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Coroner calls for roadside boulder ban
By Visordown News on 14/08/2008 11:31:49
Inquest hears how motorcyclist died after colliding with roadside rock
A CORONER has called for boundary boulders to be banned after a motorcyclist hit his head on one and died. David Howe, of Fiveways Close, Cheddar, was riding his Yamaha XJ600 when the accident happened on November 19.An inquest into his death was held on Tuesday, where evidence w...
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Speeding: Roadside and courtroom manners
By Warren Pole on 11/08/2010 15:45:49
Not that you'll ever need this lot of course, but just in case here's how to make the best of a bad situation. After more tugs than I can count and nine court appearances here's what I've learned
When you get pulled:Pull over gently somewhere sensible, get off the bike and take your lid off immediately.Stand in the gutter if there is one and let the copper stand on the pavement so he's above you (makes 'em feel good). Don't get lippy no matter how much you want to - he no...
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Government announce roadside drug testing scheme
By Visordown News on 12/05/2009 14:22:03
Rising numbers of drug-drivers force authorities to counteract with new roadside scheme
THE GOVERNMENT has announced plans to implement roadside drug tests for road users, including motorcyclists.The plans are being brought in to help reduce the rising number of motorists driving under the influence of drugs, but the new legislation
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Honda UK announce official VFR1200F price
By Visordown News on 01/12/2009 23:00:05
Three year warranty and roadside assistance included
also announced the bike will come with a three year warranty and increased servicing intervals of 8,000 miles, or annually, after the initial 600 mile ‘running in’ service. The VFR1200F also comes with three years AA roadside assist cover.To book a test
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Brad Pitt breaks down in LA (again)
By Visordown News on 15/09/2010 10:18:30
Ducati-engined special leaves Hollywood star stranded at roadside
the actor stranded at the roadside.
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Australia to employ 'bendy' road signs as part of biker safety initiative
By Visordown News on 21/10/2010 10:24:16
"It's about making the road and the roadside more forgiving for motorbike riders"
roadside furniture initiative was unveiled by Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace. The first of 76 signs to be installed along the Captain Cook Highway north of Cairns as part of a $20 million safety program.According to state statistics, motorcyclists are 30
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Photo: Police hunt petrol tank passenger biker
By Visordown News on 22/02/2010 11:46:27
Rider flees Police with child on tank. Do you know him?
the weekend. Officers say the biker was riding erratically when traffic cops signalled for the rider to pull over. It's reported the offender sped off as Police approached the bike at the roadside.Yorkshire Police are asking anyone who may recognise the biker
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Bikers take action over Westminster Parking Charge
By Visordown News on 05/01/2010 15:46:55
Parking sign not legible? Oh dear, no penalty for you then
A NUMBER OF bikers are flouting Westminster City Council's motorcycle parking charge by taking it upon themselves to 'modify' roadside parking charge signs, reports have said.Last year, Westminster City Council introduced a controversial parking
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Drugalyser test could be flawed claims IAM
By Visordown News on 09/05/2012 15:48:23
IAM say 'measure of impairment' needed
.Currently police can only test for drugs by using a Field Impairment Test (FIT) which tests a driver's co-ordination, however they will now have access to a machine similar to a breathalyser which can be used at the roadside, taking saliva sample to look for drugs
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Man killed by pig after crashing his motorcycle
By Visordown News on 26/09/2006 17:24:34
Pigs might fly but they still hurt when they land on you
in the crash and pinned down in the waterlogged ditch by the pig he was transporting. The accident took place in a local highway roadside at about 8pm. The man, in his 30s, had died by the time police arrived on the scene. The pig weighed in at a hefty 150kg
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