Hi-Vis clothing petition - anybody NOT signed?

[Gix11]

Has anybody not signed this petition to stop the dumb arsed Hi-Vis proposition?

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

If this thing for some stupid reason becomes law in VIC how long before the rest of the country gets it? It'll take 3 minutes and will show that riders do care about what the government try to impose on them because of fuckwit drivers actions, so make the effort.

Cheers

[BANDITROD]

they bloke running this even sends emails to you filling you in on whats happening i signed it weeks ago

[K6Thou]

This was taken from another forum from an apparently good source. Lets hope the intel is correct.

I was talking to a bloke in the know on Friday and asked him what was happening with this mandatory fluoro shit.

He told me it was gone. It had made it to parliamentary review and they simply said we don't have the budget to implement it.

The plan, as presented, included a major revamp of licensing procedures.
There were to be different grades of licence such as scooter, auto or manual, and three levels of bike licence to even out the LAMS debacle.
The proposition for fluoro was for learners, not all riders.
Front plates, whilst still on the proposition, were being argued against anyway.
There were other minor plans to be put in place but it's all been put away now.

[timbo]

just signed and spead the word

[ALBI]

just did it .

[TurboKat]

sign this petition you lazy, apathetic cunts - if you can't be fucked then you are a piece of shit & part of the problem.

[hooligan]

I just signed it. I didn't want TK to internet yell at me again.;)

[Tony Nitrous]

Signed.

Bit sad though.

Now I wont get to see the Hells Angels / Bandito's / FINK's etc etc
putting their patches on their hi-Viz safety vests !

[wackyrider]

Done and done

[EVLZX]

I just signed it. I didn't want TK to internet yell at me again.;)

I signed it too, but I feel I was intimidated....

[Iceman]

I signed it a few weeks ago, but felt compelled to tell you all and increase my post count by one.

[Redmohawk]

weeks ago

[streeter1428]

Signed this a few weeks ago.

They can suck my Arse!

[pav69]

signed tell drivers to open there eyes

[TurboKat]

I just signed it. I didn't want TK to internet yell at me again.;)
I nearly used capitals but thought it might be rude.

[xtmuz]

just tried and it wont let me.... keeps saying try again later....which i will

[geesexar]

just stopped this thread...signed

[hutch]

just signed

[robmac]

Done and spreaded the word

[nick76]

Signed.
Stoopid........if the drivers aren't gonna see our headlights....they're not gonna see hi-vis jackets!!

[RevHead]

signed

[Weaselman]

Signed.

Those blind fucked wouldnt see you if you were on fire so WTF is dressing like a council worker going to do

[MTBEERWAH]

i`m there!!

dont be paranoid..but ride like your about to be hit

[nemo]

Done.

[Mr Ed]

Signed, f...k me, who the hell wants to ride round looking like Dayglo Derek. It's the start of a slippery slope, not the good kind either. Apathy is as good as saying YES to this bollocks.

[Hagarr]

Yeah of course!

[Large]

I didn't sign because It's not going to happen (just like front numberplates)

[Supercharger_Mark]

Done.

[wackyrider]

I didn't sign because It's not going to happen (just like front numberplates)

I'd rather sign even if I know it's not gonna happen, then not sign and it ends up happening. Hindsight is a bitch

[Benz]

Done

[craig]

Done.

[stiffsimon]

I didn't sign because It's not going to happen (just like front numberplates)

I know you're just saying that to be antagonistic :p

Signed even though the fluro look is just soooo kool

[L.B]

Im there....

[Killers]

Done

[JDinOZ]

Signed, and will spread the word.

[EVLZX]

Received this from change.org today, whether or not it will ever go anywhere doesn't matter, the fact that these clowns are actually coming up with this is scary enough
http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/committees/rsc/motorcycle_safety/Submissions/44-67/52_VictoriaPolice_08092011.pdf?utm_source=supporte r_message&utm_medium=email

[Redmohawk]

From reading all of that I gleen there pissed that cops are pissed 50% of bikes running through speed traps over the limit dont get fined . So there going to bash us with anything they can.

They have presented the stats to make them look bad IE 29% increase in fatalitys (is true) but when put in context of the whole "road users group" it goes from 13.1% up to 17% mostly because the others have come down. Interesting that car drivers has significantly decreased but passengers has increased by almost the same amount.

[Tony Nitrous]

Funny that if its that great, take a look at what
a Qld cop is wearing on the next sunny day.

Does that mean its OK if someone run's him over ?
He wasnt visible or protected. Government recommends
he has full protective gear and 5 pieces of hi-viz.

[wackyrider]

That document is a year old.

[EVLZX]

Good point

[Redmohawk]

Things move slow when the gumbyment are involved unless it means votes.

[EVLZX]

That document is a year old.

Yep I've just had a look through and it appears that the inquiry opened mid 2011 and closed 31/08/12.

Here's a list of submissions http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/rsc/article/1681 for anyone that's interested.

[latheboy]

I'm not going to conform with everyone else here so i'm not signing it..... I'm dufferunt

I got Jen to sign it for me :)

Sign it using your GF/Wife/Mum and Dads name too.....

[Gix11]

Anybody who has signed and gets updates would have seen this proof that Hi Vis gear means fuck all to a cager:




http://youtu.be/MGQFLD6kIhU


(http://youtu.be/MGQFLD6kIhU)

[EVLZX]

Yeah if that's not proof what is.

[LKC73]

That dude even had flashing lights and ther dick didnt see him, so what chance have we got!!?

[latheboy]

I don't know how organised this is but there seems to be a protest happening the monday in Melb after the GP.

http://www.damiencodognottooam.blogspot.com.au/

PROTEST RUN 4 (http://www.damiencodognottooam.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/protest-run-4.html)

The PROTEST RALLY against:

1. The flouro vest law proposed by Victoria Police.

2. The compulsory boots, pants, jacket & gloves law proposed by Police.

3. The return of front number plates (and/or stickers or tags) proposed by several officials and Police.

4. Anti-association laws proposed by the Victorian Attorney General.

will go ahead.

WHEN: from NOON on Monday, October 29, 2012. That is the day after the Phillip Island GP so many riders will be in the state and a lot of media.

SPEECHES: 12.30 pm to 1 pm. Speeches will be kept short becaus many riders will have to get back to work.

WHERE: A'Beckett Street, Melbourne in the Elizabeth Street motorcycle precinct.

LAPS: After the speeches many riders will have to return to work. Those that don't can do laps of the city raise awarenress of motorcycles & scooters in traffic and the issues they face. Suggested route. Elizabeth Street, left in Collins, left in Spring past Parliament House, left in Victoria and left back into Elizabeth.

All usual road laws apply. Road safety is the highest priority.

Rides in from key points should be organised. Cranbourne to guide riders from the Phillip Island races is important as is Geelong, Melton, Sunbury, Campbellfield and Lilydale. Maybe Brunswick HOG could organise a ride from Highway 31? Petrol Stations are usually good assembly areas. I'll put the details here as organisers contact me.

The Scooter Association clubs are supporting the PROTEST.

Aussie flags and club banners should be flown proudly. They attract the media and show the public that we are united, well-organised and we care.

Damien Codognotto OAM
Spokesman
Independent Riders' Group
Melbourne
Tel: 03 9846 8621