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Old 05-21-07, 01:45 PM
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Brakeless illegal in Alabama

Just "discovered" riding brakeless is illegal in Alabama according to State Code.
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Argument that you can skid on a fixie in 5...4...3...2...
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they say just one brame to skid on dry pavement - thats fixed
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Most states have laws specifically stating the necessity
of working brakes, although I highly doubt that any beat
cops actually know that such a law exists.
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I didn't know people rode bikes in Alabama.
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It's the same in South Carolina.
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Originally Posted by BostonFixed
I didn't know people rode bikes in Alabama.
Only on bikes from Somerville.
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Regardless of the brake/no brakes issue....here is yet another reason never to live in Alabama. Not that one needed anymore really.
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Originally Posted by Tmax1
Only on bikes from Somerville.
Are they state-issued? I'd move for that!
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Originally Posted by Tmax1
Just "discovered" riding brakeless is illegal in Alabama according to State Code.
Hey, at least we did SOMETHING intelligent, right?
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Originally Posted by BostonFixed
I didn't know people rode bikes in Alabama.
Yeah, normally we all just walk around barefoot spitting out watermelon seeds... that or sit on porches playing banjos.
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Originally Posted by Falkon
Hey, at least we did SOMETHING intelligent, right?
Is this an example of "intelligent design" that I hear so much about?

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most states have the same laws
this has already been discussed at length
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Originally Posted by Retem
most states have the same laws
this has already been discussed at length

But it's fun to **** on Alabama.
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Originally Posted by Retem
most states have the same laws
this has already been discussed at length
Then don't participate.
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Originally Posted by Falkon
Yeah, normally we all just walk around barefoot spitting out watermelon seeds... that or sit on porches playing banjos.
I wish I could play the banjo

but I'd rather eat fresh rhubarb than watermelon, so I guess there'd be no point.
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is brame a legal term
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Originally Posted by obstacle
But it's fun to **** on Alabama.
I agree. I'm from West Virginia originally, and it's the only state that even West Virginia can **** on.
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yup, i'm in Decatur, alabama... we just got electricity.

actually, i really like alabama.
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Originally Posted by veggiemafia
I agree. I'm from West Virginia originally, and it's the only state that even West Virginia can **** on.
Hmmm Im not sure West Virginia can knock on anyone.
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Now if they just outlaw sex with siblings....
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Originally Posted by TheDean
Hmmm Im not sure West Virginia can knock on anyone.
agreed.
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