CA Motorcycle Awareness Signs

[accrocker]

beat me to it!! I read the article this morning in the Union Tribune down here in San Diego. Seems that most cagers here were offended somehow by the sign and feel that they shouldn't have to share the road.

[Duck-Stew]

--snip--   In 2008, there were 529 killed and 11,764 injured on California roads.  --snip--

One of those killed was a good friend.

I was very, very happy when I saw the signs.  Hey...it's using an already existing messaging system to do something POSITIVE when it's not otherwise being used.

[Privateer]

just saw this via RRW:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/feb/19/sign-of-trouble/

all those retirees in san diego is my guess.  There's always going to be some percentage of the populace that's going to get pissed no matter what 'they' do.

also: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/sign-235097-honk-message.html

[NoisyDante]

I thought it was some clever hacker. 

If I had the ability to hack the billboards, I don't think I'd be so noble as to put up awareness messages.

[justinrhenry]

[Adamm0621]

Who would be such a douchebag that they would be offended by a safety sign?  That's like getting upset about a sign that says wear your seatbelt.  make the beast with two backsing tools.

[Privateer]

Iowa: House Bill 2351, introduced by Rep. Geri D. Huser (D-Altoona), would require the department of transportation to feature the message "Watch for Motorcycles" on all electronic message boards on Iowa's interstate highways for a four-day period during the month of May 2010, except when an emergency or other situation requires the use of a message board. Also introduced by Rep. Huser is House Concurrent Resolution 105, which seeks to designate the month of May 2010 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and encourage all Iowa motorists to strive to improve motorcycle safety in this state.