AKsuited
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There was actually a law suit filed by a German motorcyclist who had a bad accident due to road tar strips.
New York State DOT did cut back on the use of crack-seal (tar strips) on roadways, primarily due to many letters from motorcyclists, and from lawsuits. I helped in a small way by helping point out the dangers, when I was asked my opinion on the subject. I was one of only a very few DOT motorcyclists. One time, when I brought up the subject, a local bureaucrat reacted by saying, "Who cares about motorcyclists?" There is still plenty of animosity towards bikers. Also, many contractors could care less and that is a problem.
If anyone sees too much tar on roads or any other dangerous situations, write to the highway commissioner or governor or whoever. Protest dangerous conditions.
Harry