Rather a weak argument I feel, perhaps a review is required of the laws relating to the use of 150mph motorcycles ?
I agree with your statement about possibly reviewing the laws relating to the use of 150mph motorcycles.
In a country which has a 70 MPH speed limit, the fact that I can legally buy such a vehicle and am deemed responsible enough to ride it even though it vastly exceeds our speed limits astounds me.
Although the fact I am not able to purchase an electric push bike because it exceeds the speed limit for the type of vehicle is a little bizarre to me. Although it never actually reaches our national speed limit
I could appreciate it a little more if the sale of 150+MPH motorcycles were banned under the same principles, but they are not.
I just think its strange I am deemed responsible enough for one and not the other. The assumption is not made with the motorcycle that I will ride it at maximum speed and brake the law, why is the same assumption not given with regards to the Turbo?
As an responsible road user I would support training for the turbo bike and even a test, however I do object to it being simply banned as I do not think it actually achieves anything.
Locating a dealer outside the UK and having one of these bikes shipped to you is generally not an issue, I most certainly have not experienced any during my own research. A such people who want one can and will get it.
The result of this is that people who obtain these bikes will use them largely without any noticeable training which is far more dangerous imho.
The only thing I get comfort in is that the price may make it slightly out of the reach of most 15 year old's birthday or christmas wish lists.
