jeff
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Riding For the SON
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Post by jeff on Mar 24, 2009 12:06:53 GMT -6
seems to me the article about the business' upset over the officers writing to many tickets is off base. They should have thought of that before and stood up when all these Laws were being written...little late now. But what isn't to late is for them to take a stand against the Mayor and his crew and say enough is enough. I hate it for the business' , but if they were crazy enough to think that MBPD could or would only enforce these laws 3 weeks in May they were crazy. I'm glad MBPD is enforcing them..keeps them out of a selective enforcement suit. I'm afraid the crying has only started, wait till the figures are in for lost revenue...It surely will then be crying time. Business' take a stand for the folks that put food on YOUR table and say "it's enough Mayor, you got to go"
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Post by classic53 on Mar 24, 2009 13:21:21 GMT -6
Like a lot of people have been saying, equal law enforcement 52 weeks a year!
Plus, I would also like to know how many noise tickets were handed out for the pee dee street rod show!
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Post by geezer on Mar 24, 2009 14:19:13 GMT -6
I'm still waiting to see how the laws are enforced during Memorial Day weekend. Surfside is having a car show that weekend. I'm not sure but I think that those cars that have been raised to clear the huge rims are in violation of the law. Anyone think there will be any tickets written for this?
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Post by adventure on Mar 24, 2009 14:34:41 GMT -6
I am very interested to see how the noise law is going to be enforced at all, For both rally's and the car show. It reminds me of the window tint law. Are all officers going to be using the same metering devices, Are the metering devices going to be calibrated in the same way, or the officers going to be cerified to use them properly. I feel there will be so many holes in the way the MBPD has to enforce this law and the fact that there may be many bikes impounded. Is the City ready to pay out damage claims related to impounding and storing this bikes. I am however afraid that selective law enforcement is what we can expect. Just my opinion, or food for thought.
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Post by beachbikers1 on Mar 24, 2009 16:40:42 GMT -6
I am very interested to see how the noise law is going to be enforced at all, For both rally's and the car show. It reminds me of the window tint law. Are all officers going to be using the same metering devices, Are the metering devices going to be calibrated in the same way, or the officers going to be cerified to use them properly. I feel there will be so many holes in the way the MBPD has to enforce this law and the fact that there may be many bikes impounded. Is the City ready to pay out damage claims related to impounding and storing this bikes. I am however afraid that selective law enforcement is what we can expect. Just my opinion, or food for thought. By law before law enforcement can issue a ticket involving a measuring device (decibel meter, radar, breathalyser etc.) they have to show a recent calibration certificate stating that piece of equipment is operating within a certified tolerance. They bought cheap Radio Shack Model: 33-2055 Digital-Display Sound-Level Meters that retails for $49.99 and only has a 90 warranty. The intended use of this meter in the Radio Shack's description is: Get precise readings when you fine-tune audio response of a stereo, PA or home theater system in combination with an equalizer. Doesn't sound like a calibrated instrument to me!
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Post by bigbuck on Mar 24, 2009 18:03:05 GMT -6
bb1, you da man. nice to have an insider keeping us up on the real scoop. Thought about buying a meter just to check my bike to know if i wus safe to ride through city. Cheapest one i found was around $300. Need to go to radio shack i guess, and ask for the MBPD model.
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Post by adventure on Mar 24, 2009 18:32:40 GMT -6
Thank you bb1, Just as Big said you da man. And thank you for making my point, With the information you provided us it could be a great tool in court.
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Post by beachbikers1 on Mar 24, 2009 19:13:58 GMT -6
Remember, if you do get a meter you measure 20 inches from the exhaust pipe at a 45 degree angle while the engine is operating at idle. 89 decibels is the legal limit in the City of Myrtle Beach.
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Post by freebird on Mar 28, 2009 17:54:53 GMT -6
I am very interested to see how the noise law is going to be enforced at all, For both rally's and the car show. It reminds me of the window tint law. Are all officers going to be using the same metering devices, Are the metering devices going to be calibrated in the same way, or the officers going to be cerified to use them properly. I feel there will be so many holes in the way the MBPD has to enforce this law and the fact that there may be many bikes impounded. Is the City ready to pay out damage claims related to impounding and storing this bikes. I am however afraid that selective law enforcement is what we can expect. Just my opinion, or food for thought. By law before law enforcement can issue a ticket involving a measuring device (decibel meter, radar, breathalyser etc.) they have to show a recent calibration certificate stating that piece of equipment is operating within a certified tolerance. They bought cheap Radio Shack Model: 33-2055 Digital-Display Sound-Level Meters that retails for $49.99 and only has a 90 warranty. The intended use of this meter in the Radio Shack's description is: Get precise readings when you fine-tune audio response of a stereo, PA or home theater system in combination with an equalizer. Doesn't sound like a calibrated instrument to me! The lawyers are going to have a field day with this. Especially if pulled over for a helmet violation and then get a Noise Ordinance. Will just cost the City in the long run if it gets to that point
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Post by bigbuck on Mar 29, 2009 5:19:49 GMT -6
beach, thanks for the info on the meter. already have test procedure. going to get me one of them thar shack meters and check my pipes. if i am close enough to 89 they will here my bike come May If it weren't for the possible impoundment they would here it anyway. don't mind the helmet thing. have to wear one all the time up here in NC is nice to go without when down your way though Oh, do you know if they actually dropped the EPA label requirement. I read they were considering it.
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Post by ovation on Mar 29, 2009 14:02:57 GMT -6
They bought cheap Radio Shack Model: 33-2055 Digital-Display Sound-Level Meters that retails for $49.99 and only has a 90 warranty. The intended use of this meter in the Radio Shack's description is:
Hey beachbiker 1, Good info on the meters, Just wondering, how do you know about the type meters (Radio Shack) the police have?
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Post by rangemaster on Mar 29, 2009 15:38:41 GMT -6
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Post by bigbuck on Mar 29, 2009 15:53:47 GMT -6
Range, thanks for posting that. From the pics, that is definately NOT the radio shack meter. Wonder if they spent the extra $ to get meters certified. from my research, it costs about an extra $120 per meter to get one certified for enforcement purposes. I bought one of the shack meters. hopefully it will be close enough to let me know if I will get impounded or not if I go into city. Don't mind the ticket, but will fight if they try to hang my bike from back of a wrecker.
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Post by beachbikers1 on Mar 29, 2009 17:49:29 GMT -6
Range, when I went to have my bike checked at the police sub on Mustang St. when they were doing the checks they had the Radio Shack units because I check it.
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Post by bigbuck on Mar 29, 2009 18:03:36 GMT -6
Beach, they must have figured out that us dumb bikers ain't so dumb and upgraded their meters. Still would love to know if they got the standard meters or the higher priced certified meters
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