VINTAGE ADVENTURES ON ROYAL ENFIELDS
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Andean highlands, Inca ruins & welcoming locals: our Royal Enfield tour in Peru, the latest of Vintage Rides motorcycle itineraries takes you on a quest to explore the sacred Inca sites on your purring single-cylinder. Crossing the Sacred Inca Valley and mountain passes, we push into Quincemil and the warmth of the Amazon rainforest until the almighty Lake Titicaca.
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Vintage Rides
(By appointment only)
128 rue de la Boétie
75008 PARIS
hello@vintagerides.com
+442032898785Law Enforcement’s National Threat Assessment Program (TAPS ACT) Predicts If You Pose a Future Threat
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“Monthly 2020 Vision Raffle”
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July’s Tickets now available – Help ‘fund the Funds’ . . .News from the MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION
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A Ticket And A Point? Distracted Driving Penalty Closer To Law
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Drivers in California caught texting or holding a phone may end up with a point on their driving record along with a ticket.
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously passed Assembly Bill 47 on Tuesday. If it becomes law, it would go into effect July 1, 2021. Lawmakers asked the bill’s author to amend the bill to also have that date apply to convictions, as well.
AB 47 was previously amended to state a point would only be added if the offender is caught texting or holding a phone while driving within 36 months of the last violation. The original version would have added a point upon the first conviction.
California law adds points to a driver’s record for a number of violations. Those who accumulate four or more points in 12 months, six or more points in 24 months, or eight or more points in 36 months are considered “negligent drivers.” The DMV can refuse to issue or renew a license to a negligent or incompetent driver; insurers can also change a driver’s rate based on the number of points on his or her record.
Non-commercial drivers can enroll in traffic school to remove a point, meaning the proposal would essentially not add a point until the noncommercial driver’s third violation.
A similar bill, SB 1030, didn’t advance during the last session. In 2014 Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a nearly identical bill, writing:
““I certainly support taking reasonable steps to curb cell phone use and texting while driving, but I don’t believe this bill is necessary at this time to achieve that goal. I’m instructing the Department of Motor Vehicles to add a question about the dangers of using a communication device on the driver license exam. Additionally, the department is beginning a review and analysis of data on distracted driving in California. Let’s wait to see the results before enacting a law requiring a violation point.”
California law already states drivers can only use a telephone if that phone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking. Drivers who are 18 and younger can’t use a device even if it’s equipped with hands-free technology.
According to AAA, texting while driving increases the odds of a crash by two to eight times; talking on a phone, even if it’s hands-free, increases the odds of a crash by 4 times. Drivers over 18 can use their phone if it’s hands-free, meaning voice-activated and operated.
10 percent of all deadly crashes are caused by distracted drivers.
Analysis of the bill revealed:
“According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, a 2016 survey revealed that more than 56% of California drivers said they had been hit or nearly hit by a driver who was talking or texting on a cell phone. In addition, the survey indicated that 40% of drivers admitted to making a mistake while talking on a cell phone.”
The bill’s author, Assemblymember Tom Daly (D- 69th District), “Driving while using a cell phone is a serious safety issue. In 2017, there were 243,760 distracted driving offenses in California related to cell phone use. During that same year, there were 932 collisions – 31 of which were fatal – where distracted driving due to
cell phone use was determined as the factor. Currently, driving while using a cell phone results in a small fine (oftentimes less than a parking ticket), but it has not proven to change behavior.”
Currently, the base fine for a distracted driving violation is $20. for the first offense ($162 with fees and assessments) and $50 for subsequent offenses.
California’s Wireless Communications Device Law went into effect on January 1, 2009. It bans people from writing, sending or reading text messages while behind the wheel. The handheld wireless telephone law went into effect on July 1, 2008. It prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless phone while operating a motor vehicle. In 2017, drivers could no longer hold cell phones for any reason, including to use map apps or music.
AB 47 previously passed the full Assembly, the Assembly Appropriations Committee, and the Assembly Transportation Committee unanimously.
Born Free 11 / Tucker Films
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The Tucker Field Marketing team recently headed to the Born Free Motorcycle Show at Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado, CA. The diversity and level of creativity of the bikes on display at Born Free is astounding, to say the least. Then there are the bikes ridden to the show by everyday riders and the A+ people watching. Fans and bike builders mingle to bench race and share stories with one another of late nights in the garage after putting in 10-hour days at their “real job.” Born Free is an excellent example of what makes motorcycle culture so appealing—cool bikes and fascinating people in an idyllic setting. Here’s a look at Born Free 11.
HAND BUILT PLAYING CARDS FROM REVIVAL
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New from 5-Ball Leathers
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We softened the leather on all of our Jak shirts and added collars to the full sleeve Jak shirts. The collars have snaps to hold them down on long, fast runs. It’s the coolest, most comfortable leather riding shirt around and at a terrific price.
We just received a new order and they are already sold out. Check out all of our leathers right here.
Remember the Bandit’s Bedroll? We are thinking about making them out of leather. Hang on for the next report.
Weekly News and ROT Rally – join the Cantina
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What’s hip and what’s real?
We see it constantly around us. It’s one of the things I liked about being a biker. It was just me and my motorcycle. I wore what I wore for me and nobody else. Most of us looked like hell most of the time. Who cared?
Life is changing fast and in many respects I don’t like the business formula thrust on us by many companies. I try to keep Bandit’s Cantina and Bikernet simple and to the point, no games.
As I often say behind a bottle of whiskey. “Time will tell and shit will smell,” as told to me by a Richmond Hells Angel when I was a prospect.
READ THE WEEKLY NEWS BY CLICKING HERE
Texas ROT Rally hits a homerun
This is a ’70s style event where alcohol meets full-frontal nudity. Over 200,000 made the annual pilgrimage to the Austin area to party like it was 1999 and with a good number of them entering the rally.
The ROT is a throwback rally where the Harley faithful connect at the Travis County Expo Center for music, stunt shows, vendors and custom bikes.
READ THE ROT RALLY REPORT BY CLICKING HERE
Freedom Coalition Fest Ride this Saturday
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New Rides Listed! Tons of Cool Places to Go!
THIS SATURDAY!!!
GROUP RIDE FROM LIFESTYLE CYCLES.
SKIP THE LINE!
PRE-REGISTER, COFFEE & DONUTS AT 8:00AM.
KICK STANDS UP AT 10:00 AM!
At Lifestyle Cycles, we LOVE hitting the open road. Like no kidding, any chance we can, we jump on our bikes and take a run somewhere. Doesn’t matter where … anywhere. Sometimes just to be on the road, feel the wind, and hear the roar of the exhaust pipes is all it takes. And while it’s cool to take a solo run now and again, we also love taking trips with others. We figure you’re that way too, so that’s why you need to join the Lifestyle Cycles Riding Group! All you need to do is click this link to our Meetup page and click “Join This Group,” and you’re an official member! Seriously, that’s all it takes, and you’re in! We do a TON of rides from quick lunch runs to full day trips. So check it out, join our group, and be a part of our family.
You read right, our Riding Group has 3,315 members!
If you’re looking for family and a place to belong, welcome home! We’re an easy going, laid back group, looking for others who just enjoy safe group riding! Our Riding Group has rides all over California … and even journeys to other states from time to time! We LOVE seeing amazing sites, riding fun roads, going to all kinds of events, having half and full day rides, overnight stays, 2-3 day journeys, and of course, eating at some of the most amazing, off-the-beaten-path places most people don’t even know exist! But the absolute best part is meeting and hanging out with some amazing people, and making some new friends. Join us and be part of an awesome riding group family!
Everyone is welcome (as a side note, we also have members in multiple states), and ALL motorcycles, trikes/can-am’s are welcome. We’re all brothers and sisters that really just enjoy each other’s company and riding. We try to have rides a couple times a month, and even some quick breakfast and lunch rides. We love and encourage our members to suggest places they want to go to or have been and want to share.
So at this point you’re probably asking, “So how do I join?” Super easy. Just click here to go to our Meetup page and click “join.” Easy, right? Welcome to the family!
Seriously. Lifestyle Cycles is so committed to getting you on one of our awesome pre-owned motorcycles (check them out here: https://tinyurl.com/yysd4e7e) that we’ll take just about anything in on trade toward a bike! We’ve taken classic cars, boats, ATVs, slot machines, boats, jewelry, watches, pinball machines, and of course, motorcycles. So take a look around your place and see what you have that might be of value. It just might be the very thing to get you closer to the pre-owned Harley of your dreams! We’re not kidding, bring in whatever you’ve got and let’s take and look and see what we can do! Call us at (714) 490-0155. We’re at 1510 N. State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806
COME SEE WHY LIFESTYLE CYCLES IS THE NUMBER ONE MOTORCYCLE DESTINATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!
We carry Street Glides, Road Glides, Tri-Glides, Road Kings, Ultras, Sportsters, Softails, Dynas, and much more! We have a bike to fit just about every budget! You know you’ve been wanting to get a bike, and now is the perfect time! So what are you waiting for? Stop on in today and let’s turn your dream into a reality!
Sales/Parts/Apparel Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9AM – 6PM
Saturday: 9AM – 5PM
Sunday: 10.AM – 4PM
Service Dept Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8AM – 5PM
We Will Be Closed Thursday, July 4th.