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Not sure how many of you are aware, but there's been an attempt to regulate the carrying of pillion passengers in Texas, specifically for 'Sport Bikes'. While this has been shot down it appears, I thought it would be worth discussion - the attempted law was to enforce a 2 year minimum period of licencing for the rider before they take a pillion passenger.
(Or allowing a passenger with an MC endorsement to ride with a rider below that 2 year mark)
Now, I think the singling out of sport bikes is insane, but I do think this might have merit across the board. A newly licensed rider has enough to think about with his machine, let alone suddenly adding a passenger, which does impact handling and performance significantly.
Group pushing the law: http://firstladiesoftheroundtable.org/MaloriesLaw.aspx
(I'd avoid the facebook group - they are simply not open to constructive ideas or comment)