New eu threats

I would say that some of the worse excesses of the previous government are being relaxed somewhat, but as usual there is a need for eternal vigilance - any time you believe it will never happen, it is probably being thought of behind your back.

I suspect the petition is a bit of a crossover between the EU regulations which are being proposed, and some of the nastier items which are being attempted in France (and as far as I'm aware, are not on the radar on this side of the water).

[Biker Biggles]

Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

I signed it because I feel that by being an irritation to the government, they are reminded that we exist and have views. It may not be the most well worded petition ever, but I would hate to bury my head in the sand and then be left feeling that I did nothing if laws I don't like get passed. As a supporter of MAG, I shall be watching these developments closely.

Quite right.Just reminding them that we exist and are aware of them keeps them aware of us too."All that is needed for evil to persist is for good men to do nothing"as some clever bloke once said in slightly better language.

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by orose

I would say that some of the worse excesses of the previous government are being relaxed somewhat, but as usual there is a need for eternal vigilance - any time you believe it will never happen, it is probably being thought of behind your back.

I suspect the petition is a bit of a crossover between the EU regulations which are being proposed, and some of the nastier items which are being attempted in France (and as far as I'm aware, are not on the radar on this side of the water).

The highvis thing is a Ireland (Republic) and the French are on there own with the 7 Year rules. The French stance is due to them being told to drop the 100 bhp limit laws

The high-vis is on both sides of us, but slightly different in both cases - the Irish want full-arm coverage, while the French are OK with the vests.

The French road safety minister is on a personal crusade, however - probably angling for a European job down the road.