Submit against the proposal 'copy and paste' this one if you want.

**DarkLord** · 14th October 2009, 22:19

Mine -

Dear Louise

My name is
My address is
Contact Number is

I am totally opposed to the proposed levy increase for motorcycles.
I own a 250cc motorcycle that is used every day to commute to work (reducing traffic congestion) and it is used for pleasure.

If a motorcyclist is in an accident then they should pay a higher registration cost individually but it is stereotyping and very unfair if the multitudes of motorcyclists out there are made to pay for the accidents and mistakes of the few. I know of many motorcyclists who have been riding for 20 years and more and have never had an accident. It is absolutely unfair that they should be charged so highly due to this new ACC strategy.

As a result of this you can expect that people will stop paying for their motorcycles to be registered altogether as they will look upon taking the risk of being ticketed for this as a cheaper option than paying these excessive fees. People who work in motorcycle related industries could end up losing their jobs during a very difficult economic climate and if more people are forced to give up motorcycles due to the excessive cost of registering them it will mean more cars on the road, which will mean more traffic congestion (which will inevitably result in more accidents) and more pollution.

Please think carefully about what we have to say as this affects us greatly and we have a right to be heard.

Yours sincerely

Graham Aitchison

**sinfull** · 14th October 2009, 22:24

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Submit against the proposal 'copy and paste' this one if you want.

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Hi,

My name is ***********
My address is ***********
Contact No's ***********

I am totally opposed to the proposed levy increase for motorcycles.
I own a ****cc motorcycle that is used every day to commute to work (reducing traffic congestion), it is used for motorcycle training (I am a motorcycle instructor) and it is used for pleasure.

The increase proposed is absolutely out of all proportion to the risk facts. The vast majority of motorcycle accidents involve a second party ie a car with the "sorry mate I didn't see you" statement. It is totally unfair and unjust.

Think what effect this levy will have on a massive industry in New Zealand! The motorcycle industry (especially for large capacity motorcycles) will collapse.

Motorcycles should be encouraged not discouraged. They reduce pollution reduce congestion and free up our streets.

Think again!!!

Yours

*********

Obviously change things you see fit but get it submitted.

email addy for submissions are

consultation@acc.co.nz

J.Key@ministers.govt.nz

nick.smith@national.org.nz
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Bugga !!!!!!

He tries again !!!

**TOTO** · 14th October 2009, 22:29

Sent to all. Hope it helps.

**TomJ** · 14th October 2009, 22:44

sent to all as well - it really is unbelievable!

I suggested I will be considering returning to the UK and selling the economical scooter I bought the wife ......to save money!!! Ha

**kiwichic** · 14th October 2009, 23:24

This is my submission sent to nick smith and our local newspaper tonight

I am writing to show my absolute disgust with the proposed new ACC levies that are going to be lumped on motorcyclists. We currently pay far to much for registration now compared to a car owner.

I would love to know if your statitics tell you how many of these 'accidents' are caused by car drivers??
I.E the crash in the South Island in which a Police officer crashed into 2 motorcyclists???
and how many of these 'accidents' are on farm bikes, quads etc??

My husband and myself have ridden bikes for over 20 years and are appalled in the way we are treated by beaurecrats like yourself and the public in general while on the roads.

As motorcyclists we are restricted to 250cc until we have held a licence for 18months or if we do a defensive drving course to effectively halve that time.

Car owners however, are not restricted and can go and buy a 5.0 V8 while having a learner licence.

Car drivers need to be educated about motorcyclists and treat them with the same courtesy we give them.

If these changes go ahead next year, MY husband and I wont be registering our bikes - it will be cheaper to cop a fine considering we only ride our machines occasionally and I am certainly not paying
the ridiculous amount of $750 to have the privilidge to do so.

Proud to ride on 2 wheels!!

**Jerry74** · 14th October 2009, 23:25

Dear Minister,

I am writing to complain about the proposal to massively increase the ACC levy on Motorcycle registration.

I own an 800cc motorcycle that is used every day to commute to work and am a member of an ex military members motorcycle club.

There is no way to take an increase of such a massive size seriously as I believe that this is a breach of human rights to discriminate against one particular group within New Zealand's society.
It is not a viable solution to tax motorcyclists when the statistics have shown that most motorcycle accidents are caused by other motorist's inattention.
Surely there could be more focus put upon young dangerous "boy racer" types and drivers with a history of drink driving and causing accidents.

One option that would please many kiwi motorists would be the scrapping of fuel tax if the ACC levy is unavoidable.
The whole price increase of all vehicles will have a negative impact on family budgets, food and other neccessities.

All this legislation will cause is more unregistered vehicles, anger, more Kiwis moving to Australia and it will have dire consequences on your party winning another election from the amount of votes you will lose if this draconanian unfair change occurs.

WE PAY ENOUGH REGISTRATION AND TAX IN THIS COUNTRY GIVE US A BREAK !!!!!!!!

**nico** · 15th October 2009, 05:20

Originally Posted by Jerry74

Dear Minister,

I am writing to complain about the proposal to massively increase the ACC levy on Motorcycle registration.

I own an 800cc motorcycle that is used every day to commute to work and am a member of an ex military members motorcycle club.

There is no way to take an increase of such a massive size seriously as I believe that this is a breach of human rights to discriminate against one particular group within New Zealand's society.
It is not a viable solution to tax motorcyclists when the statistics have shown that most motorcycle accidents are caused by other motorist's inattention.
Surely there could be more focus put upon young dangerous "boy racer" types and drivers with a history of drink driving and causing accidents.

One option that would please many kiwi motorists would be the scrapping of fuel tax if the ACC levy is unavoidable.
The whole price increase of all vehicles will have a negative impact on family budgets, food and other neccessities.

All this legislation will cause is more unregistered vehicles, anger, more Kiwis moving to Australia and it will have dire consequences on your party winning another election from the amount of votes you will lose if this draconanian unfair change occurs.

WE PAY ENOUGH REGISTRATION AND TAX IN THIS COUNTRY GIVE US A BREAK !!!!!!!!

NAAF ASWELL

**nico** · 15th October 2009, 05:31

whole cabnet e-mailed they going to be happy reading hundreds of angry bikers e-mails this morning rnt they

$10 says they dont even read them
this makes my blood boil

**Ms Piggy** · 15th October 2009, 05:59

I borrowed what DarkLord (thanks) has written and edited it a bit - the idea is to make it succinct and try to avoid being overly emotive.

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My name is:
My address is:
Contact Numbers are:

I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed ACC levy increase for motorcycle owners.

I own a 600cc motorcycle that is use to commute to work in Mt Victoria, Wellington city. As well I ride my motorcycle for pleasure.

Under the proposed increase in ACC levies I will be expected to pay an extra 102% if the information in the newspapers is correct.

I do not own a car because Wellington has an excellent public transport system and my motorcycle is a more economical and environmentally friendly travel option.

It is my opinion that when a motorcyclist is in an accident then the individual should pay a higher registration cost. However it appears all motorcyclist are being unfairly penalised and made to pay for the accidents and mistakes of the few.

The result for me personally is that motorcycle riding will become an uneconomical and I believe it will be the same for many others also.

1 of the overall impacts may be that some riders choose to no longer pay their motorcycles registration and therefore stop seeking Warrant of Fitness checks also, many may view the risk of being ticketed for this as a cheaper option than paying these new fees.

Motorcycle related industries will be impacted upon enormously in my opinion and in this very difficult economic climate I believe there will be job losses and the entire industry will be negatively effected.

Finally if more individuals are unable to afford to ride motorcycles it may equate to an increase in cars on the road, which will effect traffic congestion and inevitably result in an increase in accidents, and of course not forgetting the environmental impact from increased pollution.

Please listen to what the motorcycle riders within the New Zealand population are saying and make your final decisions based on the feedback you will be receiving from many of us.

Yours sincerely,

Ms Piggy (no I didn't really put this as my name)

**mossy1200** · 15th October 2009, 06:39

Sent mine to half so far.

Dont forget guys they are taxing your hoby also.
I dont see acc at the bottom of the ski slope.
I dont see acc targeting other hobbies.
Maybe the weekend biker suffers less other rec related injuries because he/she is riding.

Change your template then send it to all.
I told them they are attempting to sell every bikers vote for life and every bikers wife and as many others that oppose this change.

**Ms Piggy** · 15th October 2009, 07:00

OMG! whata ditz!!

I dunno why I'd been thinking 600cc, I ride a 500cc motorbike! Doh! Ah well it still rips my undies!

**Noidy** · 15th October 2009, 07:43

I should also be suggested to them that if we decide to give up our bikes then they will be losing the income they are after. Most of us have at least 1 bike and 1 other road regestered vehicle. If that were to be reduced to the cheaper of the two, they loose. Before anyone says "Thats what they want. To get rid of motorbikes!!!" we all know very few of us will give them up and it may be a hollow threat but if enough of us let them know we are considering this they may look in other places for their income. I think the levy should be imposed on petrol. That way the off road users contribute, bikes use less petrol, the more you drive/ride means the more you pay. I think it is a fairer form of user pays.