Update on hi-viz clothing petition

This was just sent to me


Hi Everyone,
this news is excellent though it is important that we assist with
keeping the pressure on with this petition supporting all the other
bodies pushing for a positive result for two wheeled safety........
Just one of 64 suggestions in the 535-page Victorian report, which is
also notable for not supporting hi-vis vests or front numberplates
The 18-month Victorian parliamentary inquiry onto motorcycle safety has
finally delivered its report, with the Australian Motorcycle Council
lauding the document as one which “will be a reference point across
Australia in the coming years”. And the report is also notable for
what’s not in it: there’s no support for hi-vis vests or front
numberplates.
The 535-page report makes 64 suggestions, including:
That the motorcycle safety levy be abolished;
That an independent office of road safety data be created, which will
be responsible for collecting, collating, interpreting, and publishing
all data relevant to road safety, including motorcycle safety;
That an immediate program to improve inter-agency data cooperation and
collaboration on motorcycle crash data be instituted by government
agencies;
That VicRoads and the Transport Accident Commission treat off-road
motorcycle safety no differently to that of on-road motorcycles;
That VicRoads includes motorcycle specific questions in its licence
testing regime and motorcycle safety content in its training syllabus
for learner and probationary car licence students;
That the Transport Accident Commission focuses its motorcycle safety
advertising on redressing the attitude that responsibility for rider
safety is solely attributable to the rider;
That a star rating system for protective clothing, which includes
boots, gloves, jackets, pants and armour, be established… and be fully
functioning within 36 months of the tabling of this report;
That VicRoads and the Transport Accident Commission investigate ways of
improving motorcycle safety through behavioural change programs
including changes to the car licence curriculum and road rules so that
motorcyclists and the risks posed to them by other road users are
highlighted; and
That the benefits and risks of filtering, as distinct for lane
splitting, be reviewed with the aim of introducing filtering in
Victoria.
"The 18-month inquiry had produced a report that will be a reference
point across Australia in the coming years,” said Shaun Lennard, the
chairman of the Australian Motorcycle Council.
"I try to avoid clichés, but this report is a game-changer -- not only
for Victoria, Australia, and even extending across the OECD and
developing countries.
"It has confirmed - but now in an official government report -- a
number of the things we have known for many years. The lack of accurate
data around motorcycle crashes was recognised at the 2008 Canberra
Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Summit -- as is stated in the report.
That's four and a half years ago, with little progress.
“The AMC has also been calling for MAIDS -- Motorcycle Accident
In-depth Study --- research in Australia, and that’s in the report
too.”
Lennard believes one of the most significant recommendations is the
abolition of the safety levy, which is an annual charge payable by all
motorcyclists.
“We've always held the view that it's unfair to make motorcycle riders
pay for road safety improvements, when for all other road users it's
provided from general revenue.
“Two things that have had more publicity than they deserved in the past
six months do not feature in the report. There's no plan for front
numberplates and no plan for high-vis clothing. Let's stop talking
about these things now -- they're simply not on the agenda."
The Victorian Government is required to table a response to the report within six months.
Regards Angus Constable-Townsend

Sounds like a lot of good things have come out of it. Now we just need to see if any of it really happens

Abolishing Australia standards on helmets. There are already dot and snell standards, why introduce a standard which doubles the cost of a quality helmet. That would have to be a much better solution

They can still shove their star rating system. They'll come up with; if your gear doesn't meet the five star rating you'll have to replace it before you can ride. 5 star being anything that they come up with.

+1 but at least the high viz clothing rubbish and front number plates are off the agenda.

Kaupy1962 wrote:They can still shove their star rating system. They'll come up with; if your gear doesn't meet the five star rating you'll have to replace it before you can ride. 5 star being anything that they come up with.

Maybe, maybe not. It might be just a way you the purchaser can tell how much protection you are buying. Similar to the star rating on white goods, TVs etc.

madmax wrote:

Kaupy1962 wrote:They can still shove their star rating system. They'll come up with; if your gear doesn't meet the five star rating you'll have to replace it before you can ride. 5 star being anything that they come up with.

Maybe, maybe not. It might be just a way you the purchaser can tell how much protection you are buying. Similar to the star rating on white goods, TVs etc.

Point taken,

Come now chaps be realistic. Bikes are dangerous contraptions & I will not rest until we are all wearing hi vis everything complemented by flashing lights front & rear, a warning flag & a recorded voice shouting "warning, motorcycle approaching". And a siren.

maybe walk in front of us waving a lantern .........................if they keep lowering the speed limits , we will probably be able to have that LOL

Top speed of 4mph with a man walking in front waving a red flag during the day or a Lantern at night.