scudriderdude
13-11-03, 04:29 PM
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MCN last week :-
"Biking in Britain is facing its greatest threat for decades.
Zero tolerance policing is on the increase and Transport minister David Jamieson has threatened legislation to force power and speed restrictions on all bikes if the industry doesn't act to bring down the number of accidents.
But MCN believes the only way the tough restrictions would have any effect on accident statistics is in cutting the total number of riders on our roads, and in turn the total numbers injured. The percentage of riders killed or injured would be unchanged and that is not acceptable.
That’s why MCN is launching it's new Back off Biking campaign. We want you to help us convince Mr Jamieson that ill thought out, knee-jerk, reactions are not what is needed.
Instead, we're calling for Government backing for our eight realistic and sensible ideas to make biking safer and better. (Click the link on the right to see what we're calling for.)
MCN already has the support of the RAC Foundation. Spokesman Kevin Delaney said: " It’s typical of the Government to look for the simple answer. They believe that limiting power will make motorcycling safer. But that’s like taking an aspirin for a broken leg. They need to look at the cause of the problem rather than the symptoms. "
There are three simple things you can do to help with the campaign:
E-mail us at mcn.campaign@emap.com, with 'Back of Biking' in the subject, and tell us your reactions to the Government’s plans right now. We want to be able to show the politicians the strength of your feelings about the threat they pose. "
Secondly, there is a petition to sign :-
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/links/document?sectionID=50677&documentID=185490
So as were all gonna be up sh*t creak without any power, i'd like to see us all as bikers sign it and send it in
1 - Updated training for new riders: Training for new riders should incorporate more relevant skills such as overtaking lorries and cars and bike handling skills like cornering. These are all areas in which many motorcycle accidents occur.
2 - Improved Advanced Rider Training: We’re not asking to raise the standard of the best advanced training that already exists – but we do want to see ALL advanced rider training brought up to the highest standards.
3 - Incentives for advanced training: We want advanced training to become more attractive. More incentives, including insurance discounts on completion of a course, should be actively encouraged.
4 - Manufacturers to provide free advanced training:
Honda did it in the past with the MAC training scheme. We’re calling for a day’s free advanced instruction for anyone buying a new bike with a capacity greater than 600cc.
5 - Less penalty points and fines: more offers of training:
Fines and penalty points do nothing but punish offenders. Even the prison service tries to rehabilitate. So why aren’t there more offers of rider education for speeding motorcyclists rather than simple punishments? It’s time for the courts to think ahead.
6 - More action to make roads safer: It is a common complaint among bikers that the state of Britain’s roads cause many biking accidents. It’s common, because it’s true. Action should be taken to fill in potholes, restore poor road surfaces and eliminate diesel spills.
Sounds like heaven to me!
MCN last week :-
"Biking in Britain is facing its greatest threat for decades.
Zero tolerance policing is on the increase and Transport minister David Jamieson has threatened legislation to force power and speed restrictions on all bikes if the industry doesn't act to bring down the number of accidents.
But MCN believes the only way the tough restrictions would have any effect on accident statistics is in cutting the total number of riders on our roads, and in turn the total numbers injured. The percentage of riders killed or injured would be unchanged and that is not acceptable.
That’s why MCN is launching it's new Back off Biking campaign. We want you to help us convince Mr Jamieson that ill thought out, knee-jerk, reactions are not what is needed.
Instead, we're calling for Government backing for our eight realistic and sensible ideas to make biking safer and better. (Click the link on the right to see what we're calling for.)
MCN already has the support of the RAC Foundation. Spokesman Kevin Delaney said: " It’s typical of the Government to look for the simple answer. They believe that limiting power will make motorcycling safer. But that’s like taking an aspirin for a broken leg. They need to look at the cause of the problem rather than the symptoms. "
There are three simple things you can do to help with the campaign:
E-mail us at mcn.campaign@emap.com, with 'Back of Biking' in the subject, and tell us your reactions to the Government’s plans right now. We want to be able to show the politicians the strength of your feelings about the threat they pose. "
Secondly, there is a petition to sign :-
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/links/document?sectionID=50677&documentID=185490
So as were all gonna be up sh*t creak without any power, i'd like to see us all as bikers sign it and send it in
1 - Updated training for new riders: Training for new riders should incorporate more relevant skills such as overtaking lorries and cars and bike handling skills like cornering. These are all areas in which many motorcycle accidents occur.
2 - Improved Advanced Rider Training: We’re not asking to raise the standard of the best advanced training that already exists – but we do want to see ALL advanced rider training brought up to the highest standards.
3 - Incentives for advanced training: We want advanced training to become more attractive. More incentives, including insurance discounts on completion of a course, should be actively encouraged.
4 - Manufacturers to provide free advanced training:
Honda did it in the past with the MAC training scheme. We’re calling for a day’s free advanced instruction for anyone buying a new bike with a capacity greater than 600cc.
5 - Less penalty points and fines: more offers of training:
Fines and penalty points do nothing but punish offenders. Even the prison service tries to rehabilitate. So why aren’t there more offers of rider education for speeding motorcyclists rather than simple punishments? It’s time for the courts to think ahead.
6 - More action to make roads safer: It is a common complaint among bikers that the state of Britain’s roads cause many biking accidents. It’s common, because it’s true. Action should be taken to fill in potholes, restore poor road surfaces and eliminate diesel spills.
Sounds like heaven to me!