Well, after the DCC of North Wales decided to announce on his blog that bikes hsould be banned from places he likes, I decided to get involved in the politics of such decisions and find out just what's going on.
After a smart guy suggested that i use the website www.writetothem.com I did indeed find my local councillor, and asked him some questions:
"Who is in charge of assessing the condition of our roads?.
Who decides what is done to our roads, where and when?.
What are the criteria for action or change?.
Where does the money come from?.
How is it spent?.
Who is in charge of assessing the effects of road condition on the likelyhood of accidents?.
Are any statistics gathered to investigate the effects of road condition on road users, or the part road conditions play in accidents?."
Obviously, I've left out the niceties. I've a lot to say here, and need to save space ;)
Then i sent the same questions to the 4 Welsh Parliament representatives, AMs, and my MP, Mark Williams.
I also included the 4 MEPs that serve Wales, but with different questions related to the incredibly harsh restrictions forced on British learners by the EP;
"Are there reasons why motorcycles, which are quite heavily restricted at the moment in terms of access to them, are regulated when cars are not?.
In your opinion, why were cars not dealt with in the same way?.
Is there a significant body of statisical evidence to show that motorcyclists are more dangerous than car drivers?.
Are motorcycles so proven to be more dangerous than cars?.
How was the decision made of which motorcycles to restrict newly-qualified riders to?
Did you play any part in this decision?."
Then I sent some more in-depth, wide-ranging questions to the Minister of State for Transport Stephen Ladyman (who makes the most of his status as a motorcyclist) and also found a Lord who might at least have some answers, even though they aren't geographically obligated to represent me in the same way MPs are. He is Lord Davies of Oldham, the deputy Chief Whip for the Hof L;
"I was hoping that you might be able to help me with regard to some motorcycle-related issues, specifically the recent European Parliament decision regarding motorcycle restrictions for newly-qualified riders, the Nort Wales DCC blog advocating the restriction of motorcycles in national parks, restrictions placed on motorcyclists rather than car drivers and the conditions to be found of road surfaces throughout Britain.
Are there reasons why motorcycles, which are quite heavily restricted at the moment in terms of access to them, are regulated when cars are not?.
In your opinion, why were cars not dealt with in the same way?.
Is there a significant body of statisical evidence to show that motorcyclists are more dangerous than car drivers?.
Are motorcycles so proven to be more dangerous than cars?.
How was the decision made of which motorcycles to restrict newly-qualified riders to?
Did you play any part in this decision?.
Who is responsible for the maintenance of our roads?.
Who pays for that maintenance?.
How are they funded?.
Are there any government statistics for road traffic accidents which describe the reasons for the accidents involving motorcycles?.
Are there any unofficial statistics that you are aware of which describe the reasons for road traffic accidents involving motorcycles?
Are there any plans to institute limits on noise for vehicles?.
How will this be carried out?.
Are there any plans to restrict a motorcycle's access to National Parks?.
Would such a debate be possible if in return for the absence of motorcycles, a comensurate absence of cars could be offered?.
What is the total amount of tax income obtained from vehicle users?.
What percentage of this is spent on the roads?.
Who decides this percentage?."
So, with the aim in mind of finding out why the roads are so bad, who's going to chang eit, how it affects motorcyclists and how to change that, I'm off to find out why the media presents such a distorted view of motorcycles and motorcyclists.
Cheery pip !
After a smart guy suggested that i use the website www.writetothem.com I did indeed find my local councillor, and asked him some questions:
"Who is in charge of assessing the condition of our roads?.
Who decides what is done to our roads, where and when?.
What are the criteria for action or change?.
Where does the money come from?.
How is it spent?.
Who is in charge of assessing the effects of road condition on the likelyhood of accidents?.
Are any statistics gathered to investigate the effects of road condition on road users, or the part road conditions play in accidents?."
Obviously, I've left out the niceties. I've a lot to say here, and need to save space ;)
Then i sent the same questions to the 4 Welsh Parliament representatives, AMs, and my MP, Mark Williams.
I also included the 4 MEPs that serve Wales, but with different questions related to the incredibly harsh restrictions forced on British learners by the EP;
"Are there reasons why motorcycles, which are quite heavily restricted at the moment in terms of access to them, are regulated when cars are not?.
In your opinion, why were cars not dealt with in the same way?.
Is there a significant body of statisical evidence to show that motorcyclists are more dangerous than car drivers?.
Are motorcycles so proven to be more dangerous than cars?.
How was the decision made of which motorcycles to restrict newly-qualified riders to?
Did you play any part in this decision?."
Then I sent some more in-depth, wide-ranging questions to the Minister of State for Transport Stephen Ladyman (who makes the most of his status as a motorcyclist) and also found a Lord who might at least have some answers, even though they aren't geographically obligated to represent me in the same way MPs are. He is Lord Davies of Oldham, the deputy Chief Whip for the Hof L;
"I was hoping that you might be able to help me with regard to some motorcycle-related issues, specifically the recent European Parliament decision regarding motorcycle restrictions for newly-qualified riders, the Nort Wales DCC blog advocating the restriction of motorcycles in national parks, restrictions placed on motorcyclists rather than car drivers and the conditions to be found of road surfaces throughout Britain.
Are there reasons why motorcycles, which are quite heavily restricted at the moment in terms of access to them, are regulated when cars are not?.
In your opinion, why were cars not dealt with in the same way?.
Is there a significant body of statisical evidence to show that motorcyclists are more dangerous than car drivers?.
Are motorcycles so proven to be more dangerous than cars?.
How was the decision made of which motorcycles to restrict newly-qualified riders to?
Did you play any part in this decision?.
Who is responsible for the maintenance of our roads?.
Who pays for that maintenance?.
How are they funded?.
Are there any government statistics for road traffic accidents which describe the reasons for the accidents involving motorcycles?.
Are there any unofficial statistics that you are aware of which describe the reasons for road traffic accidents involving motorcycles?
Are there any plans to institute limits on noise for vehicles?.
How will this be carried out?.
Are there any plans to restrict a motorcycle's access to National Parks?.
Would such a debate be possible if in return for the absence of motorcycles, a comensurate absence of cars could be offered?.
What is the total amount of tax income obtained from vehicle users?.
What percentage of this is spent on the roads?.
Who decides this percentage?."
So, with the aim in mind of finding out why the roads are so bad, who's going to chang eit, how it affects motorcyclists and how to change that, I'm off to find out why the media presents such a distorted view of motorcycles and motorcyclists.
Cheery pip !
posted by Welsh Al at 10:00 AM
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