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So, theres something that I've wanted to get off my chest for a while, something about being in a high-traffic environment. I wanted to see if this was an experience that my fellow riders had dealt with, and if you guys were as pissed off about it as I am.
First, let me preface the topic by stating that I spend a *lot* of time on the road. I've had my SV less than a month and I'm already knocking on the 3000 mile mark. Its my job (I'm a courier), so I spend quite a bit of time out there.
Now, this is just something I've been noticing a lot more frequently out on the road... usually two to three times a day. People smoking pot while driving. I'll be cruising along on the freeway, and since obviously, you can smell things a lot better when on a motorcycle, I notice the scent of pot drifting by on the road. Doesnt take long to spot the driver... and gah, it just pisses me off so much, in the same way that a guy cruising down the road drinking a beer would. Of course, you hear about drunk drivers all the time... but what about stoned ones? Granted, the effect doesnt seem to be as significant, but still. I've been stoned, I know that its not safe to operate a vehicle while under the influence.

I guess I'm mostly pissed off because of the frequency with which i encounter this particular..... practice. Meh. I already have enough to deal with out there... this is just one more thing.
Guess I'm just venting. Heh.
First, let me preface the topic by stating that I spend a *lot* of time on the road. I've had my SV less than a month and I'm already knocking on the 3000 mile mark. Its my job (I'm a courier), so I spend quite a bit of time out there.
Now, this is just something I've been noticing a lot more frequently out on the road... usually two to three times a day. People smoking pot while driving. I'll be cruising along on the freeway, and since obviously, you can smell things a lot better when on a motorcycle, I notice the scent of pot drifting by on the road. Doesnt take long to spot the driver... and gah, it just pisses me off so much, in the same way that a guy cruising down the road drinking a beer would. Of course, you hear about drunk drivers all the time... but what about stoned ones? Granted, the effect doesnt seem to be as significant, but still. I've been stoned, I know that its not safe to operate a vehicle while under the influence.
I guess I'm mostly pissed off because of the frequency with which i encounter this particular..... practice. Meh. I already have enough to deal with out there... this is just one more thing.
Guess I'm just venting. Heh.