New MC Law

[2WCKED]

New MC law takes effect today......via a friend.


One of the new Virginia laws passed takes effect today. Traffic lights and two-wheelers: The new law allows people on motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles to proceed through red lights at intersections after coming to a complete stop and waiting 120 seconds or two cycles of the traffic light, whichever is shorter. It is designed to help those who get stranded at a red light because only cars and trucks are heavy enough to trip the sensor that changes the light. (story can be verified at

http://www.wtvr.com/news/dp-nws-cp-general-assembly-new-laws-20110629,0,
4927916.story

[2WCKED]

Some more info also from a friend.......


While on the subject of traffic laws and motorcycles. It is now a reckless driving citation in Virginia to ride two abreast. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-857. This is now a crime punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-868. This the same criminal classification as assault and DUII. BTW in all but one other state this is a normal and legal form of riding. I would argue that for experienced riders it is also safer than the recommended single file or staggered methods prescribed in Virginia.
Nicole and I were stopped for this last week as well as riding headphones in, which is another violation in Virginia. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-1078. Apparently if you put one ear bud in one ear you are still okay.

[RGVSpyderGirl]

Are you saying this law does not apply to 3-wheelers? If the signal is not triggered, I would think any vehicle could proceed with caution. You can't sit there all day waiting for it to change say for a left turn.

[BikerDoc]

Sorry but glad I don't live in virginia

[boborgera]

Tough laws, But ask any non biker and they'll say who cares, Motorcycle's
are dangerous and what really gets to them ''LOUD''.
Loud pipes do lose rights.

[acinpcola]

yep VA is tough, I lived there for 7 years while stationed at various bases.

Be Safe
AC

[ARtraveler]

[bruiser]

Truckers use to call it the communist state because of traffic laws and all the weigh stations. At least they finally raised the speed limit on I95.