Plans are a foot in Europe....yikes head to foot dayglow....that won't be a cool Norton look.. http://www.mag-uk.org/en/campaignsdetail/a6883
You'd think that bureaucrats would have better/more important things to deal with (e.g. global recession etc) than these bizarre and pointless laws with at best questionable benefits. They are (and ultimately will probably succeed at) trying to legislate bikes off the road. The bureaucrats obviously think we're having too much fun . . . .
These ideas are thought up by narrow-minded, soft-cocked, miserable gits who have no fun in their lives and seek to inflict their sorry lifestyles on us all. And they are succeeding too...
Most of Europe is technically bankrupt and the various governments won't be able to afford the extra staff to enforce all this. The returns just don't justify the cost of policing at this level. For an example look at what NZ is doing with departments that do earn money ( IRD) where there are now only 5 people left. The police have subcontracted out the camera cars and other services but these people have no authority to chase or ticket. Can't see it happening here because the voters won't allow it. I do however fancy riding about as a dayglo pink Michelin Man but not in a norwester.
I think the voters will allow it here. NZ is the home of 'It won't affect me, so I don't care what it does to others'. Look at the spending card for under 18s on benefits. Most people think it is a good idea that others are told what they can spend money on, but would squeal if someone suggested their own spending be monitored. Divide and conquer is the NZ way. There was a line from Jeremy Wells on 'The Unoffical History of NZ' that sums it up nicely. "New Zealand. The land where we put people on a pedestal - then climb a stepladder to shit on them"
Will NEVER happen here - after all look at the screaming opposition to daytime headlights, that showed 'em. Kicked their ACC levies into touch as well didn't we
Fluro is part of my colour palet,it suits my complexion and highlights the luster of my eyes - I try to incorporate it into my wardrobe,a sort of a mix and match approach,but always mindful of how it enhances my image. Looking for a job in road construction.
yeah well....I wear a fluro vest everyday because someone got killed on a construction site once and they determined it was because he couldn't be seen, so it was made compulsory to wear one.....and a hard hat.......in an open feild............some sites have compulsory glasses as well......but hey why have 100 odd members of Parliament if you don't keep them busy making laws....
Road construction? Nah, you're thinking too small. What you need to do is get one of those orange wigs, add a cute little red nose and a painted-on smile and your ensemble will be complete . . .
it always amazes me that people want to make safe something that is clearly risky.....and a choice...
some sites have compulsory glasses as well We have compulsory safety glasses on our forecourts while using all machinery, air tools etc our eye injury rate has reduced 75% and with it the associated loss of time, it is now a disciplinary matter if you're caught not wearing them it always amazes me that people want to make safe something that is clearly risky.....and a choice. I would have said safer not necessarily safe
Its been going on for ages... One of the earliest recorded traffic incidents: Roman Centuran" Now Jeremiah tell me again how you got run over..." Jeremiah " there are none so blind as those who do not see"
Can you imagine 30 Tribesmen on a poker run dressed up in that kit? Hi-Viz gear has the potential to help make people visible although studies have found the more surrounded by those bright yellows and oranges we are, the less we pay attention to them. I think the use of them should be rationed to those who really need them like roading crews and Motu
I have to carry a bag in the car with me around the sites with hi-viz, hard hat, glasses,ear muffs and registered safety boots. Some sites are paranoid and some are not. But I guess that's the price you pay to sort out engineering and production hassles around NZ. If we have to dress up like Michelin Men, I'm going to get a bright yellow Sunbeam S7 just to complete the picture.
Can you imagine 30 Tribesmen on a poker run dressed up in that kit? yes as they already have WOF's, Rego, Helmets and I see even 'club' members indicate, stop at lights, stop signs, drive on the left and all those other " out there" ideas we now accept..... i can see them having different names in the future.....the Oranges and the Lemons.......
