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    Protective clothing legislation?

    I have been talking to an ex work collegue today who threw up an interesting comment that got me to thinking.

    He is saying that there is a campaign among legislators in NZ to enforce the wearing of 'suitable protective clothing, padding or armour' when riding any type and size of motorcycle or moped.

    I hav'nt heard this myself and cant say I've seen it discussed in any KB forum so far but I was wondereing if anyone had heard the same. I thought that riding gear was compulsory in northern European countries like Sweeden, Norway etc but cant be sure.

    Must admit, after reading the recent 'numbskulls' thread it may be considered a good idea to enforce some kind of rules of that nature but for the life of me I cant see where it is even being considered in NZ.

    What do you guys know / think etc?

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    Sounds just like another 'Your bike is too loud' legislation. How are they going to police it?


    However it would be nice to see a stop to those moped riders wearing short skirts/shorts and jandals.

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    Mmmm, "suitable" is the kicker for me. Short of pulling everyone over, how does Plod tell (unless they are a biker).

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    I am not aware of any proposals for protective (ie padded) garments.

    There is currently some talk about a requirement for riders to wear reflective garments (ie hi-viz vest)

    This is much simpler to implement than a requirement for 'protective' gear, because there are already standards in place for hi-viz clothing (ie the law can simply say 'reflective garment satisfying NZ Standard nnn ').

    A requirement for 'protective clothing' must either precisely define 'protective' (which is very hard ) ; or a NZ Standard must be promulgated (which could take years). And then there is the problem of getting overseas manufacturers to submit their products for certification to that standard. They won't.

    I suspect we might see a hi-viz requirment some time soon.
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    Whilst I am an ATGATT kinda gal, I would really hate to see it become compulsory.
    Pity our poor m/c mechanics having to gear up every time they road test some one's bike.
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    Ban radar detectors. That will fix it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Qkchk View Post
    Sounds just like another 'Your bike is too loud' legislation. How are they going to police it?


    However it would be nice to see a stop to those moped riders wearing short skirts/shorts and jandals.
    Short skirt wearing moped riders... Bugger, wish there were some of them down these parts..

    I can see the angle but again policing it? Nah, would'nt support this legislation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ixion View Post
    .................I suspect we might see a hi-viz requirment some time soon.

    sheesh - and i look DREADFUL in dayglo ....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ixion View Post
    And then there is the problem of getting overseas manufacturers to submit their products for certification to that standard. They won't.

    Good cause we will.
    Ive run out of fucks to give

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    Crazy Steve posted recently, that if you don't wear gear you shouldn't get ACC to pay for your fuckup.

    It has merit.
    Scooterists will disagree, obviously.
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    I'm not sure how looking like a road repairer is going to jive with the black leather look - we should have flashing lights (a la the Cops) now that more and more twonks in cars are driving with their lights on (would have the added advantage of some dummies pulling out of the way cos they thought you were the Fuzz)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ixion View Post
    I suspect we might see a hi-viz requirment some time soon.
    Two words.

    Fuck. that.


    I'm with Mully. Let Darwin sort it out. That's right up there with wrapping kids up in cotton wool and taking the monkey bars away. Why is it kids are stabbing each other again?
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    GayGlow vests?

    Not for this little black duck......I guess it is a matter of time before more and more rules etc come into force given the current perception of motorcyclists being the curse of the road..(not helped by some muntas and their riding decisions).

    I have no problem with protective gear but to hell with the gay glow vest
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hailwood View Post
    I have no problem with protective gear but to hell with the gay glow vest
    I think I look quite fetching in my black trou, black & red jacket, red helmet and day-glo vest. It mightn't suit you on the Harley, though.

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    While I currently wear the vest attachment thingo on my jacket (to keep the vifferbabe happy), if it becomes compulsory, I may remove it.
    Fukkem.
    ... and that's what I think.

    Or summat.


    Or maybe not...

    Dunno really....


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