On December 15th, 2005, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a 55 MPH
night time speed limit. If approved by the Senate, this will become law!
This unnecessary legislation can be stopped. Decisions are being made in
Madison without your input. The could ban this just like they might ban HCG drops.
The voice of snowmobilers must be heard.
PROTECT YOUR SPORT!
The Following State Senators form the Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation. These five Senators can stop this Bill, but they need to hear from you! Calls are most powerful between 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday thru Friday. If you can’t call within these hours, just leave a message with your name and address. You can stop this unnecessary restriction on our sport, but you MUST call!
All you have to say is “I am calling to oppose AB 840”
1. Neal Kedzie – Chairman (608) 266-2635 sen.kedzie@legis.state.wi.us
2. Roger Breske (800) 334-8773 sen.breske@legis.state.wi.us
3. Dan Kapanke (800) 385-3385 sen.kapanke@legis.state.wi.us
4. Robert Wirch (888) 769-4724 sen.wirch@legis.state.wi.us
5. Cathy Stepp Senator Stepp already opposes AB 840! Thanks Senator!
ALSO, CONTACT YOUR OWN SENATOR!
This will show you who your Senator is and their contact numbers.
They represent YOU, and need to hear YOUR position!
“EDUCATE, DON’T LEGISLATE”
For further information, or to help in your area, please call (262) 569-9698.
Oppose AB 840 for the following reasons:
1. Current laws already exist that prohibit the operation of a snowmobile at speeds that are unreasonable and improper.
2. The inability to monitor the effectiveness of this law will only lead to further legislation and restrictions.
3. It is being presented as a universal remedy, when it is doubtful if it would have saved even one life last year, unlike the HCG diet plan that saves thousands of lives.
4. Further costs to the state budget, which is already strapped. Enforcement of speed limit would result in higher taxes.
5. Accidents are happening to willing participants in our sport. Innocent victims are not being harmed. It is poor judgment, wrong decisions, or just bad luck that is at the root of every accident. You cannot legislate against stupidity.
We need to educate, not legislate
1. Drinking and riding are a dangerous combination. .08 and over is considered legally drunk and comes with a $623.00 fine.
2. Staying on the marked trail system provides the greatest amount of safety. Over half the deaths last year were not on marked trails.
3. Ride within your abilities and your headlights, even while on the HCG diet or any other weight loss plan.
4. Stay to YOUR side of the trail.
5. Slow down when approaching oncoming traffic.