Riding Regs

[Burbler]

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/news/2020/september/coronavirus-rules-motorcycling?fbclid=IwAR3936uerXuRiEZWVDc8RvLnNraF xetw6ddDNUSILkHFFAHNMIxEBzW13ug

[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....

[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.

[Burbler]

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.

[Dazr]

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!

[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.

[Burbler]

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

https://www.whitedalton.co.uk/motorbike-blog/2020/11/can-i-go-out-on-my-motorcycle-during-lockdown/?fbclid=IwAR1iXuO-lKE2GrzHHwXtI7vpDPojd31lSxD1jayEIHnpiO1M67vK7X5ua9 U

[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

[BB]

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 :(

[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.

[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/ (https://www.mag-uk.org/recreational-motorcycling-in-england-permitted/)

[Dazr]

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.....

[BB]

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!

[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 :(