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Turd Ferguson

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  1. 10 hours ago, Polo said:

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    When folks go too fast down the road like that, and at 3 a.m., they ruin it for the rest of us riders who are law abiding. So, because of a few lawbreakers, the rest of us will not be able to enjoy.  Sad.  That seems to happen with a lot of things, not just UTV riding.  Not sure why you needed to make a snide "turnip truck" remark.  I've just been commenting on this and not meaning to offend anyone else who is commenting.  We can all get in on a conversation and not make comments like that.

    The snide turnip truck remark wasn't aimed at you or anyone in general - it was in reference to the fact that I've been around the block once or twice and know what likely is going on during these midnight ATV runs.  My apologies if you took the comment the wrong way. 

  2. 5 hours ago, Polo said:

    I guess you are right on the speeds and stopping distances.  And training.  As far as alcohol, I know there is no alcohol in my buggy.  And I know a lot of folks who don't drink when they drive their buggies or four wheelers.  I also know that there are a lot of folks who drive their vehicles and motorcycles while or after consuming alcohol or drugs, so I don't agree with you on that point.  I just don't see why folks are so against letting the UTV's on the roads. At least the secondary and back roads.  I'm insured, and I would be willing to pay extra to do it.  Maybe they should have proper training for it, and folks could get a license for it.  Then those of us who are responsible could enjoy it more.  Kids would need to be 16 to be on the road, same as with driver licenses.

    As far as the likelihood for alcohol to play a part in ATV highway operation.  I always felt that if I see a herd of ATV's running the road in single file at 3 am - traveling at over 50 mph - that they are not on way to early church services.  I didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday either. 

  3. We own and operate our own ATV - but we don't drive it on any road - just on our own property.  I don't have a problem with ATVs or with those who own and operate them - just stay off the public roads.  We maintain insurance and DCNR license anyway - for whatever reason - I'm not exactly sure? 

    Most township residents have the same feelings toward ATV's and their operation, but are afraid that if the secondary roads are opened up to their operation that it will become both a safety and public nuisance and an all hours operation.   Motorcycles are a pain too - but they don't typically operate year round - maybe some hardcore types do though? 

  4. 8 hours ago, Polo said:

    I don't have a dog in this fight either, but  DS 58 makes a good point about cycles.  And most of us ATV and buggy drivers are just crossing the roads or are briefly on them to get from trail to trail.  And most of us are very careful and pull over to the side if a vehicle is behind us.  We also carry insurance on our equipment.  You are always going to have irresponsible people on the roads.  That goes for cars, trucks, suvs, cycles and buggies.  

    I'll stand corrected if I'm wrong - but I thought the insurance required by ATV owners was for liability issues connected with operating ATVs on PA designated ATV trails i.e. damages incurred between like vehicles.  These required insurance policies do not cover illegal operation on public highways on vehicles titled as a UTV - not a motor vehicle - by the state.  The license plate required is issued by the DCNR for operation on those same PA designated ATV trails. 

  5. Many are opposed to opening up Brady Township roads to ATV traffic.  I'll never understand why people buy them just to run them down a public highway.  If they don't have their own property to run them on - don't buy them in the first place.  The baloney I also hear is that they just want to run the roads to get from one trail to the next.  Get a trailer and trailer them to ride and then trailer them home.  Most of them look like they are out of a Mad Max movie.

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