The Banning of Motorbikes in Public Places
Last Sunday, I was out on the usual Sunday cycle with friends when 7
monster motorbikes came roaring past and up the steep muddy hill that
we was cycling down. It was only when we had to pedal downhill through
the churned up tracks of the motorbikes that I realised the problems
that motorbikes cause. At that moment I began to ask myself should
there be a ban on motorbikes in public places; or is it too late?
I have arrived at the conclusion that motorbikes should be banned
because they damage the ground on which they ride, if they are ridden
irresponsibly. This makes walking, cycling and other activities
un-enjoyable. It also causes a big expense for places such as the
‘Brecon Beacons’ National Park because at present they have to embark
on a ₤90,000 project to repair the damage caused by motorbikes. The
‘Pennine Way’ in Pen-y-Ghent area has spent six million pounds to
helicopter in stone to stop motorbikes from riding in certain areas.
Finally the ‘Lake District’ has spent one million pounds on repairing
footpaths that have been ripped up by motorbikes.
Motorbikes are also excessively noisy and can be even noisier if
irresponsible riders remove original legal silencers and fit louder
illegal ones. I notice this especially because I live in the valleys.
When a motorbike is ridden in and around the valleys, it echoes
tremendously and causes a lot of noise pollution, particularly when
fitted with illegal silencers. This is breaking the law and is one
more reason why motorbikes should be banned in public places.
Motorbikes are a hazard to horses because of their extremely loud
engines. This loud noise frightens most horses which causes
unnecessary risks to the horse, the rider and the person riding the
motorbike. This is because horses do not respond very well to loud
noises. The way in which they respond to loud noises is very
unpredictable. The motorbike riders often use trails meant for horses,
cyclists and walkers. Using these trails for motorbike use is an
Millions of people all over the United States choose motorcycles over automobiles for the thrill, speed, and high performance capabilities. On the other hand, motorcycles are not at all the safest way of transportation. Motorcycles do not provide the passenger with the outer protection that cars provide, therefore, when one crashes, the results are usually much more serious. Injuries to the head are responsible for 76% of fatalities when dealing with motorcycle crashes many of which could have been prevented had the rider been wearing a helmet. For this reason, many states have adopted the motorcycle helmet law. The law states that every passengers must wear a helmet at all times when riding on a motorcycle. This law has created a great deal of controversy. One side supports the law, believing that it protects motorcyclists from danger and saves the economy a great deal of money. The other side argues that the law is unconstitutional and it violates our right to freedom. However, statistics show overwhelming support in favor of the motorcycle helmet law. Although wearing helmets cannot prevent motorcycle crashes, they can greatly reduce the number of deaths caused by head injury as well as lowering taxes, insurance rates, and health care costs. Therefore, the helmet law should be put into effect in every state across the United States.
Thus, whether or not the case for legal prohibition is determinative, many reasons have been given for moral concern about boxing. It is perfectly appropriate for those who share such moral concerns to refuse to support boxing, to urge others to refrain from supporting it, and to advocate strong reforms in the practice of boxing. (Simon, 2001, p.355)
According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Administration, helmet laws for motorcyclists in Missouri and the surrounding states are not consistent. For example, while everyone riding a motorcycle in Missouri must wear an appropriate helmet, Oklahoma and Arkansas have partial helmet laws. In Oklahoma, only those younger than 18 are required by law to wear them, while in Arkansas, the age limit is 21.
In The United States of America there are lots of problems that are plaguing our nation. Gun Control is a problem that there is lots of controversy over. This is a problem that had a fire reignited under it when on December 14, 2012 a school in Connecticut was attacked. Many legislative bills have been introduced since then. (Focus of U.S Gun Control Shifts to States Year after Newtown Shooting) There are lots of issues that we have in our community with Gun Control that we have controversy over: background checks, age, classes, military guns, pistols, shotguns, and rifles. All of these things are apart of the plague in our Nation.
Thesis: The controversial reputation of the novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, features sensitive topics of racism, unjust violence, and euthanasia throughout the novel - that has been identified by certain schools as mature or inappropriate for the eyes of young students.
In America, advertising plays an important role for buisnesses trying to get the word out on their new product. Although, some advertisements are not trying to target children, it does seem that way. However, I feel that this should not result in banning, but some limiting of advertisements. Buisnesses should make their messages to consumers clearer, targeting people of an elder age. If buisnesses are going to target children, at least try to persuade them to do the right things and not just try to get them to buy their products!
In 1952, Charles E. Wilson resigned as President of GM to become Secretary of Defense. At the confirmation he was asked if he could make a decision in the interest of the nation if it were adverse to GM. "Yes sir, I could," Wilson said. "I cannot conceive of one, because for years I thought what was good for our country was good for General Motors and vice versa. The difference does not exist."1 Yet his GM is accused of undermining the American transportation infrastructure and destroying a viable, superior streetcar network in order to sell more cars. Regardless of the validity of this conspiracy theory, the fact remains that America destroyed vast mass transit networks to make way for private and public automotive transportation. The question of whether the transfer from iron to asphalt was advisable also asks what makes a good transportation network. Both transportation systems are valid, but unique features of American cities and culture made automobiles the better choice. Conspiracies of the powerful in the USA pale compared to the tyranny of the majority. Regardless of economic or social considerations, public demand made the key decisions in building the American transportation network.
Have you ever been on your way to work, and traffic holds up and tests not only your patience, but your sanity. More than likely, there was someone on the road or highway who has gotten into an accident.Now what if I were to tell you google has mass produced a vehicle that drives itself? Well, why should that interest me?, you may be asking yourself. But wouldn’t it be great if you did not need to pay compensation for an accident that was wrongfully blamed on you, because of smart computing. Or how about having a chauffeur that drives safer and more precise than any human has. If things like safety or efficiency doesn’t grasp your attention, maybe the simple fact that anyone can get in one of these cars,sleep and relax as the car drives to your destination. So now allow me to convince you why driverless cars should be allowed on roadways.
Still riding that old bike? Tired of watching other vehicles pass you while you are on that uncomfortable, hard to steer bike? Well a new year has come and a new change comes with it. If you want to change your driving lifestyle then Harley-Heaven has solution for you.
Growing up as a skateboarder, I always got the bad end of the stick. I was always viewed as a punk that couldn’t follow the rules. How come it was only the skateboarders getting looked down on the most out of everyone else in any other action sport? In America, I understand that skateboarding is not 100% accepted. But why are a lot of areas banned from skateboarding? Skateboarding should never be banned because it serves a purpose. As a part of the skateboard community, we (skateboarders) keep the youth and adults out of doing any illegal activities such as using drugs or condoning violence. In fact, skateboarding not only keeps my community safe, but keeps my friends who skate safe as well. To myself and all of the youth and adults in the world, skateboarding is not just a sport, but a lifestyle. Not only does it serve a beneficial purpose to my community, but it is my favorite way of transportation. Growing up, my parents couldn’t afford the gas to get around so banning skateboarding would have had a very negative impact on my social life.
Do you think kids should be riding unsafe toys everywhere they go? Well that’s what they’re doing when they ride hoverboards. Hoverboards should be banned in public because of risk of injury, risk of fire, and risk of getting in trouble. Hoverboards may be the new trend, but why is being unsafe trending?
As Adam Rogers explains in his Wired Magazine article “Getting There,” driverless transportation is not a novel concept. Instead, its idealistic implications have been omnipresent in the minds of inventors and traffic engineers for more than seventy years (Rogers 76). But it is only now, with the gradual augmentation of technology and changes predicted by Moore’s Law that we have gained the ability to create such vehicles. The Trends E-Magazine article titled “Driverless Cars: Coming to Your Streets Sooner Than You Think,” further examines the factors contributing to the rise and foreseeable overhaul of the highways by autonomous cars, attributing their growth to three central factors. First, as technology becomes increasingly intertwined with
people find noisy vehicles a great disturbance to have around the streets. If there is something
I. Teaching anyone to ride a bike is a most memorable experience, but having them obey the rules and regulations when riding is one of peoples first exposures to obeying the law. Cycling is a great way to exercise as well as a convenient mode of transportation. But before you start riding you should take a few minutes to consider some important safety precautions.
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