Removing helmets in petrol stations has safety implications
Petrol stations that insist bikers remove their helmet before being allowed to fill up are putting the rider’s safety at risk. And then there’s the discrimination… It’s been 10 years
Motorbike thief falls into a trap - literally
A persistent motorcycle thief who fell into a bear pit trap has become the laughing stock of both social media and the police. Matthew Myrie’s Suzuki Gladius had been the
Dash cam footage speeding prosecutions could be about to happen
Police forces are increasingly using the public’s dash cam footage to prosecute dangerous driving. Now footage could be used in speeding prosecutions too. Dash cam footage of dangerous driving has
Speed limits are reducing in rural areas
The National Speed Limit sign is becoming less common on country roads. Guidance introduced a few years ago is starting to hit home as more councils switch from 60 mph
Should police use Stingers on motorcycles?
When news surfaced that police were using stingers on motorcycle thieves it seemed half the motorcycle audience applauded while the other half expressed shock at their use on powered two
London gets its motorcycle strategy wrong, again
Today the Mayor of London published his draft Mayor’s Transport Strategy, a document that will set out how the city’s people will be moving around for the next few decades.
Will the vigilantes win the war against bike thieves?
There has always been a war between the people who work hard to pay for and legally ride their bikes and bike thieves. That war was always conducted quietly -
Parking and covering your motorbike’s number plate
There is a myth among bikers that if you cover your number plate you can avoid getting a parking ticket in a marked bay. Unfortunately, it seems it’s just that
Be careful with your insurance auto renewal
Insurance auto-renewal sucks. It’s supposed to be there to ensure you don’t find yourself riding around uninsured. That’s the aim. But the fact is too many bike insurers use automatic
Why are cities ignoring motorcycles?
With one or two notable exceptions, your local town really doesn’t want you riding motorbikes. They’re scared of them, which is why motorcycles rarely feature in transport policy to alleviate