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Posted: 28 Jun 2006, 11:12
Euro Gossip - June
6/22/2006
By Ian Kerr
We start this month's report with news of a plan hatched by the European Commissioners to restrict bikes to a single cylinder with a capacity not greater than 650cc. Coupled to this would be an automatic gearbox in an effort to reduce emissions.
The 126-page report was commissioned to help form the basis of legislation aimed at dealing with Global Warming and was compiled by 15 so-called experts from all over Europe. According to those who have seen this document, what is very evident is that none of them has any automotive knowledge, let alone knowledge of motorcycles or motorcycling. Needless to say that riders groups and manufacturers are keeping a tight watching brief on this and will strongly oppose any legislation based on its recommendations!
Meanwhile one piece of legislation that has got through is the harmonization of legislation throughout Europe to allow fines and other punishments such as penalty points to have effect in every other country. So if you get banned whilst on holiday, it will follow you home and take effect in your country of residence and vice versa!
6/22/2006
By Ian Kerr
We start this month's report with news of a plan hatched by the European Commissioners to restrict bikes to a single cylinder with a capacity not greater than 650cc. Coupled to this would be an automatic gearbox in an effort to reduce emissions.
The 126-page report was commissioned to help form the basis of legislation aimed at dealing with Global Warming and was compiled by 15 so-called experts from all over Europe. According to those who have seen this document, what is very evident is that none of them has any automotive knowledge, let alone knowledge of motorcycles or motorcycling. Needless to say that riders groups and manufacturers are keeping a tight watching brief on this and will strongly oppose any legislation based on its recommendations!
Meanwhile one piece of legislation that has got through is the harmonization of legislation throughout Europe to allow fines and other punishments such as penalty points to have effect in every other country. So if you get banned whilst on holiday, it will follow you home and take effect in your country of residence and vice versa!