Georgia to have motorcycle checkpoints?

[L8 Braker]

The e-mail below is making it's rounds on the net...Anybody know if it's true?

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 12:14 PM
Subject: Georgia: IMPORTANT: Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March

Subject: PRESS RELEASE FOR,IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION: Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March

As many of you know, the State of Georgia received $70,000.00 from the
NSTB for Motorcycle ONLY Safety Check Points. They will stop all Motorcycles at these Check Points.

We were informed by unnamed sources that the Check Points would start in
early March to coincide with The Daytona Bike Week Event. Most points of entry to Florida will be involved.

We are anticipating them to start March 3rd in order to take advantage
of the additional flow of Motorcycle traffic thru our State.

I was told that the officers conducting the safety check points have
been trained in what to check for so be sure you, you paper work and your bike are in order.

We understand that this is just a way to increase revenues so do all
you can to avoid adding to the state funds.

There are many who Trailer into Georgia and ride into Florida from here.
You may wish to change your plans and trailer on through to Florida.

Dan Forrest,
State Director of A.B.A.T.E. Georgia

[L8 Braker]

I seem to remember something like this during the Miller race last year...

[L8 Braker]

And how far can $70,000 go?

[RiverRoadWarrior]

If all they did with it was train cops what to look for, probably quite a long way. If they were looking mostly for stolen bikes leaving FL, that would be awesome, but you know that's not what they're looking for. They're looking for any and all equipment violations they can nail you with. And they won't care if it's legal in your state. You're on THEIR highway.

[modette]

I love that it says the cops will be trained in what to look for...LOL What is legal in my state might not be in GA or FL. For example here in CO I barely need anything on the XR to be legal on the street...other states are different. Will cops be trained to understand reciprocity laws???

Will they really be trained to spot a non DOT tire? Will they know where a VIN is located on various bikes (some easier to see then others)?

[Alawicious]

I found this on their website

Welcome to YOUR NEW ABATE of Georgia!

This is the link in the alert

Welcome to YOUR NEW ABATE of Georgia!

[bumblebee]

They will make a fortune if they just cite every motorcycle that has an aftermarket exhaust without an EPA stamp clearly visible on it.