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Washington Motorcycle Fatalities Down - WSP Takes Credit

Started by John · 10 months ago

From a WSP news release:
After a concerning start of the year, the Washington State Patrol reports motorcycle fatality collisions have decreased significantly over the summer compared to 2006. As of August 31, there have been 43 deaths resulting from collisions involving motorcyclists. For t ... Continue reading »

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  • I also say selective enforcement, more like harassment, pulling me over for because some one reported a black motorcycle speeding. How many black cycle are out on the road I said, he just said to me "say one more word you go to jail!" They are all about busting sportbike riders.

    He held me for 30min then just let me go. grrr... I was mad!
  • The Washington State Patrol is taking credit for something they have nothing to do with. Maybe the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and it's classes could be responsible for the more cautious and responsible riding. Or maybe, just maybe, this year cars are actually looking over their shoulder and not trusting the blind spots in their mirrorsJust because the number of fatalities are down from last year has nothing to do with the way the State Troopers act and treat motorcycle riders. I have been stopped and held multiple times by different state troopers because i resembled a bike that was reported acting aggressively or a group of bikes who were "stunting". I am not saying all motorcycle riders act safe at all times, but I definitely see a change in attitude in all Washington State Patrol Officers when I am on a motorcycle rather than being in my truck. I believe the Troopers have stepped over their boundaries and should remember that not all riders are out on the rode to cause trouble!!!!!

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