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Grass cuttings in the road
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Robin
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belvak
Happy Camper
I agree totally! A co-worker told me that her husband was taking their son somewhere when they drove by someone cutting grass. A rock was thrown from the mower and hit the passenger side window of the car. Luckily, it didn't go through, but if it had, it would have hit their son right in the head. 
I have a star in my windshield right now from a rock from a mower.
Grass clippings in the road
This is actually a viable concern for a few reasons. First, most people who leave the clippings in the road do not do anything to their lawns except mow. the grass clippings are actually weed clippings which contain millions of weed seeds that are then spread throughout the neighborhood into the neighbors lawn. So, if you are having a problem with bermudagrass (wiregrass) or other hard to control weeds, and you are one of the few who care enough to take care of the lawn, look across the street. More than likely you will find the source. If on the other hand you are one of the others who don't care, please keep your weeds to yourself and stop leaving them in the street. Second, grass clippings (and weed clippings) contain primary plant nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Left on the street, they have a direct route down the storm drain to local creeks, rivers and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Grass is an important filtering device in our "Urban Forest". However, left in the street the clippings can add to the polution problem. Recycle your clippings into the turf. This is a benefit to the lawn because it will recycle plant nutrients, and reduce the amount of fertilizer required to keep your lawn thick, healthy, beautiful and an environmental assett.
This is actually a viable concern for a few reasons. First, most people who leave the clippings in the road do not do anything to their lawns except mow. the grass clippings are actually weed clippings which contain millions of weed seeds that are then spread throughout the neighborhood into the neighbors lawn. So, if you are having a problem with bermudagrass (wiregrass) or other hard to control weeds, and you are one of the few who care enough to take care of the lawn, look across the street. More than likely you will find the source. If on the other hand you are one of the others who don't care, please keep your weeds to yourself and stop leaving them in the street. Second, grass clippings (and weed clippings) contain primary plant nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Left on the street, they have a direct route down the storm drain to local creeks, rivers and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Grass is an important filtering device in our "Urban Forest". However, left in the street the clippings can add to the polution problem. Recycle your clippings into the turf. This is a benefit to the lawn because it will recycle plant nutrients, and reduce the amount of fertilizer required to keep your lawn thick, healthy, beautiful and an environmental assett.
Jeff
Stop Staring!!!!!
Just out of curiosity, are there any laws angainst this?? County Ordinances? Chances are I wouldn't go calling the Po-Po about this but I was wondering if you "KNEW" that any laws are beaing broken. I wouldn't think littering applies as it is organic material.
I know they have rules about removing trees and such in watershed areas.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
I had to wonder about liability as I was tooling across Trapp Rd, went into the corner just on the other side of Carroll's when I ran into a corner covered in grass clippings.. Granted I wasn't on a Triumph, but my exceptional skill and experience
stopped me from a lowside.Have to wonder if I did go over and total the bike because of someone mowing into the road, what their liability would be.
Jeff
Stop Staring!!!!!
I had to wonder about liability as I was tooling across Trapp Rd, went into the corner just on the other side of Carroll's when I ran into a corner covered in grass clippings.. Granted I wasn't on a Triumph, but my exceptional skill and experience
Have to wonder if I did go over and total the bike because of someone mowing into the road, what their liability would be.
Good Point. I had to help a lady a few weaks ago get her Bike back up. It had just started drizzling and she was approaching the Circle on 760 up in Calvert. The was a small piece of cardbard in the road and she nailed it and went down. She was Ok. More stunned than anything. Thankfully I am one of those who keeps a bit of extra distance between me and a bike if I am following as I could have rolled right over her. Damned cardboard was no more than 4"x5" but it was enough. It doesn't take much. I bet a healthy accumulation of grass would be just as likely to do it.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Well, i was thinking buy two bikes and a trailer...
One bike tows the other half way across then they can switch so the other doesn't feel unloved..
BadGirl
I am so very blessed
You're going to feel VERY unloved if you buy two bikes and one of those bikes isn't for me.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
You're going to feel VERY unloved if you buy two bikes and one of those bikes isn't for me.
We'd have a his and hers RT-P collection..
Pete
Repete
Or a catamabike
itsbob
I bowl overhand
glhs837
Power with Control
I had to wonder about liability as I was tooling across Trapp Rd, went into the corner just on the other side of Carroll's when I ran into a corner covered in grass clippings.. Granted I wasn't on a Triumph, but my exceptional skill and experience
Have to wonder if I did go over and total the bike because of someone mowing into the road, what their liability would be.
Came across this myself the other day, cant recall where though. Folks, if you care about bikers, please, dont do this. Even on a straight away, we might have to make a move that your clippings could turn into a nasty.
Thanks for your considerations
Terence
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Well this is a easy one its because we dont have a mower with a bag, if the person has a bag please tell them how stupid it looks. And let them know they should use the bag it came with the mower for a reason. When I do it the crap will be blown back over but its not ALOT of grass just a bit. Also when doing that I think the person mowing should well pay attention to make sure no cars come by. I know I do I dont want to mess up someones car and have them yelling at me 
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belvak
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Well this is a easy one its because we dont have a mower with a bag, if the person has a bag please tell them how stupid it looks. And let them know they should use the bag it came with the mower for a reason. When I do it the crap will be blown back over but its not ALOT of grass just a bit. Also when doing that I think the person mowing should well pay attention to make sure no cars come by. I know I do I dont want to mess up someones car and have them yelling at me
Most mowers can be converted to "Mulching Mowers" with the simple addition of mulching blades. No side discharge, no bulky baggers to empty, and no clippings left on the lawn. We've always had mulching blades on ours. The leftover clippings are actually good for the lawn.
The leftover clippings are actually good for the lawn.
It depends on how high the grass is, and how much of it (blade height) you are cutting.
belvak
Happy Camper
We also mulch up the leaves in the fall. Haven't bagged leaves in years.
NutCluster
New Member
Checked up on Bob lately froggy?
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