Comments on: The Getback Whip Issue Revisited. https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/ Biker and Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, Top Biker Lawyer, Biker Attorney, Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, Motorcycle Accident Attorney, Legal Issues, Safety Tips, Videos, Links to Motorcycle and legal sites, Motorcycle Ride Reports and General Personal Injury! For a Free Consultation on Your Motorcycle Accident Case, Call 800-816-1529 x. 1 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:29:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jeffrey Petrykowski aka- Lone Apache https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-181398 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:39:49 +0000 #comment-181398 I thought we just lived in a STATE of confusion here in the people’s republic of Californicate! The motorcycle hating pubic(small minority) & fat ass politicians- hey who doesn’t try to get your attention so – the citizens & people in cages can give you a thumbs up or hey man righteous scoot!! Sounds beautiful!! Most law enforcement cops are pretty cool- at least the ones I’ve dealt with, mostly non pull overs… They dig the same shit we do!! Just remember the GOLDEN RULE . If any of you are ever in San Diego- east county and are stopped by CHP OFFICER ENSIGN on your scooter believe me he had a good reason- he cut me a REAL SOLID! Probably I could have went to JAIL for more than a couple of things. As being a bro & his buddies being fellow bikers just asked me to put my whips in my bags! Big Man with a BIG HEART for BROTHER BIKERS!!

]]> By: Chistopher Foster https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-175053 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:20:31 +0000 #comment-175053 So might it be construed same as the bayonet lug on the banned AK47..in that it is an issue of a fixed versus quick release device…..lemme elaborate.
The Get Back whip is designed as a telltale, to remain constantly streaming back while underway at highway speeds, but will whip you to get your attention if side-drafted…by a semi or a car passing too closely. In that purpose, it is a legitimate device.
When getting angry at someone and removing it via a Quick Disconnect mounting device and using it to beat someone senseless, you are using a regulated or illegal weapon, regardless of whether or not it is classified as a Lethal Weapon…it is still construed as Assault with a deadly or restricted weapon, even in self defense. (whereas, for instance, a licensed pistol owner, seeking to defend himself in similar circumstances, would be lawfully using a firearm in self defense.).

Thus, I identify that the quick disconnect mounting hardware of the Get Back whip is the issue. If it were permanently fastened to the handelbar and used as a telltale indicator for riding conditions, then it is a lawful device and attached hardware to your motorcycle.

It is the design of the quick disconnect for quick deployment of a restricted weapon that makes it illegal.

If you removed the quick disconnect and hard fastened it to your motorcycle, I think you would have a better defense against ticketing, or prosecution.

]]> By: American Iron https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-169485 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:42:21 +0000 #comment-169485 In reply to gixxer32404.

GIXXER32404: I think the Whips on ricer bikes are a lot smaller and have no girth. Just kidding bro

]]> By: DiStUrBeD https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-159776 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:02:37 +0000 #comment-159776 So in reality a belt is an illegal weapon and should not be worn in California? ???

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]]> By: Michelle Cruz https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-114222 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 00:00:12 +0000 #comment-114222 My husband was arrested just today April 4,2014 for having is whip on his bike. We are from Texas and do not know the CA laws but I’m on Google checking the laws and I see no laws against these whips, I was just wondering an outcome of the case in the story and what I and my husband should expect. I am in Texas right now and hes sitting in a Van Nuys jail cell because of this?!?! Thank you any info is appreciated.

]]> By: tim https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-22519 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:52:41 +0000 #comment-22519 In reply to Norman Gregory Fernandez.

i know this is two years old, but i have to chime in. its not about needing the hassle its about not getting pushed around by the local government. sure its starts with get back whips but what next 8 oclock curfews no motorcycles above 500cc, no guns. NO, BULLSHIT, IT HAS TO STOP. one of our founding fathers stated that “it is not the citizens right to fight for what he believs, it is his responsibility to stand up and fight.” I’m a good guy with no intention of using a get back whip as a weapon, why am I being punished????

]]> By: Cactus Leather https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-12696 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:05:08 +0000 #comment-12696 In reply to Cheryl.

I have been making getback whips since ’03. I can also put a snap on the attachment. Let me know if you are still looking for one. I have about 30 colors and 60 if you reverse the leather with rough side out. Thanks, Cactus

]]> By: Kevin Jacobs https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-3272 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:27:16 +0000 #comment-3272 In reply to chuck larson.

What was the outcome????

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-3269 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:38:56 +0000 #comment-3269 In reply to Tina Vasques.

Yes Tina, I know of a jury verdict not guilty verdict, I know of guilty verdicts, and I know of plea agreements.

The not guilty was in Van Nuys Superior Court. I can tell you more if you want to give me a call.

Norm

]]> By: Tina Vasques https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-3268 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:56:18 +0000 #comment-3268 In reply to Norman Gregory Fernandez.

Working on defending a case right now. Do you know of any decisions?

Thanks! This is making me nuts!

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-2477 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:56:01 +0000 #comment-2477 Dave Arnold’s email address is killroyy2@yahoo.com .

Good Luck,

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-2088 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:24:43 +0000 #comment-2088 Thanks Dave. I know of a case where a jury found that it was not an illegal weapon, and one where they found it was.

Take the metal fastener off of the thing and it probably could not be called a slungshot.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-2060 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:56:01 +0000 #comment-2060 I am telling you Skip. I know several felony prosecutions that are going on right now. One ended in a hung jury in Van Nuys, CA.

Anybody who is riding with these things on right now is taking a chance.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez https://bikerlawblog.com/the-getback-whip-issue-revisited/#comment-1996 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:01:55 +0000 #comment-1996 Get a mini-beast air horn like I have!

With respect to the getback whips, I know people are being prosecuted for them right now!

Norm

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