Also, in my state at least, the only thing on the road that needs to be registered is a motor vehicle, hence the Department of Motor Vehicles. Notice that it's not the Department of All Vehicles Using the Road.
My State too, but don't forget about local ordinances (State Licence pays for State Roads, Local for local roads).
Provenzano foresees a registration fee of about $25 or less with the city Department of Transportation
The "you use the road" excuse is complete bull*****.
How about "aduse" the road.
The bill, introduced by City Councilwoman Madeline Provenzano, calls for fines up to $300 and up to 15 days in jail for anyone over 16 years old who rides an unregistered bike or flouts traffic laws.
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ne...news-headlines
Provenzano, a Democrat, said she received complaints about bicyclists.
"They zigzag in and out of traffic, they're on the sidewalk, they're a danger to senior citizens," she said.
http://www.nynewsday.com/news/local/...eadlines-trans
Although not a done deal, the topic is nearly moot, and the Councl Woman wins points from the seniors.
The bill would have to pass through the council's transportation committee chaired by Councilman John Liu (D-Flushing) before it goes for a full council vote.
Asked about the bill's chances yesterday, Liu offered a less-than diplomatic response.
"When I was a kid, I had a license plate on my bike," Liu said. "I'm trying to remember which cereal box I got it from."
This is a story of playing politics, not about what is best for a community. A real waste of time and resources for all involved.