I Remember The ATC Ban; Now ATV's Targeted

[motorhead]

It seems like only yesterday, that I was living through the ATC ban of the 1980's; and all the horrific stories on the TV evening news.

Now tonight, ABC News did a story on ATV's and how many children are being killed on them. They picked out a few stories about children under 16 and even younger are getting hurt and killed on adult sized machines.

This is how the ATC ban got started in the 1980's. A bunch of Liberal, Do-Gooders, that want government to get involved. And when government gets involved; they won't even get the facts correct; before they legislate something that adversely affects and industry or a way of life.

The piece on ABC may seem to some as not important; but believe me, this is what we thought, when they started on the ATC's.

I certainly don't have any answers, if there is even an answer; just making you aware of what is going on in the news. Because most of us own some sort of ATV or several; in addition to our 3wheelers.

[Mr_RPM]

there are SO many people with quads these days. for plowing drive ways and other things. not many people "ride" but alot own quads. I would't be too worried.

[motorhead]

Mr RPM, That is what we thought about the 3wheelers. We used them on the farm and around the yard as well as races.
The Big Reds and such were designed for utility use and doing work (No one will mess with them) Well they did.

[Eric250R]

It would take ALOT for them to go after the entire ATV industry. What you will see, will be children's 4 wheelers going the way of the 3 wheeler, and then with all the idiots who are suing over the Rhino, the side x sides will be next.

Btw, I also lived through the 80s, I remember watching the 60 minutes piece like it was yesterday.

[mrmello]

Been Happening here as well but more on a local front.

One of the better places to ride ATV's here is our local "dam". Its the drinking resivior for the town. Has trails, mud holes, fields, gravel pits, just an oasis for ATV's etc.

Well this summer they made it mandatory that all ATV's on public land must have third party liability insurance. No big deal right? Wrong! Turns out that Saskatchewan doesn't offer insurance to ANY ATVs. That includes 4 wheelers.

So we thought if u cant get it no big deal.... Wrong again, Chased by cops on multiple occasions. One guy almost killed himself cause he bought a old CR500 and isnt an experienced rider yet. Cops come out there and he runs. Got away but now wants to sell the bike lol.

Long story short, if its fun and the government cant really make lots of money off it, they will try to ban it.....

[Dirtcrasher]

Not much can touch a CR500!!

[fabiodriven]

Not much can touch a CR500!!

Other than a KX 500.

[Tecate 50]

Other than a KX 500.

My thoughts exactly!

[Dirtcrasher]

I've got a quad in the shop now, over 500lbs. Add a driver and a passenger and were at 800lbs or better.

There about as safe as lawn darts at a 3yo's birthday party...........

[Cuztom Racing]

They ban 3 wheelers now wanting to ban 4 wheelers but they over look the fact that thousands of people get killed on motorcycles every year! Lets ban 3 and 4 wheelers cuz ya know 2 wheels Is much safer than 3 or 4 wheels on the ground! F#%king idiots!!

[HuffieVA]

They ban 3 wheelers now wanting to ban 4 wheelers but they over look the fact that thousands of people get killed on motorcycles every year! Lets ban 3 and 4 wheelers cuz ya know 2 wheels Is much safer than 3 or 4 wheels on the ground! F#%king idiots!!

Don't go there, you may just prove yourself wrong....

[TommyBoy1971]

I saw that pre-view as well and it reminded me of the three wheeler ban too. Showed some 4 wheelers at an MX race, having a good time, then the "trama" music, and a picture of a demolished four wheeler and people running all around. It's completely crazy. It makes me sick to my stomach with rage.

[oldskool83]

There was a petition i signed in 04 or 05 maybe i forgot. i bought a yz125 at a dealer and they asked if i had aproblem with quads i said no, so they asked if i sign this since people were trying to ban them. i signed it. never heard much after there, was in pinegrove pa

[hang&rattle]

What's ironic is 4-wheeler statistics was added into the 3-wheeler ban. Even on the News report they showed dangerous quad riding. I was one of the reported quad accidents when I was 15 years old that was added to the overall statistics. We'd better organize now to help our quad brothers and sisters. As americans (or our bond as trike owners), we don't want to lose another right and have more laws passed to enslave us. It's the principle of it all. Listen the the Canadian. They are just making it harder and harder. Been catching a lot of grief in MT and with this big of state and least of people, am having a little bit harder time finding places to ride.

[CanadianThomas]

"Been Happening here as well but more on a local front.

One of the better places to ride ATV's here is our local "dam". Its the drinking resivior for the town. Has trails, mud holes, fields, gravel pits, just an oasis for ATV's etc.

Well this summer they made it mandatory that all ATV's on public land must have third party liability insurance. No big deal right? Wrong! Turns out that Saskatchewan doesn't offer insurance to ANY ATVs. That includes 4 wheelers.

So we thought if u cant get it no big deal.... Wrong again, Chased by cops on multiple occasions. One guy almost killed himself cause he bought a old CR500 and isnt an experienced rider yet. Cops come out there and he runs. Got away but now wants to sell the bike lol.

Long story short, if its fun and the government cant really make lots of money off it, they will try to ban it....."


I hear ya. I know in BC you can get the insurance, it's needed here for the forest service roads. As far as I was told, it's good for the whole country. Might be worth looking into.