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Title: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: bv_714 on January 11, 2006, 08:40:58 PM
So, did any of you see that Ahhnold wrecked on his H-D with a sidecar, and was not cited for never having CA M1 endorsement.  I think he should take his road test in front of the news cameras.  Some of us worked hard to be legal and follow the rules that he legislates.  I'm a little pissed off that he was above the law all this time.  I just paid his DMV office over $400 for registration, taxes, licence, etc. and now this?   :cookoo: :bs:
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: luisfigo_benfica on January 11, 2006, 08:45:14 PM
+1 
bullshit agreed  :bs:
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: Phaedrus on January 11, 2006, 08:46:23 PM
I agree, this is  :bs:

I don't think he should have to take his test in front of the news cameras, I think he should have to go through the system just like everyone else.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: scratch on January 11, 2006, 08:47:17 PM
A motorcycle with sidecar requires a class C license, which he has. 5B of the San Jose Mercury News. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=10F13493B700DF20&p_docnum=4
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: makenzie71 on January 11, 2006, 08:55:14 PM
I have absolutely zero problem with it considering how many times I wasn't cited for no Class M endorsement.
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: calamari on January 11, 2006, 09:16:14 PM
(http://tinypic.com/k2zkfa.jpg)

:cookoo:

QuoteLos Angeles Police Lt. Paul Vernon said Schwarzenegger does not have the proper endorsement on his California driver's license to operate a motorcycle.

Vernon said police did not ticket the governor for a violation because they arrived after the accident, which left Schwarzenegger with a cut on his upper lip that required 15 stitches.

Instead, officers referred their findings to the Los Angeles city attorney's office, which will determine whether the governor should be cited for an infraction. Driving a motorcycle without the proper license can result in fines ranging from $100 to $250 or more.
oh heavens, he will go broke!
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: pandy on January 11, 2006, 10:13:00 PM
The last accident he was in, he had neither a sidecare nor an M-class license.

Jail for him!!!!  :flipoff:
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: annguyen1981 on January 11, 2006, 10:17:02 PM
Quote from: pandy on January 11, 2006, 10:13:00 PM
The last accident he was in, he had neither a sidecare nor an M-class license.

Jail for him!!!!  :flipoff:
+1
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: pantablo on January 12, 2006, 01:55:48 AM
no sidecar here.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/arnold.jpg)

bastard has been riding for 20+ years. just because he had a motorcycle license in Austria he thinks he doesnt need one here? what kind of example is he setting, and how did he get out of it when he crashed LAST MONTH (dec 10, no sidecar)?
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: what?! on January 12, 2006, 03:25:17 AM
maybe he thinks his role in t2 is license enough... :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 12, 2006, 03:59:58 AM
Obviously he rides how he acts  :2guns:  :2guns:
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: surlybruce on January 12, 2006, 07:00:22 AM
AH  YOU  FOLKS IN THE US HAVE THE US AND THEM SYNDROME AS WE HAVE HERE IN CANADA. YOU KNOW [DO AS I SAY NOT AS I DO ]
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: Grainbelt on January 12, 2006, 07:51:52 AM
I just moved to Canada, and I'm still trying to figure out the whole election process.  They voted themselves out of government, and then they all run again with likely the same split between parties?

And yes, the US has the same lack of accountability for elected officials that every other country does.
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: scratch on January 12, 2006, 03:38:02 PM
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors - Plato
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: Mandres on January 21, 2006, 02:15:48 AM
 :dunno_white: Yes, this is unfair but are you really suprised? What traffic officer is going to write a ticket to the state governer?  That's a very powerful position (obviously) and there are certain perks that go along with government jobs.  If the DA's office wants to press the issue then that's their perogative.  I wouldn't bet on them being re-appointed if they do.  I'm an assistant auditor for my county; let's just say I don't have to worry about minor tickets either.

-M

Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: JetSwing on January 21, 2006, 10:39:57 AM
motorcycle is motorcycle. the sidecar is just an excuse...the last time i checked a sidecar doesn't come with a steeling wheel. he should know better.
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: JustinNoob on January 21, 2006, 11:33:12 AM
If there's a side car, I say it's not a motorcycle.  :flipoff: :cookoo: :nono:  Motorcycles have to be balanced on 2 wheels. :thumb:

Justin
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: Phaedrus on January 21, 2006, 12:08:40 PM
Driving without a license is a minor ticket?  :icon_razz: What would the CA state penalty be for the average joe?
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: JetSwing on January 21, 2006, 12:49:22 PM
Quote from: Phaedrus on January 21, 2006, 12:08:40 PM
Driving without a license is a minor ticket?  :icon_razz: What would the CA state penalty be for the average joe?
at the least you wouldn't be able to ride home.
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: Gisser on January 21, 2006, 12:55:08 PM
Quote from: scratch on January 11, 2006, 08:47:17 PM
A motorcycle with sidecar requires a class C license, which he has. 5B of the San Jose Mercury News.
All this bitching and it turns out the Governator was in compliance with the law?  :cookoo:  Sheesh, I'm in violation of federal law every time I take my piped & jetted Suzook out for a ride.  If the EPA ever starts cracking down I'm going to lose a couple bikes. :2guns:   Plus, on a motorcycle, I'm better than ever at flaunting the rules of the road every corner I can. :flipoff:   Doesn't make it right, but I'll bet many of you-all are the same. :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: Gisser on January 21, 2006, 12:59:21 PM
Quote from: Mandres on January 21, 2006, 02:15:48 AM
:dunno_white: Yes, this is unfair but are you really suprised? What traffic officer is going to write a ticket to the state governer?  That's a very powerful position (obviously) and there are certain perks that go along with government jobs.  If the DA's office wants to press the issue then that's their perogative.  I wouldn't bet on them being re-appointed if they do.  I'm an assistant auditor for my county; let's just say I don't have to worry about minor tickets either.

I'm sure most any "liberal" would be honored to write-up a Republican governor for the odd traffic violation.  As for reprisals, Schwartzenegger isn't that petty (or corrupt).  Writing tickets are in the job description and no LEO should be excused for bending the law for reasons of race, religion, politics, sex/marital status/cup-size, social hierarchy, or celebrity :flipoff:.     DA's are elected officials, and yes, Govt auditors are truly in a position to be feared! :bowdown:

Title: Re: Governator wrecks, has no M1 license endorsement
Post by: Gisser on January 21, 2006, 01:06:12 PM
Quote from: Phaedrus on January 21, 2006, 12:08:40 PM
Driving without a license is a minor ticket?  :icon_razz: What would the CA state penalty be for the average joe?

Dunno about CA, but it's $230 due north.  Don't ask me how I know blah, blah.  :mad:   You can continue on your way depending on the circumstances.