FLCC> FYI: New Jersey banning QRs

[Gregory May]

Fret not - while it's not the best news, it's only effective for bikes with wheels less than 20 inches in diameter.  The bill is targeting childerens bikes.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=politics&id=5387667

Bill Bans Easy-Release Wheels
Would make It Illegal To Sell Bikes "Prone To Accidents"
 
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - June 11, 2007 - Certain bicycles with quick-release wheels couldn't be sold in New Jersey under legislation approved Monday by the Assembly.


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The bikes allow wheels to be removed without tools so they can be quickly secured with a chain lock or transported in vehicles, but lawmakers contend they're prone to accidents. 
Under the bill, it would be illegal to sell bicycles with quick-release wheels if the bicycle has a front wheel less than 20 inches in diameter. 
Assemblyman Paul Moriarty, D-Gloucester, said the bill mainly targets children's bicycles. 
Bicycles with quick-release wheels could still be sold if they have devices to prevent the accidental separation of the wheel. 
Those who violate the law would face fines up to $10,000 for a first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses. 
(Copyright 2007 by the Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) 


----- Original Message ----
From: Andrejs Ozolins <aozolins at ithaca.edu>
To: Flcc <flcc at icycle.org>
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 1:59:41 PM
Subject: FLCC> FYI: New Jersey banning QRs


Not our state, but still worth noting a disturbing bit of legislation in 
the making:
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Legislators target bikes with easy-release wheels
  [Home News Tribune Online 06/11/07]

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) … Bicycles with quick-release wheels couldn't be sold 
in New Jersey under legislation approved Monday by the Assembly.

------------ read more: http://tinyurl.com/ypk5o7


Andrejs


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