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notthatfundude t1_itlg1k1 wrote

Helmets

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firecartier OP t1_itlg4q3 wrote

publicly funded helmets, to start the initiative 🤔

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PleaseBmoreCharming t1_itlibvi wrote

Nah, taxes don't need to subsidize something like this. I'm ALL FOR public sector services and intervention, but that's just ridiculous. It's like $20 for a basic helmet.

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firecartier OP t1_itliio1 wrote

so no helmets, but catherine pugh’s kids books?

and (if you’re a resident) they already spent your tax money on that lol

alright

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firecartier OP t1_itlje3g wrote

may i make another point, where is the closest sporting goods store? and the closest walmart/target?

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Animanialmanac t1_itlp54a wrote

Baltimore Motorsports is on Franklintown Road in West Baltimore. That’s where riders get the neat looking crash jackets and pants, riding boots.

The Maryland Emergency Medicine coalition has free helmet resources, they give away more bicycle helmets than dirt bike helmets because dirt bike riders don’t accept the free helmets. There are medical studies on getting dirt bike riders to wear helmets, it’s a social issue more than a financial issue.

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firecartier OP t1_itm6gyh wrote

link? i didn’t know about this, i have a couple rider friends who wouldn’t mind to protect their skulls

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spartykeys t1_itmdyl1 wrote

Then order a fucking helmet lmfao?

“What’s the nearest store” isn’t an excuse when:

  1. it’s 2022, everyone delivers
  2. you own a dirt bike so you can: A) afford a helmet B) ride there to get a helmet
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R3411yFFS t1_itmml7k wrote

The issue here is assuming they “own” said dirt bike…

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spartykeys t1_itmdre3 wrote

If you can afford a dirt bike you can afford a helmet Lmfaooo.

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Optimus_RE t1_itlo8rp wrote

Nah, they make enough squeegeeing to buy some helmets.

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todareistobmore t1_itnjofx wrote

And you can tell they do both by the, uh, content of their character, hm?

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Jack_Ash_ t1_itldzid wrote

Didn’t a kid get crushed/dragged by a BCFD fire truck near Payson and Pratt last October riding an illegally operated dirt bike? The kid was riding to see the family of a kid who had also died on a dirt bike.

Good to see a Dad stepping up though. This city could use more involved and actively participating Dads.

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firecartier OP t1_itlezkq wrote

thats one thing i do appreciate, and im glad you expressed it more diligently than others in the sub, but they watched out for cars and paused riding,

there is a little dirt path that extends for about 2 blocks, they rode on that, safer landing, no cars

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Jack_Ash_ t1_itlfmu5 wrote

Yeah, I’m not a complete NIMBY, just tired of seeing the city’s kids dying and suffering life altering injuries. We can do better. Glad to hear the pair are having fun, learning some rider safety, and enjoying a bond rather than suffering the worse effects of parental neglect and the dangerous aspects of idle time in a dangerous city.

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OneThree_FiveZero t1_itpp3dx wrote

> I’m not a complete NIMBY

Not wanting people to illegally ride dirtbikes on streets doesn't make people NIMBYs.

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Jack_Ash_ t1_itppzd3 wrote

I’m good with my application and use of NIMBY in this context, I’m pretty sure most people got my point.

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TheCaptainDamnIt t1_itlm9rz wrote

OP seriously fucking trolling with this one. Couldn't even wait a few days for the other one to calm down, this is some really fresh troll.

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Longey13 t1_itlmi2i wrote

I mean it's certainly inspiring some debate...

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explodingkneez t1_itmqc2d wrote

It’s called fun. You should try it sometime.

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YourFixJustRuinsIt t1_itpg5cb wrote

It’s like smoking a cigar. It’s only fun for the people smoking it and sucks for everyone else 😂

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Idontgetredditinmd t1_itlikr4 wrote

In Baltimore City this is illegal as hell. Unfortunately the cops don't/won't do anything about it. This is not a proud moment.

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DennisTheManic t1_itlnpyt wrote

Yes they can’t chase a nonviolent crime after years of illegal knocking them off bikes. Call in the feds

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TheBananaStan t1_itlk31w wrote

Also not one worth being upset about. Sorry we didn’t make you proud dad 😔

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Idontgetredditinmd t1_itlq2e0 wrote

Particular incident no. When the kid goes off with his buddies in a few weeks and kills himself or someone else there will be plenty of people upset.

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JeffMatz t1_itmstjm wrote

Wtf you guys are such negative nancies

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Similar_Coyote1104 t1_itlx2er wrote

There’s a ban on unregistered dirtbikes within city limits. https://www.baltimorepolice.org/community/dirt-bike-violator the police don’t chase you if you are riding it, but if they see one otherwise it can be confiscated. May want to give your neighbors a friendly heads up.

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firecartier OP t1_itplyz7 wrote

i live in (a hood), the police were sitting across the street

oh but someone rather our taxes pay that than about 500 helmets lol

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TheDelig t1_itm59d9 wrote

I grew up riding dirt bikes. I also lived in a rural area. I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't accept that people in urban areas should be able to enjoy riding dirt bikes too. Obviously everyone should wear a helmet but I am not the squid police so as long as they're having fun that's fine with me. Also, I still squid around (I always wear a helmet though).

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Cunninghams_right t1_itnj1pg wrote

I wish more people could see the nuance of the situation. riding a dirbike around carefully is annoying because it's loud, but it can be done relatively safely and with minimal impact to others. on the other hand, people can go too far and ride wheelies down busy sidewalks at 30-40mph, which could easily get someone killed. I wish we could separate those two and shut down the irresponsible/dangerous riding.

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TheDelig t1_itnrxy1 wrote

Unfortunately I think only those who've ridden or ride motorcycles can truly empathize. Because it's an activity that definitely get out of hand and dangerous. But if there's anything riding has taught me it's that sometimes the bike begs you to be stupid. Sometimes the bike is more persuasive than you are. But riding is a blast and it usually starts on a dirt bike as a kid. In fact it should start that way. Low speed crashes on dirt bikes happen so high speed crashes around cars at 75mph won't happen later.

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Cunninghams_right t1_itntehk wrote

you're absolutely right about a motorbike of either kind begging for bad behavior. that's one reason why riding dirtbikes in an area with high population density, like Baltimore, is just a bad idea to begin with. riding in a rural area, you're more likely to hurt yourself, which I'm more accepting of. when you start endangering others, that's where the "kids will be kids" argument that some make falls short.

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TheDelig t1_itnx70x wrote

That's not my point. People don't choose where to be born. I enjoyed it as a kid and refuse to be a hypocrite about it. That's it. I choose myself to let them enjoy themselves and wish them well. How others feel about it is not my concern.

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rollin_in_doodoo t1_ito2u6r wrote

"How others feel about it is not my concern."

So why are you sharing this with everyone here on this sub?

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TheDelig t1_ito40ie wrote

Just giving my perspective as a former rural dirt bike, and current road bike, rider.

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Cunninghams_right t1_ito8dpy wrote

not all activities are the same everywhere. if I grew up target shooting in my back yard, that does not mean it's ok to do so in a city.

as the phrase goes: your right to swing your arms stops at someone else's face.

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TheDelig t1_itodmlz wrote

Ok. I'm not telling you what to believe. I'm just stating my own opinion on the matter.

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rmphys t1_itnw0yu wrote

> But if there's anything riding has taught me it's that sometimes the bike begs you to be stupid. Sometimes the bike is more persuasive than you are.

If you are dumb enough to be convinced by an inanimate object, I don't want you driving any motor vehicle. Hell, probably shouldn't even be on a pedal bicycle.

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Electrical_Appeal_21 t1_ito4bjz wrote

Literally the only city I’ve ever lived in where people rationalize everyday law breaking and self-centeredness. 🙄

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Tiger6513 t1_itpi3a1 wrote

As a former City resident (now in the county) I appreciate Not dealing with these dirt bikes daily. I agree people need a safe place ride and to have fun but the streets of a city are Not the place. Getting sick of seeing these idiots in the hospitals... and as a tax payer I am sick of picking up the bill for those doing this illegally without insurance.

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Electrical_Appeal_21 t1_itpllpn wrote

If we stopped paying for their medical care, perhaps they’d stop riding in the streets.

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DonCavalio t1_itngj2h wrote

The most Baltimore picture I've ever seen.

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Appropriate-Lab-5015 t1_itmqefy wrote

I'm probably going to get a hundred downvotes for pointing out today's a school day

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firecartier OP t1_itmqln0 wrote

kid already graduated, but is still a minor

edit: no need to fuck with your votes lol

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Cunninghams_right t1_itnjg7u wrote

I wish more people could see the nuance of the situation. riding a dirbike around carefully is annoying because it's loud, but it can be done relatively safely and with minimal impact to others (aside from making a neighborhood look trashy). on the other hand, people can go too far and ride wheelies down busy sidewalks at 30-40mph, which could easily get someone killed. I wish we could separate those two and shut down the irresponsible/dangerous riding.

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MazelTough t1_itpuctz wrote

It’s all noisy as heck, and that is a pretty big nuisance with kids sleeping, dogs, working from home. If I can’t have a rooster, it’s not fair to let dirt bikes roam freely.

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Cunninghams_right t1_itq3r1a wrote

Good point. In theory, they could put improved exhaust on them, but I don't think anyone wants to do that

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jaxdraw t1_itnowtu wrote

It's crazy how many dirt bikes I've seen in the city. I grew up in Frederick county and we had ATVs, dirt bikes, golf carts etc.

They were common but it seems like they are all the rage in Baltimore the prince George's county.

It's fascinating to me

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