http://northwestcyclereport.disqus.com/enMon, 11 Aug 2008 02:28:15 -0000http://www.northwestcyclereport.com/2007/09/16/washington-motorcycle-fatalities-down-wsp-takes-credit/#comment-1600136<p>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!!!!!</p>Jason LewisMon, 11 Aug 2008 02:28:15 -0000