Ah! But you'll all be working from home by then, just like in the pandemic.....For most the Rivers of Bicycles look good until they pull up at the corner and they are puffed
and sweating. Sure, some are Ironmen (and women) but the vast majority of the population is
not going to be able to dump the car for a pushbike. What? No worries, it will be an ELECTRICAL
BIKE you say! OK now launch into the winter weather in the dark headed to work tired and distracted
and facing hordes of others. Great for the 24 year old but not so those over 40 I can tell you.
This is the big thing that I never see discussed.
I'm assuming it'd be enforced by MOTs or if the bike or car were involved in an accident and it had an aftermarket part fitted it would not be insured ?Just how would it be enforced? And what is the point ? Motor bikes are not much of an environmental problem
No, the proposal has been amended to not include classics. In fact it does not stop anything we currently do. If anything it consolidates what we do, fit a quieter end can that produces more power and the same emissions then you dont have a problem. Fit a quieter end can that is quieter and reduces power you'll be in trouble.The repercussions of this can not be understatedPetition: Do not implement proposed new offences for vehicle "tampering"
The Government’s modernising vehicle standards proposal suggested new offences for tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on a road. This could have a hugely detrimental impact on the UK motorsport and custom aftermarket industry.petition.parliament.uk
Most people when they get a bike like to change exhaust cans,hand grips, indicators etc etc if this goes through you can forget any changes whatsoever
Also there is talk of making this legislation retro !
If true this would take all of my bikes off the road
The golden age is surely past. Currently we have to survive the CAR. and not perish in the wake of the problems it undoubtedly causes. The mentality problem we face is that of resentment..If i cant drive my car why should you be able to use your bike.
That's exactly what they will doAnd of course this bullshit will only impact on the west, the 'third world' will take no notice and become ever stronger