Letter: Crackdown on motorcycle riders
Motorcyclist Matthew Valentino, 25, of East Quogue, in custody on the corner of Pine Aire Drive and Washington Avenue just east of the Deer Park train station in Deer Park. (Oct. 27, 2013) Credit: James Carbone
I like motorcycles, and I think they're cool [" 'Reckless' bikers busted," News, Oct. 28]. However, I only like them when they are used in the right manner and respectfully.
I was very surprised to see that more and more motorcyclists are getting in trouble and getting tickets. It's much easier for a motorcycle to weave in and out of traffic and travel at high speeds than it is for a car.
I think it's good that more tickets are being written for motorcyclists, because they have proven to make the road an even more dangerous place.
Mike Mauldin, Levittown
Motorcycles have always put me in awe because of their big, loud engines and their ability to maneuver around the road. The main negative thing that comes with these awesome machines is biker gangs.
There are two types of biker gangs: the ones that are peaceful and ride on cross-country trips, and those that ride around looking for trouble.
The gang that caused all the trouble in late September on Henry Hudson Parkway is a good example of a bad group. Recently, gangs have been confronted by police, which makes me happy. One day, I would like to own a motorcycle without the threat of them being outlawed. I hope cops are able to crack down on the bad groups to keep our roadways safe.
Matthew Prusak, Hicksville
