Author Topic: Petition against fluro for motorcyclists Update (Read 3932 times)

Frostyboy · « **on:** September 07, 2012, 05:23:51 AM »

I don't think this will breach the no politics rule.

Australia's 1.3 million motorcycle riders would be forced by law to wear fluoro jackets under proposals splitting the biker and scooter community.

http://www.news.com.au/national/bikers-blue-over-push-to-wear-fluoro-jackets/story-fncynjr2-1226451721963

If you feel strongly enough against this prposal here's a petition against it.

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-hon-terry-mulder-mp-minister-of-transport-victoria-stop-the-threat-of-hi-vis-clothing-for-motorbikes-made-compulsory?utm_campaign=share_button_mobile&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=19990082

petercb750 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 08, 2012, 12:54:03 AM »

I started to fill in the details on the side and then noticed the question "outside the US?" which made me think what has the US got to do with it, which then made me supicious about leaving my personal address.....am I being too paranoid?

But a proposal like this is just laughable......and we pay these politicians for this? FFS.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2012, 01:45:32 AM »

Thanks Frosty, I just signed it. it really annoys me that I may have to wear fluro gear so dumb schidts in cars can see me? If I wear a fluro jacket and still get knocked off my bike, will I get a personal apology from Terry Mulder and will he then repeal that stupid law? Fcuk I hate politicians.............

yesteryear · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2012, 03:01:37 AM »

They are talking about it here in France too.The reason for this is not for the dopes in cars to see you (headlights on all day) but to help find you if you fall off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Someone here has shares in a company we already have to carry breath kits.Another part of your heritage being taken away.
Cheers
Yesteryear

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #4 on:** September 08, 2012, 04:51:08 AM »

Yeah mate, we actually had mandatory "Headlights on" laws in Oz for a few years but they repealed it when they realised that it didn't make any difference, you just can't make car drivers smarter.

Maybe we should all carry baseball bats so we can beat some sense into them? Maybe they should ban mufflers on motorcycles so all the car drivers can hear us? Maybe they should just ban cars? Hmmnn.............. Cheers, Terry.

HondanutRider · « **Reply #5 on:** September 08, 2012, 05:33:54 AM »

I bite my tongue to not say something "political" here...

Frostyboy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 08, 2012, 06:40:01 AM »

Quote from: petercb750 on September 08, 2012, 12:54:03 AM

I started to fill in the details on the side and then noticed the question "outside the US?" which made me think what has the US got to do with it, which then made me supicious about leaving my personal address.....am I being too paranoid?

But a proposal like this is just laughable......and we pay these politicians for this? FFS.

The server for that website is based in Canada Pete, I think that's the reason for the question about location.
Angus, the guy who's behind the petition is actually in Brisbane here somewhere. Don't be afraid to put your info there. I got an email from Angus straight after signing. Automated no doubt.
Here's hoping it gets put away, I remember something similar some years back but it never got through.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #7 on:** September 08, 2012, 06:44:29 AM »

So anyone from any country can sign this? I'd like to help nip it in the bud before it's the UK's turn.

Frostyboy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2012, 06:47:37 AM »

Quote from: LesterPiglet on September 08, 2012, 06:44:29 AM

So anyone from any country can sign this? I'd like to help nip it in the bud before it's the UK's turn.

I'm not sure about that Les, but I suppose you could always say you plan on emigrating and don't like the idea.

I just found this page for Angus as well

http://www.change.org/members/8339383

Frostyboy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2012, 05:05:35 PM »

N.B Page 12 Submission 2 suggesting hi-vis head to foot clothing!

http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/committees/rsc/motorcycle_safety/Submissions/44-67/52_VictoriaPolice_08092011.pdf?utm_source=supporter_message&utm_medium=email

LMAO, I've just realised the lil guy in my avatar is HI-VIS

krusty · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2012, 12:54:45 AM »

Just logged in and signed petition.
They tried the front number plate thing a while back, has that been canned?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2012, 01:19:09 AM »

I'll wear all that high viz schidt if they make it mandatory for car drivers to have their cars all painted high viz too.............

wardenerd · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2012, 02:29:03 AM »

ft bragg requires a flo belt and that means most riders have some kind of flo on. iwear a belt draped across my shoulder because i do not want to be the only one without one.

maduncle · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2012, 07:08:37 PM »

I have signed the petition.

And if they bring in this stupid law, I will get bright yellow Fluro vinyl lettering cut to stick on my already high vis silver and grey jacket that says '#$%*fluro'

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2012, 10:48:27 PM »

What a fcucking joke, open season on pollies anyone...!!

scunny · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2012, 12:17:58 AM »

don't start me Mick.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2012, 02:49:09 AM »

Quote from: scunny on October 30, 2012, 12:17:58 AM

don't start me Mick.

I hear ya mate.....

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