Just what we didn't want to hear! :(
09-10-2013, 05:30 PM
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Just what we didn't want to hear! :(
State troopers mount motorcycles for enforcement on "The Dragon"
By Don Jacobs
Updated Tuesday, September 10, 2013
State troopers on motorcycles will saturate U.S. Highway 129, especially the section called “The Dragon” in the upcoming weekend because of two events expected to bring a deluge of riders to the area.
Motorcycle riding troopers from Tennessee Highway Patrols districts in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cookeville and Fall Branch will converge on the federal highway during Sept. 13-15, according to the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
A $71,116.79 grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, which covers a period from Oct. 1, 2012, to Sept. 30, 2013, will pay overtime funds to the motorcycle officers
The decision to saturate “The Dragon” with motorcycle officers was prompted by two events this weekend expected to bring heavy motorcycle traffic to the challenging road. In Maggie Valley, N.C., the “Thunder in the Smokies” event will be under way and in Pigeon Forge the “Fall Rod Run” will be held.
The Dragon is an 11-mile section of U.S. Highway 129 that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world because of its 318 curves. According to the state, one motorcyclist has died so far this year on U.S. Highway 129.
Officials said the state troopers will especially be alert for aggressive and reckless driving, speeding, impaired driving and seat belt use for four-wheel vehicles. Authorities expect to have a sobriety checkpoint established on U.S. Highway 129 on Saturday.
More details as they develop online and in Wednesday’s News Sentinel.
http://m.knoxnews.com/news/2013/sep/...r-enforcement/
ps... Thanks Sheila!
By Don Jacobs
Updated Tuesday, September 10, 2013
State troopers on motorcycles will saturate U.S. Highway 129, especially the section called “The Dragon” in the upcoming weekend because of two events expected to bring a deluge of riders to the area.
Motorcycle riding troopers from Tennessee Highway Patrols districts in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cookeville and Fall Branch will converge on the federal highway during Sept. 13-15, according to the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
A $71,116.79 grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, which covers a period from Oct. 1, 2012, to Sept. 30, 2013, will pay overtime funds to the motorcycle officers
The decision to saturate “The Dragon” with motorcycle officers was prompted by two events this weekend expected to bring heavy motorcycle traffic to the challenging road. In Maggie Valley, N.C., the “Thunder in the Smokies” event will be under way and in Pigeon Forge the “Fall Rod Run” will be held.
The Dragon is an 11-mile section of U.S. Highway 129 that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world because of its 318 curves. According to the state, one motorcyclist has died so far this year on U.S. Highway 129.
Officials said the state troopers will especially be alert for aggressive and reckless driving, speeding, impaired driving and seat belt use for four-wheel vehicles. Authorities expect to have a sobriety checkpoint established on U.S. Highway 129 on Saturday.
More details as they develop online and in Wednesday’s News Sentinel.
http://m.knoxnews.com/news/2013/sep/...r-enforcement/
ps... Thanks Sheila!
09-10-2013, 06:08 PM
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So what you're telling us is... do as much business as possible on the NC side of things. got it 
Homeland Security is focused on that tiny little road in the corner of the state? Methinks they have a bit too much budget.
Homeland Security is focused on that tiny little road in the corner of the state? Methinks they have a bit too much budget.
09-10-2013, 06:18 PM
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It is the Department of SAFETY and HOmeland Security.
Good thing Laura and I don't spend much time on the Tail anyway. Especially this weekend once we would realize how many bikes are gonna be there this w/e.
Good thing Laura and I don't spend much time on the Tail anyway. Especially this weekend once we would realize how many bikes are gonna be there this w/e.
09-10-2013, 06:25 PM
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It's neat how that one word makes the whole kit 'n caboodle sound so innocuous
09-11-2013, 02:43 AM
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That one fatality happened two weeks ago. I got to follow the TN state trooper to the scene. Nothing more boring than following a LEO across the Dragon. There were a number of motorcycle LEO's there then and I'm sure they'll be around over the weekend as well. C'est la vie, you do what you gotta (and TN must need the money).
09-11-2013, 05:13 AM
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Good reason to drive the other roads in the area!
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