Comments on: Suspended driver license http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license Mike Odom's blog about motorcycles, biker events, photography, law, news and more. Read on! Ride on! Live on! Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:53:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Paris Hilton asks for pardon!? » MNO Blog-Motorcycles, News, Opinions http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/comment-page-1#comment-16929 Paris Hilton asks for pardon!? » MNO Blog-Motorcycles, News, Opinions Sun, 13 May 2007 07:20:49 +0000 http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/#comment-16929 [...] regret they did when someone close to them is hurt or killed by someone driving impaired or on a suspended license. Realistically, how valid would a petition like this be? Given that the petition originates from a [...] [...] regret they did when someone close to them is hurt or killed by someone driving impaired or on a suspended license. Realistically, how valid would a petition like this be? Given that the petition originates from a [...]

]]> By: WooleyB http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/comment-page-1#comment-1363 WooleyB Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:45:08 +0000 http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/#comment-1363 Thanks Mike for adding the links so interested parties can have a look see. I must say that it is nice to know that you were a GarageChopper fan. I guess that my celebrity status has not been forgotten after all. Still miss the fan mail though. We accomplished a lot of positive things with that site and had loads of fun too. Do you remember when Indian Larry died? It was brought to our attention that someone was trying to cash in on it and selling commemorative patches on ebay. The guys at Larry's shop got up with us and we did what we could to get it stopped; still remember when I contacted the seller of the patches with a specific term and question. Not saying I did it all myself by anymeans but it was less than two hours and the sale was canceled. The pen (or keyboard as the case may be) sometimes is mightier than the sword. I truly miss the crew at GC still to this day. Eric had offered for me to take it over and run it and I had to decline because of my concert deal. Wolfie stepped up and agreed to keep it going but some of the details caused him to shelve it as well. Eric still owns all the rights to it and could bring it back at anytime. I'm glad I found your place here. It's top notch. Thanks Mike for adding the links so interested parties can have a look see.

I must say that it is nice to know that you were a GarageChopper fan. I guess that my celebrity status has not been forgotten after all. Still miss the fan mail though. We accomplished a lot of positive things with that site and had loads of fun too. Do you remember when Indian Larry died? It was brought to our attention that someone was trying to cash in on it and selling commemorative patches on ebay. The guys at Larry’s shop got up with us and we did what we could to get it stopped; still remember when I contacted the seller of the patches with a specific term and question. Not saying I did it all myself by anymeans but it was less than two hours and the sale was canceled. The pen (or keyboard as the case may be) sometimes is mightier than the sword.
I truly miss the crew at GC still to this day. Eric had offered for me to take it over and run it and I had to decline because of my concert deal. Wolfie stepped up and agreed to keep it going but some of the details caused him to shelve it as well. Eric still owns all the rights to it and could bring it back at anytime.
I’m glad I found your place here. It’s top notch.

]]> By: Mike Odom http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/comment-page-1#comment-1359 Mike Odom Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:20:31 +0000 http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/#comment-1359 Great response WooleyB! I should note first off that I did add links to WooleyB's comment above to some of the organizations and information that he has spoke of. I did this because I feel that these organizations as does <a href="http://wooleysrant.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">WooleyB</a> deserve the attention of the readers here. I miss Garage Choppers. I found the site back when I first started doing motorcycle event sites and enjoyed reading the articles, opinions and information contained in the site. It was freakin huge! This site was like Disney World, you just could not see it all in a day. I used to link to the site in the link directory on my Bike Week site and waited almost 6 months before deleting the link in hopes that the site would return. I have participated in things like this in the past and I know what you mean about the feeling that you get when you see your work pay off. The feeling is very gratifying in knowing that you have taken action to resolve a issue or help to make the laws of this land in favor of the people. Thanks WooleyB Great response WooleyB!
I should note first off that I did add links to WooleyB’s comment above to some of the organizations and information that he has spoke of. I did this because I feel that these organizations as does WooleyB deserve the attention of the readers here.

I miss Garage Choppers. I found the site back when I first started doing motorcycle event sites and enjoyed reading the articles, opinions and information contained in the site. It was freakin huge! This site was like Disney World, you just could not see it all in a day. I used to link to the site in the link directory on my Bike Week site and waited almost 6 months before deleting the link in hopes that the site would return.

I have participated in things like this in the past and I know what you mean about the feeling that you get when you see your work pay off. The feeling is very gratifying in knowing that you have taken action to resolve a issue or help to make the laws of this land in favor of the people.

Thanks WooleyB

]]> By: WooleyB http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/comment-page-1#comment-1347 WooleyB Sun, 21 Jan 2007 04:51:30 +0000 http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/#comment-1347 It is sad but true that these people should be alive today. I have a bill (Right-of-Way) that was passed here in North Carolina in 2004 to give stiffer penalties for instances that include what happened to Mrs. Cordona. It could serve as a model for other states. It's not perfect but it is a start and is better than what we had here at the time. It is a bill that I was kept informed on during my stint as a writer for GarageChoppers. Sam Nobles, State Legislative Director, <a href="http://www.cba-abatenc.org/" rel="nofollow">CBA/Abate of NC</a> Lobbyist, <a href="http://www.ncrider.com/BikePAC-Page.htm" rel="nofollow">NC BikePAC</a>, worked hard on this bill to get it made into law. On 7/13/2004 at 7:35 PM I recieved the email from Sam that HB-965 was heard for concurrance in the house. Rep. Dewey Hill spoke on the bill and the vote was taken, and it passed 112-3. What sent this bill into motion (Originally HB-347) was the fact that here in North Carolina vehicular manslaughter charges were being plea bargained down on a regular basis to the lessor charge of "Failure to yield right of way" violation. The minimum penalty then was a $25 fine. This included pedestrians and bicycle riders injured or killed. If you ran someone down and killed them all you would get was a $25 fine, but, if you were caught without wearing a seatbelt or wearing a helmet the fine was $75. <a href="http://www.theiacp.org/leg_policy/Legupdate/2004/NorthCarolina.pdf" rel="nofollow">HB-965</a> is a safety bill intended to protect the lives of not just motorcycle riders but all road users. Sen. Tony Rand didn't want this bill to pass and fought hard against it. I had fun with my little part in helping to get this bill passed. It was a rush to be in on something that truly counted; I had never participated on anything like it before. It is sad but true that these people should be alive today. I have a bill (Right-of-Way) that was passed here in North Carolina in 2004 to give stiffer penalties for instances that include what happened to Mrs. Cordona. It could serve as a model for other states. It’s not perfect but it is a start and is better than what we had here at the time.
It is a bill that I was kept informed on during my stint as a writer for GarageChoppers. Sam Nobles, State Legislative Director, CBA/Abate of NC Lobbyist, NC BikePAC, worked hard on this bill to get it made into law.

On 7/13/2004 at 7:35 PM I recieved the email from Sam that HB-965 was heard for concurrance in the house. Rep. Dewey Hill spoke on the bill and the vote was taken, and it passed 112-3.

What sent this bill into motion (Originally HB-347) was the fact that here in North Carolina vehicular manslaughter charges were being plea bargained down on a regular basis to the lessor charge of “Failure to yield right of way” violation. The minimum penalty then was a $25 fine. This included pedestrians and bicycle riders injured or killed. If you ran someone down and killed them all you would get was a $25 fine, but, if you were caught without wearing a seatbelt or wearing a helmet the fine was $75.

HB-965 is a safety bill intended to protect the lives of not just motorcycle riders but all road users. Sen. Tony Rand didn’t want this bill to pass and fought hard against it. I had fun with my little part in helping to get this bill passed. It was a rush to be in on something that truly counted; I had never participated on anything like it before.

]]> By: Mike Odom http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/comment-page-1#comment-121 Mike Odom Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:36:42 +0000 http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/#comment-121 I have to laugh at people that want to make a comment, yet insist on hiding behind a fake email address.:)) Again, your comment will not be posted! Mr. or Ms. anonymous Obviously you did not do any research into the death of Mrs. Cordona before spouting off at the mouth. It is also obvious by your comments that you did not even read Mr. Cordona's account of what happened. I think that if you do a conversion of the speed the motorcycle driven by Orlic was doing you will see that the Cordona's had less than 3 seconds to react! 59 Miles per Hour = 86.56860600758239 Feet per Second With that said, your comment of going 50 MPH in 200 feet being reasonable........ uh no. email verification for comments by anonymous Sorry your message to abc123@yahoo.com cannot be delivered. This account has been disabled or discontinued I have to laugh at people that want to make a comment, yet insist on hiding behind a fake email address.:))

Again, your comment will not be posted!

Mr. or Ms. anonymous
Obviously you did not do any research into the death of Mrs. Cordona before spouting off at the mouth. It is also obvious by your comments that you did not even read Mr. Cordona’s account of what happened.

I think that if you do a conversion of the speed the motorcycle driven by Orlic was doing you will see that the Cordona’s had less than 3 seconds to react!
59 Miles per Hour = 86.56860600758239 Feet per Second

With that said, your comment of going 50 MPH in 200 feet being reasonable…….. uh no.

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]]> By: aj http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/comment-page-1#comment-120 aj Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:35:11 +0000 http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/#comment-120 Good post sandie, I agree with you 100% on your points Good post sandie, I agree with you 100% on your points

]]> By: sandie http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/comment-page-1#comment-119 sandie Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:33:52 +0000 http://www.mikeodom.name/2006/10/23/suspended-driver-license/#comment-119 I was just shocked when I read the paper yesterday and saw again a suspended license on the road on a bike running over this lady. I agree the numbers are probably high when it comes to people driving when they are not be because of suspensions. We only hear about these things when somebody gets killed. Wonder if this guy had a panel of 4 lawyers, turned himself in and got out of jail in 90 minutes?? I for the life of me do not understand why the State's Attorney dropped two of Billy lane's charges. Especially the one of suspended license. When the trooper in North Carolina took his license Billy knew he did not have the legal right to operate anything on the highways. If something is not done his case will set a precedent for the law books. Seems like the law is not the same for ALL people. I was just shocked when I read the paper yesterday and saw again a suspended license on the road on a bike running over this lady. I agree the numbers are probably high when it comes to people driving when they are not be because of suspensions. We only hear about these things when somebody gets killed.

Wonder if this guy had a panel of 4 lawyers, turned himself in and got out of jail in 90 minutes?? I for the life of me do not understand why the State’s Attorney dropped two of Billy lane’s charges. Especially the one of suspended license. When the trooper in North Carolina took his license Billy knew he did not have the legal right to operate anything on the highways. If something is not done his case will set a precedent for the law books. Seems like the law is not the same for ALL people.

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