Motorbike Licence Petition

mohtab · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jul 2019 Karma :

I’ve made a petition – will you sign it?

Please visit this link to sign the petition:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/267810/sponsors/new?token=38q1A4dJDwOVf0KFtI

My petition:

Revise motorcycle laws to make passing a motorbike test more affordable

I’m 36 and passed my A1 test 3 years ago. I now feel comfortable enough to progress to a higher tier motorbike but can’t because I need to re-sit my motorbike theory and practical tests, even though the law currently considers me safe enough to drive around on my current license.

The re-sit for a theory test makes absolutely no sense because I’m already safely putting the theory and practical tests into practice on my current licence. I feel the re-test it discriminatory against bikers because car drivers are not subject to the same rules. If the government insists on making things safer for bikes, I propose the government instead introduce a progressive training course for motorcyclists similar to the CBT that progresses riders from lower to higher tiers instead. This would be a much more effective approach because bikers would be trained specifically on handling a bigger capacity bike and not have to re demonstrate their ability to drive on roads.

Although I would love for the current rules to be reverted to the previous ones where we automatically progress to a full licence after two years. I honestly don't see them going back to that. The above is the first stepping stone in getting there eventually (hopefully with enough support)
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mattsprattuk · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

Wow, what a worthy cause!
I bet they'll change the law because of this!
Thanks for making a difference. You're the best.
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Sister Sledge · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2018 Karma :

No.
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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

I’m not sure you do need to sit the theory again on the progressive access route. Thinking

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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Why at 33 did you do the A1 route, it’s for 17 year olds.

I do however agree with removing the staged tests for the A2.

I was around 30, 15 years ago and I did the then A2 test, which you could turn up on your own bike. Then you were restricted for the first 2 years. I actually liked this route.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

It's all a bit daft...

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Pointless petition is pointless. Our government currently has no legal power to do what you are asking. It's all set out in the EU 3rd driving licence directive.

After brexit, maybe, depending on how much cross-channel driving licence harmoization they decide to indulge in.
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Jewlio Rides Again LLB · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

It was down to the government as to how to achieve it. Not the EU, they just said what they wanted.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

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MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

No.
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bhinso · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Karma :

Is it like a GE where you lose your deposit if your support is that poor?

I'll sign it if you add 'Plus when you pass you get a free Wipey."

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Ask Boris, he's going to make everything nice again
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grr666 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Jun 2014 Karma :

Single post to get his shite petition of fail a bit more exposure. Time for an appropriate rating I think.
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Jmoan · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Nov 2015 Karma :

Ribenapigeon · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Feb 2012 Karma :

I think people should have to pass the motorcycle test or at least do the CBT before getting a car licence.