bigredduke
08-11-2007, 08:23 PM
Just been doing a bit of research on another matter & came across the Association of Chief Police Officer (ACPO) of England, Wales & Northern Ireland Motorcycle Enforcement Strategy For England, Wales & Northern Ireland document.
As far as I am aware, ACPO policies dictate how Police Forces should conduct themselves in particular situations.
On page 5:
• Registration plates, the test to be applied, if not easily legible from 20.5 metres, prosecution and inform DVLA.
Whilst accepting that this is a technical offence, there are concerns regarding the misuse of registration plates on motorcycles.
It is well recognised that there are many technological advances in automated detection and enforcement equipment, most of which rely upon remote reading of registration plates.
It is difficult for enforcement agencies to differentiate between the individual who wishes to make a fashion statement or enhance the appearance of their machine from one who is deliberately attempting to avoid detection for criminal purposes.
It is with this rationale that it has been decided not to focus on the technicalities of the size of the plate or font size to comply with current legislation, but to apply a simple test of legibility, based upon the standard eyesight test for riders and drivers.
Another section that caught my eye was at the top of page 7:
It is recommended that where road checks are utilised care must be taken not to unnecessarily delay motorcyclists. The checks should be well resourced and focussed on specific issues. Motorcyclists should be told why they are being stopped and generalised trawling for offences is not recommended.
A high visible presence and instant intervention is more effective than covert monitoring or remote camera detection and justice by post.
interesting eh?
here is the link:http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/motorcycle_enforcement_strategy_website.doc
Might just be worth printing out & keeping about your person, in the event of being stopped by the fuzz for a small plate!
Do be aware that this is dated June 2006 & is due for review January 2008.
As far as I am aware, ACPO policies dictate how Police Forces should conduct themselves in particular situations.
On page 5:
• Registration plates, the test to be applied, if not easily legible from 20.5 metres, prosecution and inform DVLA.
Whilst accepting that this is a technical offence, there are concerns regarding the misuse of registration plates on motorcycles.
It is well recognised that there are many technological advances in automated detection and enforcement equipment, most of which rely upon remote reading of registration plates.
It is difficult for enforcement agencies to differentiate between the individual who wishes to make a fashion statement or enhance the appearance of their machine from one who is deliberately attempting to avoid detection for criminal purposes.
It is with this rationale that it has been decided not to focus on the technicalities of the size of the plate or font size to comply with current legislation, but to apply a simple test of legibility, based upon the standard eyesight test for riders and drivers.
Another section that caught my eye was at the top of page 7:
It is recommended that where road checks are utilised care must be taken not to unnecessarily delay motorcyclists. The checks should be well resourced and focussed on specific issues. Motorcyclists should be told why they are being stopped and generalised trawling for offences is not recommended.
A high visible presence and instant intervention is more effective than covert monitoring or remote camera detection and justice by post.
interesting eh?
here is the link:http://www.acpo.police.uk/asp/policies/Data/motorcycle_enforcement_strategy_website.doc
Might just be worth printing out & keeping about your person, in the event of being stopped by the fuzz for a small plate!
Do be aware that this is dated June 2006 & is due for review January 2008.