E-scooter rider given ban for drink-driving on Isle of Wight – BBC News
‘A woman is thought to be the first person in the UK to be found guilty of drink-driving while using an e-scooter.’
BBC News, 18th January 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: motorcycles
Why do some people fear change to e-scooter laws? – BBC News
‘The government is to hold a consultation on the use of e-scooters, currently banned on public roads, pavements and cycle lanes. Campaigners have called for tighter regulations, but would people welcome a law change?’
BBC News, 6th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog endorses police use of tactical force against moped thieves as legitimate – Daily Telegraph
‘Police watchdogs have endorsed the tactic of knocking moped thieves off their motorbikes as a “legitimate use of force” for officers with specialist training.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Is Speeding a Defence? Motorbikes and Contributory Negligence – Zenith PI Blog
‘In the majority of road traffic based personal injury claims, speed is often raised as an allegation of negligence. Witness statements abound with comments that the other driver ‘must’ve been speeding’ and even, my personal favourite, that ‘they sounded like they were speeding’. To what extent though does the speed of the other driver absolve the negligent driver? The High Court has considered this question in a recent case involving a motorcyclist, a side road and bank holiday driving.’
Zenith PI Blog, 30th August 2019
Source: zenithpi.wordpress.com
Motorcyclists fail in Court of Appeal action over making of road traffic regulation order – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by a motorcyclists’ group over a road traffic regulation order (TRO) made by Hampshire County Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd July 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
London ‘boy-snatch robbery’ moped gang jailed – BBC News
‘Members of a moped gang who threatened to hurt a woman’s three-year-old son in a “shocking” attempted robbery have been jailed.’
BBC News, 13th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police officer who rammed suspected moped thief off his bike with car acted “reasonably”, tribunal rules – Daily Telegraph
‘A police officer who rammed a suspected moped thief off his bike can keep his job because his actions were “reasonable”, a tribunal has ruled, as rank and file officers have attacked how he was treated.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police driver who knocked suspect off moped may face misconduct case – The Guardian
‘A police driver who deliberately knocked a fleeing teenage suspect off a stolen moped may face a misconduct hearing, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 7th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bike gang sentenced for Birmingham and Solihull rampage – BBC News
‘Nearly 30 men have been sentenced for their part in a bike gang’s five-hour rampage through Birmingham.’
BBC News, 18th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court rejects challenge by motorcyclists over ban on use of three ‘green lanes’ – Local Government Lawyer
‘Hampshire County Council has successfully defended a legal challenge brought by trail riders over its decision to prohibit the use of three linked ‘green lanes’ by motor vehicles and motor cyles.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th December 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Home Secretary gives backing to police who ram scooter criminals – Daily Telegraph
‘he Home Secretary has offered his backing to police who ram moped thieves from their scooters saying it is “exactly what we need”.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Moped crime: New rules to protect police pursuit drivers – BBC News
‘Police drivers will have more legal protection if they are involved in a crash, in a bid to tackle criminals on mopeds, as part of Home Office plans.’
BBC News, 22nd May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teenager jailed for London moped acid attacks – BBC News
‘A 17-year-old boy has been jailed for 10 and a half years for attacking six moped riders with acid while trying to steal their bikes.’
BBC News, 12th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Moped robbery gang jailed after 100-victim crime spree – BBC News
‘A moped gang that robbed more than 100 people, including an attempted robbery on former chancellor George Osborne, has been jailed.’
BBC News, 11th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police chase laws to be reviewed amid fears officers are unable to tackle moped-riding criminals – Daily Telegraph
‘Police chase laws are to be reviewed by the Government amid fears that officers are unable to effectively pursue and apprehend moped-riding criminals.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Biker jailed for wheelie-pulling, selfie-taking M6 stunts – The Guardian
‘Pawel Zietowski jailed for eight months after driving at up to 117mph and practising “hair-raising” stunts on motorway.’
The Guardian, 18th September 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Moped crime: ‘Overzealous’ discipline for police who chase scooter thieves blamed for rise in robberies – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 16th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Motorcylist jailed after filming himself speeding over 150mph – The Independent
‘A motorcyclist has been jailed after filming himself speeding over 150mph.’
The Independent, 25th January 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Council loses Supreme Court appeal in rights of way battle with trail riders – Local Government Lawyer
‘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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th March 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Jade Clark moped death: Driver jailed for death and cover-up – BBC News
“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.”
BBC News, 18th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
