Electronic tagging for motorcycles (criminal or not)!!!

The BMF have highlighted in a press release today the DVLA (Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority) consultation document on the pros and cons of using EVI for motorcycles as a means of addressing both tax evasion and criminal activity.

So they suggest that motorcyclists alone should have their bikes tagged!! So are we more statistically likely to be criminals or avoid our road tax? Where do the ambitions of the surveillance state end?

Do you as a law abiding motorcyclist want to have your motorcycle electronically tagged so "Big Brother" can know your every movement when your on your motorcycle?

This proposal is a slur against all law-abiding motorcyclists and a gross infringement of our civil liberties, do you want to have your motorbike electronically tagged and hence you when your on it, just like a criminal?

I'm amazed that this can be be put forward as a sensible policy possibility.

How much money has been wasted on this idea so far? Money that would have been better spent on putting more policemen on the beat and back in patrol cars on our roads.

I urge all fellow motorcyclists to resist this proposal by backing the BMF, MAG and writing to your MP to object.

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Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

More great motorcycle book reviews by Ian Kerr on www.inter-bike.co.uk

Just a brief blog to tell you all I've just put up six more great motorcycle book reviews by Ian Kerr, they cover the following publications:

• The Modest Manxman by T.M. Sheard.
• Riding Man by Mark Gardiner
• The History of the Clubman's TT Races 1947 - 1956 by Fred Pidcock and Bill Snelling
• 100 Years of The Isle of Man TT by David Wright
• TT100 by MIck Duckworth
• Vincent and HRD Motorcycles by David Wright
  

All reviews can read from the home page of www.inter-bike.co.uk

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Kawasaki Versy road test

Versatile or not?

Read my latest road test of Kawasaki's new all-rounder the Versys with comprehensive picture slide show on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

Its the mid range bike that thinks its a big bike!!

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Motorcycling in Scotland

MAG UK today published a press release highlighting the release by the Scottish Executive of a document entitled "Motorcycling in Scotland - Guidance for Local Authorities".

It would seem that this document recognises motorcycling as a legitimate form of transport which benefits society by helping to reduce traffic congestion, reduce environmental damage and increasing social mobility.

At last a positive view of motorcycling, shame these views are only expressed north of Hadrian's wal, but its good start!

Read the full MAG press release on www.inter-bike.co.uk by clicking here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

BMW Motorrad will acquire Husqvarna Motorcycles

Didn't see this one coming! MV Augusta Group has announced that BMW Motorrad are to acquire the off-road motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. Apparently BMW Motorrad intend to continue to run Husqvarna as a separate company. You can read the full details of this interesting motorcycle industry takeover on www.inter-bike.co.uk, by reading the fill MV Agusta press release here.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/