Scott Davis
Panama City Beach,FL -

10/09/07 7:41 PM

To the Honorable Carlos Lopez-Cantera;

In regards to HB137
I am the Florida state moderator for motorcycle-syndicate.com
I am also a motorcycle enthusiast.
The bill you have filed, HB 137 is discriminatory and "profiles" motorcyclists in Florida.
I am going to denounce this bill in every way possible.
It predjudicial not to include every motorist on the highway to the same consequences.
Most of us are responsible riders and have tried hard for the last 20 years to overcome the actions of a few.
There are enough laws to deal with the offenders of these actions without subjecting motorcyclists to an officers idea of
  what reckless driving is.
and the Idea of losing a motorcycle to an officers whim is unjust.
This bill is irresponsible.
I realize there may be a problem with some sport bike riders in your area,and I understand the reasoning behind this, but dont use new legislation
to try to control a few when the rest of the community will suffer.
I hope you reconsider this bill.
Every rider I have spoken with on this issue is against it, and will contact thier representatives to voice thier concern.
Thank you for your time. and best wishes on your future.