Riding Regs

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04-11-20, 01:22 PM
Burbler

Riding Regs

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocia...AHNMIxEBzW13ug
04-11-20, 02:19 PM
Dazr

:( at least the weather is changing so maybe will not feel as bad as it did in spring, when we had glorious sunshine and unable to ride....
04-11-20, 04:38 PM
WR6133

I behaved last time but this time, I'll test my eyesight whenever I feel like it. I'll happily refuse a fine and argue in a court that I was testing my eyesight too.
04-11-20, 04:47 PM
Burbler

Quote:

Originally Posted by WR6133

I behaved last time but this time, I'll test my eyesight whenever I feel like it. I'll happily refuse a fine and argue in a court that I was testing my eyesight too.

Just don't try it in Welsh Wales...the Heddlu have been issued blunt rusty knives.
04-11-20, 08:42 PM
Dazr

Quote:

Originally Posted by WR6133

I behaved last time but this time, I'll test my eyesight whenever I feel like it. I'll happily refuse a fine and argue in a court that I was testing my eyesight too.

ha ha what can they say....whats good for one!
07-11-20, 08:40 AM
Burbler

THE Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that all motorcycle tests and booked training sessions are suspended for the duration of the COVID-19 lockdown.

The news comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a second national lockdown, from November 5 until December 2.
07-11-20, 10:40 AM
Burbler

Interesting...NOTE the phrase 'recreation is not execise and motorcycling is certainly recreation'.

https://www.whitedalton.co.uk/motorb...O1M67vK7X5ua9U
10-11-20, 06:20 PM
fragglepete

Some bloke my wife works with rides a motorbike to and from work - has been pulled over twice on two consecutive evenings asking whether his journey was deemed essential. One would think bikers are being targeted?

Pete
10-11-20, 07:06 PM
BB

Quote:

Originally Posted by fragglepete

Some bloke my wife works with rides a motorbike to and from work - has been pulled over twice on two consecutive evenings asking whether his journey was deemed essential. One would think bikers are being targeted?

Pete

Certainly sounds like it :(
10-11-20, 07:45 PM
Burbler

From what I gather from the lawyer's document, motorcycling is 'per se' a recreation as is dog walking or jogging.

Simply going for a little ride is therefore permissable.
11-11-20, 04:46 PM
Burbler

The Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations (COMO) has examined legislation and guidance for the new lockdown in England. If you are not required to self-isolate, the rules do permit riding alone or with one other individual. You are still subject to the social distancing rules and other measures.

https://www.mag-uk.org/recreational-motorcycling-in-england-permitted/
13-11-20, 08:14 PM
Dazr

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burbler

From what I gather from the lawyer's document, motorcycling is 'per se' a recreation as is dog walking or jogging.

Simply going for a little ride is therefore permissable.

Its more socially distanced than walking or jogging, at least when on a bike you don't have someone jogging past huffing and puffing.....
14-11-20, 11:05 AM
BB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazr

Its more socially distanced than walking or jogging, at least when on a bike you don't have someone jogging past huffing and puffing.....

Quite!
14-11-20, 11:24 AM
Last Train

I agree too.

I think that it’s not really in the ‘spirit of lockdown’ however.

But seeing as it’s hosing down outside there’s not much chance of any exercise for me anyway :(