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"Motorcycles" and Anti Social Use
Our local councillor, party and name not reproduced, although he supports the Governments "Respect" Campaign, posted a letter seeking our opinion as house holders on anti social behaviour by young people.
This was in respect of promoting the introduction of new neighbourhood policing schemes.
Below is an extract from our letter sent in reply with regards to the anti social behaviour by young people on "small motorcycles."
You may want to use this as a bases for any reply to local councillors.
The purpose of the letter is obviously to elicit a response and to educate the councillor on the difference of a motorcycle, as classed in law as opposed to a "MUPPET" - Motorcycles for Use on Private Property
"Antisocial use of small motor-cycles is an interesting question, do you refer to registered and insured mopeds, scooters or trail bikes that young people ride 'legally' or are you referring to what are known as 'mini-motos'?
This latter so-called motorcycle - is effectively sold as a toy, it is illegal to ride on public roads.
However I am concerned that due to the fact that young people cannot afford the extortionate insurance to ride a moped (which has a maximum speed of 30 mph), there is a risk of pushing young people into illegal acts such as riding motorcycles without road tax or insurance.
With regards to mini-motos, could you please explain to me why these lethal toys are sold without any restriction to whoever wants to buy them?
I note however there is no question in relation to cars with excessively loud stereos that are in my mind far more of a nuisance - why is there no question to address this problem?
I fear that you are tarnishing law abiding motorcyclists to the general public by: not explaining or understanding the issue of legal and illegal vehicles, that happen to be similar only by the fact that they have two wheels.
I would like to know what you are doing to provide facilities for young people to ride these mini motos helping them to become more productive in the community, whilst also aiming to reduce road accidents, improving road awareness and coordination skills."
Elaine Hardy
National Research Officer
Trevor Baird
Public Affairs Director (MAG UK)
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