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Increased police checks, and how to be prepared for them - Cableguy - 03-08-2011
Kramer was out driving around the other day, and noticed police were pulling over motorcycles, not for any traffic violations, but to do safety and licensing checks.
Here's a few tips to ease the situation:
- RESPECT the police! Remember, the police are just doing their job, ensuring public safety and the safety of the rider. We always have our IDs ready as soon as we pull up.
- We ride with photocopies of our insurance papers and drivers license on our bikes at all times. Originals of insurance papers are kept at home. This ensures that you never run into a situation where you can't provide your license and registration.
- Be careful with after market add-ons such as loud exhausts. There are noise restrictions in various cities and I'm sure you don't enjoy loud noises in the middle of the night when you're trying to sleep.
- Always wear a DOT approved helmet (SNELL's great, however our standard follows DOT), if common sense alone doesn't persuade you.
Be safe, and keep the rubber side down!
Kramer et PRS Team