Remember the 122mph biker

[dizzyblonde]

witch hunt scapegoat syndrome etc.
Don't agree with him speeding, but we alreaady covered that in the original thread. Defo not an appropriate punishment for speeding. Granted his lad should have been wearing gloves etc, but like Tim said its only mandatory to wear a lid.
yet another victim of the 'rides bike' must be seen as being made an example of

At worst a ban would've sufficed. I wouldn't take one of my kids over the speed limit, but more because of the missus than the law really. She would be much worse, she went mental when I took my 8 year old down the A2 to my dad's and I was SUPER cautious.

Looking at the video I'd never have said that was 122, the Fiesta that appears in shot in the last few frames looks like it's going just as fast.

Pathetic.

How do some of these judges get into power.

Another embarrasement for the UK court system.

Now wheres that girl I planned to rape. Thats ok, i'll get a community service or something.

(note im not actually going to rape anyone, figure of speach before the PC brigage come mouthing in).

"Sentencing Bennett, the judge said that if he had lost control of the bike it would have become a "missile". "

...but he didn't did he and the bike didn't become a missile did it? What exactly does the judge think would have happened at 122mph that couldn't have happened at 70mph? Using what could happen if you lost control of the vehicle to justify the sentence seems most foolish.

What a waste! I thought the prisons were supposed to be full since they're releasing dangerous criminals to clear space. Also, it was my understanding that you only went to prison in order to protect the public, if he's banned then he's no danger. I'd have thought a 6 month ban, a bit of community service and a bikesafe course would have been more appropriate.

The law is an ass.

Yer this is wrong, take away his license and a fine, sure but sent to jail for 6 months is way to harsh. People do hit and runs in there car and don't do that long if any.

Very messed up system we have.

[Bluepete]

The sentencing is a joke, but so is the decision to charge him with Dangerous Driving in the first palce.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by BluePete

The sentencing is a joke, but so is the decision to charge him with Dangerous Driving in the first palce.

What would you have done/recommended in that situation? (genuine question - just seeing how opinions differ)

[Stu]

Should have been 3 points, £60 fixed penalty.
That's what I got