Definitely has potential....
Nice to see some different thinking on the whole situation![]()
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Love the idea mate, thats what I would call 'COMMUNITY POLICING'
Arguement against it? Sadly you work for an organisation that has taken the stand that advanced driver training is detrimental to safety as it makes drivers 'overconfident'...... So if you can sweet talk Paula into trialling it? Bloody marvelous!!!
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
I say get the fine AND option of penalty points or training course.
I have evolved as a KB member.Now nothing I say should be taken seriously.
I'm trying to see the arguments against this. If I can cause people to choose training and avoid wasting their dosh on fines, where's the issue?
Getting said biker to complete the training within a time limit...say three months?
Or is there already a time frame in place in other regions where this has been trialed?
We have an instructor down here called Andrew Templeton who I believe was/is involved with the Police rider training. If you want to find out just what level of skill police motorcyclists are supposed/expected to attain? Then I suggest you read the 'Bible' The Police Motorcycle Roadcraft book.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L180b...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3niqk...eature=related
If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf
Sounds like an awesome idea! Of course, its a bit dumb if the "something I could potentially write a ticket for" is being 6km over the limit in a 100km zone...
But other than that, how could you really complain? - you got caught doing something wrong, and are given the opportunity to get off the ticket, AND learn a bit more about your bike. sounds like a fucking winner mate!
Wooooo hooooooooo
Agreement in concept from da boss. Just gotta do a (yawn) business plan, but I guess I knew that was coming.
Gotta rope in the local Road Safety Coordinator.
ACC bloke onboard. Tells me that if dosh runs out, he'll just ask for more, so availability of training shouldn't be an issue. Hard to see ACC saying no to motorcycle funding, given the priorities in Safer Journeys etc.
Gotta liaise with the three providers, get their views.
Gotta arrange a sponsorship deal with Dunkin donuts (DOH!!!!!!........already done that, whew).
Looking up team. Come break a law in front of me, and I'll give you the choice.
Tee hee![]()
Now you just need Cant television to do a local docco on it,
and you might find sponcers jumping to assist.
Keep us informed RC,
Im sure there are others here who could help with that business plan if you need help.
To be old and wise, first you must be young and stupid.
we need more shit like this man.
instead of the current system of faceless bureaucrats making ridiculous demands like 4km tolerances for a month in a vain attempt to justify the excessive government paycheck theyr receive for bumbling ineffectively through their job descriptions, we need more cops, who are on the front line, using their experiences, knowledge and skills to bring in, apply and enforce initiatives that are actually going to positively affect motorists and their mentality.
Have a donut on me mate!
Love the idea.
Worst case some that don't really need it will waste a day on a course. Even then they'll more than likely still learn something.
Best case some that really need it will become better riders and live a bit longer.
Can't really see any negatives.
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