Question For Able Training

[Squashed_Fly]

This was posted in response to the 33BHP certificate issue on MCN by a reader.

Think the 33 bhp restriction is bad? Wait until the 3rd Driving Licence Directive comes in to force in 2013, there will then be 2 levels of restriction before you can ride an 'unlimited' bike and DAS will only be avaiable to those over 24. It's costing £millions to bring in and even the DfT admit that most riders will just avoid it by waiting and doing DAS...

Is there any truth in that?

That's just what the motorcycling industry needs. Yet D1ckh34ds with plenty of cash can buy whatever car they want at 17... hardly seems fair...

[Jon_W]

It's in MCN.... QED really!

[Squashed_Fly]

It's not in the article, it was posted by a reader. Who may well be telling the truth...

[Mitch9128]

2013?
http://www.motorcycle.co.uk/getdoc/d...Directive.aspx

[Squashed_Fly]

So this year then, according to that article...

Can we assume then it's not hapening anymore?

[Mark_Able]

The bad news is, it is happening. Stepped DAS is all part of the 3rd Directive. DAS will be only open to over 24 year olds, and the bike capacity will increase to 650cc, along with an increase in minimum power output (about 50bhp). At 21 you will be able to do an intermediate licence, taking your test on a 400cc bike (and then be restricted). The training schools are unlikely to accomodate the intermediate licence by buying 400cc bikes.

So who thought it was a good idea to join the EU?

[Beamer]

So when does it come in?? :-/

[Mark_Able]

End of 2012/beginning 2013. Probably another kick in the teeth for biking. 'Bout time I found myself a proper job... :

[Beamer]

Not good at all then.... why so many restrictions for bikes yet not for 'younger' car drivers?? I really dont get it :-/

[Mark_Able]

Show me an MP who genuinely likes bikes, and is prepared to stand up for our rights. Rocking horse poo is more common. I for one, can not stand being part of the EU, and having our laws dictated to us. At times, life becomes so frustrating, it makes me want to emmigrate to a country that treats it's citizens like human-beings, and listens to what they have to say. Only problem is, I don't think that country exists...