Connecticut wants to stop the sales of ATV's

[Thrumud]

I was watching Speed Channel today and this came up on 2 wheels tuesday show.  Connecticut wants ATV sales to stop.

Go to this link mentioned on speed channel

www.cttrailusers.com

This really $ucks !

[MadMudder]

That really sucks... Wish there was some way we could help them but we have enough problems down here to worry about to help them too.

[bbf]

that will suck .i have a friends that sell bikes and atvs

[VelociRaptor350]

Connecticut proposal could ban ATVs and possibly dirtbikes
All-terrain vehicles, and possibly dirtbikes, would be banned in Connecticut under two proposals introduced by state Sen. Bill Finch (D-Bridgeport) that are being considered by this year's General Assembly.

Finch (right), vice chairman of the Transportation Committee, introduced Senate Bill 330, which would completely ban the sale and operation of all-terrain vehicles in the state. Depending on which definition of an ATV is used, the ban could also include dirtbikes. In some sections of Connecticut law, it appears that dirtbikes would fall within the legal definition of ATVs.

Finch also introduced Senate Bill 565, which would ban the sale and use of mini-motorcycles, known as pocket bikes, in addition to banning ATVs in Connecticut.

The bills are scheduled to be heard by the joint Senate/House Transportation Committee on Monday, January 31, at 11 a.m. in room 2B of the Legislative Office Building, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford.

You can write to your state lawmakers urging them to oppose the bills at: Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT 06106-1591.

To see the AMA's testimony, click here (PDF).

For more information, visit the CT Trail Users website at www.cttrailusers.com.

[eric]

It doesn't necessarily look like Connecticut wants to ban atv's more like a Democrat named Bill Finch http://www.ama-cycle.org/news/2005/CTban.asp   I don't know why Republicans call Democrats liberal cause most in politics don't seem to be liberal when it comes to letting people ride in this country When voting time comes around we really need to look into how the people we vote for feel about our freedom to use public lands.

Looks like the committee meeting didn't go so bad though according to the a riders forum in Connecticut http://www.cttrailusers.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=114&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30 If that bill were to get passed I imagine it would the state an enormous amount of revenue. It's just simply amazing something like this would even be considered and that someone has the stupidity to present it.

[GreggT]

I think we should propose a bill to ban Senators....

[o4250]

Thats what happens when you put democrats in office..



No offense

[MadMudder]

Hey i was wondering if this B/S does pass witch won't because the ATV manfactures won't let it happen, but in theroy if it does then what will happen to the people that already have them then what will haped to them? Will the atv be confiscated and they give the owner a little payment? Or will they just say that you can't turn it on in connectut??? ANy which way it is majorly screwed up

[500runner]

Makes you think, if a BAN could happen in FLA and you titled your ATV the STATE knows where your ATV is to conficate.  

[atvtrailer]

well  there are some people i kno that if they tried to take any of their off road vehicles away from them they would most likly get shot in the progress, and i really dought they could care less what they tried to do with them, there are 2 many people that ride to actually let this happen so its pretty much not really possible. all i kno is if they banned it then i would leave this state right away.

[VelociRaptor350]

I work alot in Ct., its just a bunch of people with WAY too much money.  People have horses, i bet some loud atv sppoked some guys horse, he fell, called up this guy, donated a sh*t load of money, and now this bill is up in the air.  Remember its the richest state in the union, i work for an international moving compnay and all we do is company VIP's and they all live in ct, and money is a very powerful thing.

[RL400]

yeah i saw that on two wheel tuesday.  hopefully it doesnt go through.

[americanhighlander]

You   should write letter  to  dirtwheels magzine about  this banned atvs,dirtbikes in ct I think those  people  in that state  at  congess so mess up in their minds i bet they need
get  over  their selfs  becuase there are too many atvers in usa try to fight there atvs   rights and  there are all kinds atv people  out there  in real world.  [smiley=Disapprove.gif][smiley=Angry.gif]

[devildog55]

 i think this sh!te srewed up. i mean who comes up with an idea" hmm yeah i think ill get atvs totally banned in a whole state" . like you said there must be some big money being throun aroud. well guess what i found mr finches email i think some people should drop him a line. its on this site http://www.senatedems.state.ct.us/Finch.html

[BCConviber]

If they come to confiscate my bikes, they'd best be wearing body armor!  

[MuddyGurl101]

That really sucks... Wish there was some way we could help them but we have enough problems down here to worry about to help them too.

Couldn't have said it better myself!  [smiley=Unhappy.gif]

[bftclub]

all i can say is TREE HUGGERS!!!!

[CA650]

Well for now it's alot of what if's, but not only do you have the Manufacture, Dealer, People who are already owners, and the State who will lose the revenue from titling and registration, thats alot of People to fight this bill in any state. As far as if it was to happen here they can take my atv but, they better have a check in hand or the lead will fly.

[YFZ450AndyH]

There would be a full scale riot if they tried to do that in Florida, or most likely anywhere else. But, I bet it would get everyone organized to rally for our cause instead of just spinning our wheels.  I cant see it happening, personally.  There is too much money in it.  

[MuddyGurl101]

YFZ450AndyH: I agree with you! [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]