I have always been the first one to jump and holler, rant and rave over
some of the dumb as dog dirt things that the "government" does. At the
same time, I know that there are far too many just as dumb rumors
circulating about government; rumors that no one ever bothers to check
out. Right now, I would strongly suggest that folks check out
thoroughly this RUMOR about what is supposedly happening in Colorado.
And without any evidence, that is exactly what it is...a rumor!
Personally, internal inconsistencies on the legislative process make me
quite skeptical. What is this "Speciality Equipment Manufacturing
Association"? Is it a legitimate organization? What is it's original
source, and where can others find these original source? Where is this
"website"? What is this "American Association of Motor Vehicle
Administrators"?
No, I am afraid that I am by training and profession a skeptic when it
comes to these things. Until someone can provide some definitive
evidence, I suggest that people not get agitated and that this rumor be
consigned to the dumb rumor bin.
Bob Evans
Anaheim, California
FunE4MG wrote:
>
> Found this in my e-mail box this am. apparently it came off the SEMA
> (Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association) website. Keep an eye on
> those Politicians..
> Tom
>
> > > >- ---------------------------------
> > > >LEGISLATIVE NOTICE
> > > >
> > > >BILL TO PROHIBIT ALTERED SUSPENSIONS
> > > >APPROVED BY COLORADO REVIEW COMMITTEE
> > > >
> > > >The Colorado Legislature's Transportation Legislation Review Committee
> > has
> > > >given preliminary approval to a draft bill that would prohibit any
> > person
> > > >from operating a motor vehicle on a public highway if the configuration
> > of
> > > >the vehicle has been altered from the original manufacturer's
> > > >specifications. This measure is specifically designed to ban vehicles
> > with
> > > >altered suspensions, but also pertains to tire or wheel size, body
> > height,
> > > >chassis configuration and steering system. Violators could face fines
> of
> > up
> > > >to $1,000.
> > > >SEMA supports reasonable and relevant safety laws regulations at both
> > the
> > > >state and federal level and supports the model raised vehicle
> regulation
> > > >recommended by the American Association of Motor Vehicle
> Administrators.
> > > >Like some other states, however, Colorado appears poised to impose
> > > >unnecessarily restrictive and burdensome vehicle suspension
> requirements
> > > >without substantiating its claim that the legislation will improve
> > highway
> > > >safety or provide other tangible benefits. In addition, it effectively
> > > >defers to the vehicle manufacturers to set the standards.
> > > >While this bill has not been formally introduced and Review Committee
> > > >approval does not ensure passage, we are extremely concerned that
> action
> > on
> > > >the legislation may become an immediate priority when the legislature
> > > >reconvenes in January, 1998. We will be forwarding additional
> > information
> > > on
> > > >this important bill in the near future. In the meantime, please feel
> > free
> > > to
> > > >make copies of this notice for distribution to all interested parties.
> > > >For more information please contact stevem@sema.org.
> >
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