kiteman11
Well-known member
This is the reason I support the AMA lobbying for stronger traffic laws with mandatory jail time for things like this, so that people will actually LOOK before they pull out.
I'm REAL tired of "oh you killed somebody, but you're a real nice guy and he was a nasty biker, so it's $80 and 50hrs community service" - I'd much rather hear "the mandatory minimum sentence is 2 years in jail"
In '92 or thereabouts I t-boned a Subaru that turned left in front of me. I got lucky and went over the car, and slid for 170ft. I was ATGATT then, and I'm even more ATGATT now, even in 102deg Florida heat. (plus I drive like a total asshole now, and they seem to see me now because it's obvious I intend to kill us both now. I don't obey speed limits, turn signals are just decorations, I lanesplit anywhere it's remotely possible, and I just go around people. I've only failed my cop-check once in 10 years.) :angry:
The good thing is the Subaru driver's husband is permanently in a wheelchair since the GS1100GL came through the passenger door crushed his pelvis. I think she'll remember to look next time.
Wow. Look fuckstick, this thread is about a fallen comrade. It ain't about your bullshit wreck where you're fucking glad someone was left permanently injured. I agree more punishment should come come to those who are at fault in an accident involving cars/bikes, etc, but showing merriment regarding any portion of an incident is plain fucking stupid.
The fact that you drive like an idiot now does not impress anyone.
RIP on the Fire Captain. God bless his family.