Restoring a bit of a sanity check here. I think the point of the debate is being lost somewhat.
I think what has prompted this thought by our delightful politicians isn't that they have no sence of thought, but that everytime a law is introduced, people decide it's morally okay to break it (not saying that's right or wrong). Our speed limit is 70mph, yet you'll hear endless lines of people justifying why they can exceed that, or extolling how much they exceeded it by. Or that it's only dangerous because of somebody else, or I'm a better driver than you therefore.... etc etc etc.
However, the simple fact is that the more laws are broken, ignored or bypassed, more laws and penalties will be introduced - and everyone suffers as a result. In many repsects and for many laws, we are well and truly hoisted by our own pertards. In this specific case, the suggested law is to control the speed of motorbikes that can exceed the speed limit. If bikes / cars didn't exceed the limit, it wouldn't be considered a problem.
Again, before anyone leaps at my jugular, I'm passing no moral judgement here.
My only issue is that it doesn't make riding or driving any safer, just slower. Limits in residential areas and inappropriate places, or even the drivers/riders capabilities can still be well and truly exceeded at less than the legal maximum. I've seen as many vehicles wiped out by the inadequacies of the operator, as I have because of the inadequacies of other people. :roll:
Makes you wonder. :-k
Cheers
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