Comments on: Motorcycle Safety Message Appearing on Signs all over California.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:14:39 +0000

When I drive my car, I am a cager; riding in a cage. Cager is not meant as a negative connotation. It is meant to describe people in cars, trucks, vans, buses, etc. without having to explain what they were driving.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:58:28 +0000

Sandie in California there are electronic signs in major cities all over the State. I think it started with the 1984 Olympics. I don't think it costs them anything to put messages on the electronic signs other than to have someone just do it from a computer somewhere.

Norm

By: RD "Road" Mullaly

RD "Road" Mullaly — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Check out the ABATE of California web site and you will see how the signage on the AMBER alert signs came about. Hard work and cooperation. Join an MRO locally(ABATE, MMA, BOLT) and nationally(AMA) to protect your rights. All listed organizations have web sites. Get involved and contribute when you can. I want to thank all who help get the message out to the motoring public.

By: Sandie [Member]

Sandie [Member] — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Norm this is a good thing!! I think there should be more of these signs. I wonder who is paying the cost of the billboard rental? I know billboards are expensive here in Florida to rent. It is a shame that the State does not use some of our tax dollars for signs like this one!!

By: John DeFoe

John DeFoe — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I agree with the concept of the signs. It would be nice, though, if you could use a better word for those of us that don’t ride than “cagers.” That word is negative at best and derogatory at worst.

By: Gixxer

Gixxer — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Cagers is offensive……….WOW!!! I guess if a person tries hard enough it’s easy to be offended. I bet somewhere out there a person is offended that a non rider is reading a biker blog. I’m just saying maybe you are easily offended.

By: Gump69

Gump69 — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Most State Departments control these signs I know how Texas is run if you’r from here…

By: wallace@LifeHammer

wallace@LifeHammer — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

As often as it takes to remind people that there are more form of travel on the road than what they are driving at that instant

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

These signs seem like a great way to reiterate how important it is to always be aware of your surroundings, no matter what type of vehicle you are driving. I really appreciate the fact that California has taken the initiative to place these signs along their interstates.

By: Ron Miller

Ron Miller — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Studies show virtually anything that increases awareness of safety issues helps decrease accidents, there is no question about it. It is like Coke and Pepsi. Sure we know they are out there. But they feel compelled to remind us.

The same holds true with car, truck and motorcycle safety.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have been a member of California ABATE for over a decade. However, I have not been to a meeting since 2001. I try to do my part in the Courts!

Norm

By: ish

ish — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

our los angeles motorcycle rentals location couldn’t be happier. we were so stoked to see these signs pop up, just as the weather was warming up here in los angeles and orange county for our motorcycle rental customers. hope they keep it going all year long!!

@motorcycle_la
http://labmwmotorcyclerental.com/

By: Mr. Callaway

Mr. Callaway — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Yeah I think that is a good thing, way too many accidents are caused by car drivers just not looking before changing lanes, I wish they would put these signs up in the UK as well.