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Mandatory Helmet Poll Alert!!!
02/12/07- From: Conneticutt Bikers
Help Eliminate The CT 15-inch Handlebar Law
Connecticut Bikers Ask Us To Raise Our Voices So They Can Raise Their
Handlebars.
Please respond and forward...
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From: Peg Papanek [mailto:pegtherapy@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:58 AM
To: Bruce Arnold
Subject: Re: Please Help Eliminate The CT 15-inch Handlebar Law
My name is Peg Papanek and I have been single handedly leading an effort to
repeal Connecticut's 15-inch handlebar law. As a result, State Rep's.
Wilbur and Zalaski have co-sponsor proposed bill # 6937...
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http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/TOB/H/2007HB-06937-R00-HB.htm
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... The bill is currently sitting with the CT Transportation Committee.
They need to know by the end of this week (2/15), that riders would like
the CT handlebar height restriction eliminated.
It would be helpful if [BIKERS NATIONWIDE] would put a phone call and email
into the 2 most important people on the committee. Easy to follow
instructions are below. If everyone would pass this on to their riding
friends, who pass it on to their friends, we have the potential to move
mountains. In advance, "thank you" to everyone who is willing to spend a
few moments of their lives to help me with this cause!
Many Thanks!
Peg
Bikers4Change@gmail.com
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Senator DeFronzo 860-240-0595
State Rep Guerrera 800-842-8267
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Either leave a message or tell the assistant,
"My name is ______________ and I am calling to ask that (Senator Defronzo)
(State Representative Guerrera) support the proposed handlebar bill #
6937. State Rep. Wilber, who co-sponsored the bill with Rep Zalaski, had
an OLR legislative report done that concluded that high handlebars are not a
safety issue. The report also found that there has been a trend across the
country to change the height restriction law, with 16 states completely
eliminating all height restrictions. Would (Senator Defronzo) (State
Rep Guerrera) please support eliminating this law, and raise bill #6937
for public hearing? Thank you for your time......"
In addition, you can also send an email. Calling is always most effective
but an added email helps a lot! Doing both is best. Below are email
addresses and a copy of an email that you can "cut and paste".... It won't
take much of your time and will be of great help!
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EMAIL Senator DeFronzo:
DeFronzo@senatedems.ct.gov
EMAIL State Rep Guerrera:
Tony.Guerrera@cga.ct.gov
Easy email to "cut and paste". Remember to address to the appropriate
person.
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Subject: Please support proposed handlebar bill # 6937
Dear ________________,
I am writing about a current law, CT statute # 14-80i(b), which reads: "No
person shall operate a motorcycle on a highway or in any parking area for
ten or more motor vehicles if the motorcycle is equipped with handlebars
that are more than fifteen inches in height above the uppermost portion of
the seat when the seat is depressed by the weight of the operator."
It is my understanding that a proposed bill, # 6937, to repeal the above
statute, is with the Transportation Committee. Rep. Wilber, who co-sponsored
this bill with Rep Zalazki, had an OLR legislative report done that
concluded that high handlebars are not a safety issue. The report also
found that there has been a trend across the country to change the height
restriction law with 16 states completely repealing the law. Based on the
facts that were found, I am asking that the current 15-inch handlebar law
14-80i (b) be completely repealed. I would like to have the freedom of
choice as to the height of my handlebars when I ride in CT. Would you
please support eliminating this law, and raise bill #6937 for public
hearing?
Thank you,
(your name)
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