Remember the Euro Demo's about 15 years ago, they got the 100bhp limit thrown out along with other anti bike polices
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10-09-11, 05:41 PM
Remember the Euro Demo's about 15 years ago, they got the 100bhp limit thrown out along with other anti bike polices
10-09-11, 08:20 PM
When I lived in Scotland I attended all the big anti-poll tax demos. Prior to setting off for a biggen in Glasgow, I met a guy in my local pub who advised me that I was wasting my time and nothing would change. I never saw him again but, I retorted, if the will and numbers are there, public opinion can force any government to change direction. Make no mistake, ordinary people taking to the streets brought about the demise of the unfair tax and for me the icing on the cake was the fall of Mrs Thatcher. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]Originally Posted by FJ_Biker
10-09-11, 09:29 PM
When I lived in Scotland I attended all the big anti-poll tax demos. Prior to setting off for a biggen in Glasgow, I met a guy in my local pub who advised me that I was wasting my time and nothing would change. I never saw him again but, I retorted, if the will and numbers are there, public opinion can force any government to change direction. Make no mistake, ordinary people taking to the streets brought about the demise of the unfair tax and for me the icing on the cake was the fall of Mrs Thatcher. [smiley=thumbsup.gif][/quote]
Well said, Redken.
We can only do what we can do, a show of numbers should prove our discontent.
12-09-11, 08:22 PM
470four, I have just finished reading the EU ant-biking proposals in more depth. In my view, the draft bill relating to the proposed ban on motorcycles over 7 years old entering urban areas blatantly discriminates against Bikers because it does not apply to other vehicles. I’m certainly no legal eagle but, this part alone could be open to a legal challenge? I really hope that these proposals are kicked in to the long grass at the next EU deliberation in October.
Hitherto, Biking clubs and organizations freely decided on the route of a group ride but, in my opinion that right could be under serious threat. Please Correct me if I am wrong in my interpretation - if this particular proposal passes every hurdle and comes to fruition, organisers of rides will either have to pick a route avoiding designated urban areas or ban owners of bikes over 7 years old from participating?
12-09-11, 08:33 PM
Cant we sign a petition or something :
12-09-11, 08:37 PM
Caz, if you type in MAG there is info on their website on the campaign. I am writing to my MEP - nothing ventured nothing gained as they say.Cant we sign a petition or something :
12-09-11, 08:57 PM
Caz - if you are not happy about it then join us on the rideout, Im sure there will be other options explained to us at the time - if you can afford time and fuel for jollys down to the coast for fish&chips & icecream then Im sure we can spend our time and fuel doing something a little more meaningfulCant we sign a petition or something :
A petition would be just another bit of paper sat on their desks, Im sure MAG would have us do something else if it got a better result!
13-09-11, 08:13 AM
There is a goverment consutation on this. If you go here you can fill it in.Cant we sign a petition or something :
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/consultatio...nsultation.pdf
There is a petition, but it is IMO poorly drafted.
14-09-11, 12:12 PM
'one lane'
14-09-11, 12:35 PM
Ken,
Can you post a link to this. Have been hunting for the original proposals for ages and cannot find them.
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