MOTOR CYCLE NEWS WALES PROTEST

[exportman]

Hi

Sunday 13th MCN have instigated a protest in North Wales against the police policy of stopping motorcyclist just because they are on a bike. It has been widely reported that on average 400 motorcycles are stopped every summer weekend of which 350 have committed no offence.

My advice is unless you are on two wheels avoid anywhere north west of the A5 particularly around the horse shoe pass and Betswy on Sunday.

In you are a biker then see the MCN website for more information.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2009/August/aug1309-help-mcn-reclaim-north-wales/

[classy56]

[exportman]

Hi

Whilst I agree 50 have committed an offience usually noisy exhaust, no e marked tinted visor or number plate infringments. If you stopped 400 cars i am sure you would also find at least an equal number, the difference is they are not stopping cars. This is only targetted at Motorcycles.

If 400 Jews or Muslims were stopped by a police force targetted for their religion there would be outcry. Stopping 400 road users just because they are motorcyclists should be no different.

There have been incidents where bikesafe rides have been pulled over and detained for a length of time despite the observers all being police officers from a neighboring force and all bikes and riders having been checked before commencement of the ride. It did not matter the North Wales officers were given targets they had to meet.

[JockTamsonsBairn]

[exportman]

I personally have not had any problems, but in general myself and the group I ride with keep away from the main roads like the A5 and A55. But am I Paraoid no. The police have freely admitted their policy.

I would agree there is an element of bikers who are stupid, but equally so are some car drivers too. Stop the fools but leave the law abiding majority alone.

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