Deals Gap must read!!

shark · 02-12-2007, 12:56 PM

This was sent to me by a friend in Tenn.

"EVERYONE WHO GOES TO DEALS GAP------PLEASE READ THIS-----I'M TRYING TO
HELP YOU ALL OUT"
posted by a State Trooper:

"Hey, just to give you a heads up for next season----we have a new captain
in the knoxville district which covers blount county------ he has already
told us that we will put a stop to the "race track driving" up on the
dragon this year------so far what they have said is that the speed limit
is 30mph and "ANYONE" caught going 50mph and up will be charged with
reckless driving and will be jailed and their bike/car will be
impounded--- --I am telling you this because i am trying to put the word
out to everyone i know----or to people who know people that go up
there-----I don't want to have to take people to jail for this---however I
have bills to pay and I kind of like having a job---so never the less I
have to do what i am told to do-----so the way i see it is that if
killboy.com knows and you know and dealsgap.com knows and whoever else
can find out can pass this along---it will benefit everybody--- -----feel
free to copy and past this and let everyone know-------if you get caught
up there it is only your fault because i am trying to pass the word along
for everybody's sake-----we are not just going to come up from the bottom
like in years past---they are gonna have us go through cherohala skwy in
north carolina and come from the top down to the bottom----so no more
free rides on your way back to the state line----they are gonna bring
unmarked cars with radio's and have unmarked bikes up there----this will
be a joint effort with blount county and the
THP-----The entire THP motor unit will be brought in 2 people at a
time(for a week long assignment) to be paired up with the local
car----they plan on busting tail at least 3-4 times right off the
bat---then they will sit back and see what takes place-----these orders
came from Nashville Headquarters- --we have a complete brand new higher
ranking structure from the very tip top spot down----they have said we
will work until the problem is solved----just wanted to give you and your
friends a heads up..........
SIGNED...
Trp Cagle with THP assigned to Blount County Division---- (don't
come crying to me if you get busted----cause I'm telling you now)"

speed wheelie · 02-12-2007, 01:10 PM

Yeah that was posted on the jennings form also..I think it's bullshit

kevinwilly · 02-12-2007, 01:22 PM

You think it's bullshit that people are finally getting punished for breaking the law?

There is FAR too much recklessness going on out there. This is the only way they can find that will save people's lives.

I hate it as much as anyone... but you gotta see where they're coming from, at least.

cory1848 · 02-12-2007, 01:26 PM

It was posted on this forum as well, believe its in the general forum or the Open forum...

The Governor · 02-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinwilly

You think it's bullshit that people are finally getting punished for breaking the law?

There is FAR too much recklessness going on out there. This is the only way they can find that will save people's lives.

I hate it as much as anyone... but you gotta see where they're coming from, at least.

I believe that he was refering to the letter from the trooper being bullshit, not that cracking down on people breaking the law and being dangerous was bullshit.

speed wheelie · 02-12-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinwilly

You think it's bullshit that people are finally getting punished for breaking the law?

There is FAR too much recklessness going on out there. This is the only way they can find that will save people's lives.

I hate it as much as anyone... but you gotta see where they're coming from, at least.

And I'm guessing you do the speed limit..Thay will have to have lot's of money to do what there talking about!!

speed wheelie · 02-12-2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Governor

I believe that he was refering to the letter from the trooper being bullshit, not that cracking down on people breaking the law and being dangerous was bullshit.

That's so true!!

Ronrdrcr · 02-12-2007, 05:05 PM

Why would an officer give his name and everything out in the open. I don't think that would b good on his part. If someone in his command were to find it, he might get introuble for it.

Ron

egon675 · 02-13-2007, 11:38 AM

I wouldn't be suprised if he was told to post this by his superiors. if this was about making money they would try to keep it quiet. I think they are actually trying to save lives this time. Sounds like they are trying to make people think twice before they get in over there heads. personnally i hope it works ive read too many posts lately about people dying out there.

stay safe, ride smart

Half-fast Rider · 02-13-2007, 03:41 PM

Bulletin from www.tailofthedragon.com:
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BULLETIN: We have received numerous emails concerning the recent posting on the Internet by a supposed Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper warning of dire consequences on the Dragon this coming year for speeders. We do not post rumors on this site so we contacted Captain Ray Fletcher of the Knoxville Division Tennessee Highway Patrol. He confirmed as we had believed that some of the details in the post are completely false, such as the immediate arrest and impoundment of vehicles for speeding over 50 mph on the Dragon.

Captain Fletcher was not able to comment on whether or not the post was made by a Trooper, but some of the language, unusual statements and obvious errors as stated above make us believe the post was by someone other than who supposedly signed their name and position to it. Obviously a real Trooper would not jeopardize his job by signing such a post.

Captain Fletcher stated that the laws will be enforced on the Dragon as they are on all Tennessee roadways. Tail of the Dragon advises riders to obey the laws and they will have no trouble with the Tennessee Highway Patrol or Blount County Sheriff Deputies.

We will post relevant news as it occurs in the coming year. Watch for continuous updates.

kevinwilly · 02-13-2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speed wheelie

And I'm guessing you do the speed limit..Thay will have to have lot's of money to do what there talking about!!

Actually, i DO ride the speed limit.

And yeah- i see what you mean. I thought he meant the situation was bullshit, not the letter.

Jaibird actually KNOWS the guy that supposedly wrote this. He said that it could have been written by him, but has not confirmed it.

The above post pretty much sums it up, though. I think it's false that they will impound bikes.... but a crackdown seems plausible.

Ronrdrcr · 02-13-2007, 04:13 PM

They confiscate bikes in FL if you run from cops. Why couldn't they do it there?

speed wheelie · 02-13-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinwilly

Actually, i DO ride the speed limit.

And yeah- i see what you mean. I thought he meant the situation was bullshit, not the letter.

Jaibird actually KNOWS the guy that supposedly wrote this. He said that it could have been written by him, but has not confirmed it.

The above post pretty much sums it up, though. I think it's false that they will impound bikes.... but a crackdown seems plausible.

Yes a crackdown is conceivable..But hopefully not while I'm up there.

UPallNITE · 02-14-2007, 12:41 AM

Just don't ride like a dumbass and you'll be fine. I go there all the time, and I have no problems. You have to know when to run and when to pull over.

speed wheelie · 02-14-2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UPallNITE

Just don't ride like a dumbass and you'll be fine. I go there all the time, and I have no problems. You have to know when to run and when to pull over.

Who are you talking to?