Category: motorcycles

Moped crime: ‘Overzealous’ discipline for police who chase scooter thieves blamed for rise in robberies – The Independent

Posted July 17th, 2017 in crime, London, motorcycles, news, police by tracey

‘A former senior Metropolitan Police officer has called for stronger measures to be used against criminals who operate on mopeds, even if it results in their deaths.
David Videcette, who investigated organised crime with Scotland Yard, said the “overzealous” enforcement of current guidelines were impeding police from tackling the moped crime wave which has gripped London.’

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The Independent, 16th July 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Motorcylist jailed after filming himself speeding over 150mph – The Independent

Posted January 26th, 2016 in dangerous driving, motorcycles, news, road traffic offences, sentencing, video recordings by sally

‘A motorcyclist has been jailed after filming himself speeding over 150mph.’

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The Independent, 25th January 2016

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Council loses Supreme Court appeal in rights of way battle with trail riders – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 19th, 2015 in appeals, local government, motorcycles, news, rights of way, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court has rejected – by a 3-2 majority – a county council’s appeal over whether an application by motorcyclists to upgrade rights of way complied with relevant statutory requirements.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th March 2015

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Jade Clark moped death: Driver jailed for death and cover-up – BBC News

Posted September 19th, 2013 in careless driving, disqualification, motorcycles, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“A banned driver who caused the death of a 16-year-old girl in a road crash and then tried to cover up his involvement has been jailed for six years.”

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BBC News, 18th September 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

He who hesitates is lost – New Law Journal

Posted May 31st, 2013 in appeals, motorcycles, negligence, news, personal injuries, road traffic offences by sally

“Jonathan Aspinall reports from the Court of Appeal on hesitation, liability and costs.”

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New Law Journal, 30th May 2013

Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk

Motorcyclist Andrew Kelly jailed over 122mph ride – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2013 in dangerous driving, fines, motorcycles, news, parking, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by tracey

“A motorcyclist who was caught speeding at 122mph and who boasted on an internet
forum about lying to police has been jailed for eight months.”

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BBC News, 8th May 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Speeding biker Gary Dobson who did 144mph on A63 banned – BBC News

Posted November 9th, 2012 in dangerous driving, guilty pleas, motorcycles, news, sentencing by tracey

“A biker who reached speeds of 144mph (232km/h) on an A-road in North Yorkshire has been banned from riding for six months.”

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BBC News, 8th November 2012

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Speeding biker Keith Darch jailed for trying to avoid prosecution – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2012 in driving licences, motorcycles, news, perverting the course of justice, road traffic offences, sentencing by tracey

“A motorcyclist who did 84mph in a 30mph zone has been jailed for 18 weeks after trying to avoid a speeding offence by claiming he had sold his bike.”

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BBC News, 29th February 2012

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Milton Keynes biker banned for 150mph speeding web film – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2011 in dangerous driving, motorcycles, news, sentencing by tracey

“A motorcyclist who filmed himself speeding at 150mph and put the footage on the internet has been sentenced to 51 weeks jail, suspended for two years.”

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BBC News, 3rd November 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Djanogly v Westminster City Council – WLR Daily

Posted April 21st, 2011 in appeals, law reports, motorcycles, parking, road traffic by sally

Djanogly v Westminster City Council [2011] EWCA Civ 432; [2011] WLR (D) 140

“When making a traffic management order a local authority was entitled to see the fair spreading of costs for suitable and adequate parking facilities between motorcyclists and car drivers as a legitimate consideration.”

WLR Daily, 19th April 2011

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Please note that once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Paramedic who failed to treat critically injured biker escapes being struck off – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 12th, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, medical treatment, motorcycles, news, paramedics, professional conduct by sally

“A paramedic who covered a critically injured motorcyclist with a tarpaulin and stopped treating him when he was still breathing has escaped being struck off.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th March 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Biker jailed over pensioner death – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2009 in dangerous driving, motorcycles, news, sentencing by sally

“A speeding biker who killed a 71-year-old woman out walking her neighbour’s dog has been jailed for three years.”

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BBC News, 4th November 2009

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Prison sentence for 122mph biker – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2009 in dangerous driving, motorcycles, news, sentencing by sally

“A motorcyclist caught speeding at 122mph (196km/h) with his 14-year-old son riding pillion has been sentenced to six months in prison.”

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BBC News, 2nd March 2009

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Prison for speeding V-sign biker – BBC News

Posted May 23rd, 2008 in motorcycles, news, road traffic offences, sentencing, speed cameras by sally

“A motorcyclist who stuck two fingers up at a speed camera as he raced at up to three times the limit has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 22nd May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Four in 10 bikers dodge road tax – BBC News

Posted January 22nd, 2008 in Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, motorcycles, news, vehicle excise duty by sally

“The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency risks becoming ‘a complete laughing stock’ after it emerged nearly 40% of motorbikes were untaxed, MPs have said.”

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BBC News, 22nd January 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk