Stat attack!

I've just been looking through the 'chronology of motorcycle legislation of Britain' on the Thames Valley Motorcycle Action Group's pages.

Inetersting stuff- Motorcycles were invented in 1883, by 1905 21,521 units were registered. Today that figure stands at about 1.5 million. Speed limits were introduced in 1934 and 60 years later marked the 100th installation of our friend the Gatso.

1980 saw the highest ever figure for new registrations - over 315,000. The government decided to promptly spoil the fun and by 1983 they'd introduced the two-part test, implimented an 86 decibel noise limit and restricted learners to 125cc!

BUT! we can now use bus lanes (in some places), don't pay congestion charges and can park for free. Question is, when are they going to abolish road fund licences for bikes?

To see all the history (which is interesting, seriously..) follow this link:

History of motorcyle legislations

have a safe weekend and remember- 'ride to Araive'