc. Traffic fines are going to increase again this year, by the way.
 
Bob
 
 
 
In a message dated 1/1/2011 10:51:59 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, hankstump@comcast.net writes:
Oh, then there's the enforcement side of things. Are we going to start seeing vehicle inspections for motorcycles like the EU has?

Hmm, another reason to keep the old bike running.

Happy New Year Counselor,

Phil

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