Current Motorcycle Related Information

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April Is The Month Of Decisions!

There are many things in life we can predict, unfortunately the passing of legislation is not one of them. With April being distracted driving awareness month we would all think this would be the time to pass the Hands Free bill out of the house and over to the Senate. With the session ending sometime in May most of these may not make it with all the other issues they are working on. So, like we said in the beginning we will be making some hard decision this moth and see which ones make it and which ones will have to wait until next January.

Bills status as of February 15th:

H 3394 “SC Hands Free Act” Representative Taylor currently in the House Judiciary Committee. Members who are current co-sponsors:

• Representative Taylor sponsored and representatives West, Chapman and Pope added their names as co-sponsors on January 10th.

• Representative M.M. Smith and Davis added their names as co-sponsors on February 1st.

• Representative Thayer added her name as co-sponsor on February 2nd.

• Representatives Bernstein, Wheeler and Bauer added their names as co-sponsors on February 21st.

• Representative Elliott added his name as co-sponsor on March 8th.

• Distracted driving is our #1 priority. Passage of this would make driving with a cell phone in your hand illegal. This bill is like S 248 that passed the Senate during the 124th session with a vote of 37 ayes and 3 nays.

S 36 “Interlock First Offense” Senator Hutto. This bill received a second reading February 15th in the Senate. It has not received the third reading yet.

•Driver’s license suspended due to a first offense. Passage of this would allow DUI interlock requirement exclusion for motorcycles and mopeds. Currently these devices cannot meet the requirements needed if installed on motorcycles.

S 363 “Carolina Squat” Senator Rankin, Grooms, and Verdon. This bill passed out of the Senate on February 14th with a vote of 39 ayes and 2 nays and now is in the House of Representatives Education and Public Works committee.

•Passage of this would require that trucks could not be modified over four inches from the front to the back axle.

S 375 “Move Over” Senator Grooms. This bill passed out of the Senate on February with a vote of 41 ayes and 0 nays and is now in the House of Representatives Judiciary committee.

•Passage of this would require the driver of a vehicle to move over if possible and slow down when approaching a stopped vehicle that has its hazard lights on the side of a road. This would make it a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $500.

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~Pappy

Don't Know Where To Go?

Your reward for quick hop over the state line could be a thoroughly enjoyable night out. Less than half a mile off of exit 67 on I26, nestled into the shallow hills of Columbus, NC sits The Green River Tavern. Head that way to enjoy any of the 14 locally brewed beers on tap and settle in to watch sports on 12 TVs. Shoot a game of pool on one of their two full size pool tables and stick around for live music and karaoke.

This locally owned bar and grill keeps with the tradition of a separate bar and dining room. Start your dinner of with Mills Street Onion Rings or their delicious Mountain Bread-fresh French bread topped with your choice of tasty sauce, toasted, and topped with cheeses and Roma tomatoes. Enjoy a perfectly seasoned Rib-eye, Burger, or a crunchy, classic BLT. Opt to have your meal outside to enjoy the mountain views and savor a hot and cheesy pizza on the covered patio.

The Green River Tavern is family run and biker owned. Green River Cycles is just a few doors down. There’s a charity ride coming up on May 27th, so save the date and give them a call for details. Contact the Green River Tavern at (828) 802-1099. They are located at 155 W. Mills ST #101 Columbus, NC.