nope, because the people who can't pay don't make the rules, over paid rich farts make the rules People who cant pay, don't pay, don't turn up to community service unless a group of their mates will be there also. Vehicle confiscation just means they can't get a job even if they wanted to so can't pay taxes, can only cost. Yep really sounds like a win win.![]()
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Have you ever actually stopped to work out who is usually at fault in a motorcycle crash?
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but when you combine single vehicle crashes with multi-vehicle crashes, the motorcyclist carries the whole, primary, or partial blame more than 60% of the time.
And furthermore, in the multi-vehicle crashes where the motorcyclist (supposedly) carries none of the blame there is probably a fairly high percentage that can be attributed to the motorcyclist not concentrating sufficiently on what they're doing.
Case dismissed.
I agree ... But plain and simply ... even the most skilled and experienced motorcyclists are still at risk from those motorists (on two wheels AND four) who have no regard whatsoever for the interests and safety of any (other than themselves).
And even those motorcyclists can be the subject of circumstances beyond their control. I believe it would be ignorant to claim that motorcycling is (and/or .. should be [in legislation]) free of the risk of injury.
At best we can reduce the risk of injury ... or be prepared to take responsibility in the times we don't.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
Cherry picking much?
All he said was that motorcyclists are not infallible. Even when we arent directly responsible, there are a number of indirect variables that could be placed on the shoulders of the motorcyclist that contributed to the accident.
Please reconsider retaking English comprehension classes. You're obviously terrible at it.
I never get lost. I go on adventures
Few own a motorcycle and not risk health and lives by riding it. Simply owning a motorcycle is not the cause of ACC policy. It's just the end result of how many have ridden in the past. And still do.
Many have and will give up riding for this very reason. If you can't take the risk ... I might suggest you do the same.
For our safety at least ..![]()
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
An indirect variable can be ... when a vehicle pulls out in front of a motorcycle on a wet day. Reduced braking ability meaning the bike cannot stop in time. In the dry they might be able to. Is the biker still at fault ..???
Poor decisions kill ... be it your decisions ... or another's ... fault is not as cut and dry as you often suggest.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
Your keyboard seems to be running out of full stops, I'll donate you some of mine.
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The ACC policy is (currently) the only game in town. And seems unlikely to change any time soon. My advise is get your own private health insurance. If you NEED medical assistance ... you get it NOW. NO waiting lists ... NO delay. And back on the road sooner.
ACC policy is based on the financial drain on the countries medical resources by motorcyclists (or risk thereof) ... reduce that drain ... and ACC might change their policy.
That change may also come about by the change of attitude by all motorcyclists ... be careful where you point the finger of blame. And don't be too quick to point the finger either .... blame can be a double edged sword.
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
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