Restrict US129 to non-Commercial Traffic

[Sage]

just saw this a little bit ago and 100% agree, Tail of the Dragon is no place for tractor trailors

https://www.change.org/petitions/ikes-law-restrict-use-of-us-highway-129-to-non-commercial-vehicles

Why This Is Important

The terrain and layout of US Highway 129 is mountainous with multiple sharp curves, many outside the limits of tractor trailer vehicles' maneuverability. Because of this, the driver of the tractor trailer must compensate for the curves by utilizing the lane of oncoming traffic. This action often times results in vehicles being ran off the road, wrecks, and fatalities. Such a fatality occurred on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Dwight "Ike" Woodard, a seasoned, experienced, and habitually safe rider, was enjoying a ride with friends on his Triumph Speed Triple. According to law enforcement reports, a tractor trailer rig attempting to utilize US Highway 129 failed to maintain it's lane in a series of curves. The tractor trailer rig crossed into Ike's lane of travel, almost taking up his whole lane. Ike's motorcycle was ran over, but he survived. However, Ike lost his life en route to the hospital due to complications from the wreck.

 

[b_who]

Done.
Sad it took many peoples lives to be taken away for this to come into play

 

[Gixerhp]

It is done, but keep signing it.
The signs are finally going up, on the NC side!

 

[Gixerhp]

Any one from here near the Dragon,,
Ill be down there 4/15 thru 4/22

 

[Marthy]

Any one from here near the Dragon,,
Ill be down there 4/15 thru 4/22

No but I will be heading your way in June, Laconia. That's my big trip this year.

 

[Rabbitman109]

Signed. I watched a documentary not long ago about this. It is a shame really, because if they don't know, they can't turn around, all the more reason there should be signs telling them to get off.