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Meek. Inspection
Of Light Motorcycles
Following Governor Godwin's June 22 proclamation to die effect that motorcycles of no more than five horsepower must have undergone official inspection prior to January 1, 1967, and must subsequently be inspected at least every six months, Colonel C. W. Woodson, Jr., Superintendent of State Police and Chairman of the Governor's Highway Safety Committee, outlined official Inspection procedures. All vehicles licensed as motorcycles, with two exceptions, are required to undergo inspection. Exceptions are four-wheeled vehicles of less than 500 pounds and having less than six horsepower propulsion, as motorized invalid chairs and riding lawnmowers and bicycles with Installed motors but which are capable of propulsion by human powet. Required to meet specifications are steering and suspension systems; brakes; headlamps; tall and sidecar lamps; horns; tag mountings; mufflers and exhaust systems; tires, wheels and rims; wind screens and rear-view mirrors.
Colonel Woodwon stated further that handlebar grips can not extend to a height in excess of 15 Inches above the saddle level, measure. This measure is necessary, he said, since high handlebars lessen control, contribute to arm fatigue and require lengthening of brake cables arid throttle controls. So far, he said, inspections are going well with 483 motorcycles approved during July and only five rejected. It is estimated that by January 1, 1967, there will be 20,000 motorcycles licensed in Virginia.
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