Big brother will be watching

mickj · 25-02-2019, 09:43 AM

https://www.morebikes.co.uk/56277/eu...l&utm_content=

jonzi · 25-02-2019, 10:14 AM

That racist member will be on in a minute to say how leaving the EU is a bloody good thing blah blah blah

And to probably call me a snowflake.

Dukedesmo · 25-02-2019, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzi

That racist member will be on in a minute to say how leaving the EU is a bloody good thing blah blah blah

And to probably call me a snowflake.

Leaving the EU or not, if this actually takes off we all know our Government would be the first to sign up.

Jez900ie · 25-02-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

Leaving the EU or not, if this actually takes off we all know our Government would be the first to sign up.

If this happens I will almost certainly sell my Ducati.

Dukedesmo · 25-02-2019, 02:43 PM

No speed limiters fitted to any of my bikes and never will be.

It could only apply to new build bikes with modern ECU + satnav so it won't affect any of the old'uns I'm likely to be riding...

Blah blah · 25-02-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzi

That racist member will be on in a minute to say how leaving the EU is a bloody good thing blah blah blah

And to probably call me a snowflake.

Nowt do with me...

Nickj · 25-02-2019, 07:37 PM

You can just see it on the motorways, cars with a single MPH attempting to overtake within the next 20 miles.
Brilliant idea

Leaving the EU.. we will be great again, the economy will rise to rival icelands, the roads will be pothole free and there will be free beer. Pile of crap, worst idea ever backed by brain damaged muppets .. just my opinion

jonzi · 25-02-2019, 08:30 PM

https://etsc.eu/meps-back-life-savin...s-in-key-vote/

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“This legislation represents a major step forward for road safety in Europe, and could save 25,000 lives within fifteen years of coming into force. But it will only apply to new vehicles. So it’s incredibly important that a final deal is reached as soon as possible, so cars with these new safety features fitted as standard start driving off production lines sooner rather than later.

bigredduke · 25-02-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

Leaving the EU or not, if this actually takes off we all know our Government would be the first to sign up.

I doubt it, they would lose far too much revenue from speeding fines & speed awareness courses.

jerry · 26-02-2019, 02:57 AM

Tests with these limiter systems have already proved very dangerous causing rear end crashes when the cars brakes were activated by the computer sensing nearby 40mph roads on 70mph motorways,, lethal ??

350TSS · 26-02-2019, 05:11 AM

It will happen because they can.
All bureaucracies seek to take power wherever they can find it to perpetuate themselves, the EU being one such example.

Saint aka ML · 26-02-2019, 06:25 AM

Keep EU aside there is a more detailed report on mcn and few others Re cars and that system.

1. Speed limiter can be switched off by driver like you now can set door locks to autolock when driving or not. Via main computer.
2. Speed limiter will temporarily go off of you floor it. If you did not switch it off as per point 1 that is. It will allow couple of bursts of speed before it restricts you.
3. It is based on GPS and road sign recognition so doubt will happen for bikes for long long time.

Dukedesmo · 26-02-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Saint aka ML

2. Speed limiter will temporarily go off of you floor it. If you did not switch it off as per point 1 that is. It will allow couple of bursts of speed before it restricts you.

At least this way they can keep the fine revenue flowing, no doubt by direct debit from the owners 'compliance' account...

mickj · 26-02-2019, 09:14 AM

There is a report out that it will NOT affect bikes, I think it's in the MCN.

Darren69 · 26-02-2019, 10:42 AM

It's dangerous anyway but even more so for motorcycles. Can you imagine being mid corner and it cuts in?

25-02-2019, 09:43 AM	#1
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 553	Big brother will be watching https://www.morebikes.co.uk/56277/eu...l&utm_content= __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

25-02-2019, 10:14 AM	#2
jonzi Mary Mary Quite Contrary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkhamsted Bike: M796 Posts: 1,398	That racist member will be on in a minute to say how leaving the EU is a bloody good thing blah blah blah And to probably call me a snowflake. __________________ #48

25-02-2019, 02:43 PM	#5
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,842	No speed limiters fitted to any of my bikes and never will be. It could only apply to new build bikes with modern ECU + satnav so it won't affect any of the old'uns I'm likely to be riding... __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

25-02-2019, 07:37 PM	#7
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	You can just see it on the motorways, cars with a single MPH attempting to overtake within the next 20 miles. Brilliant idea Leaving the EU.. we will be great again, the economy will rise to rival icelands, the roads will be pothole free and there will be free beer. Pile of crap, worst idea ever backed by brain damaged muppets .. just my opinion __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature Last edited by Nickj; 25-02-2019 at 07:40 PM..

26-02-2019, 02:57 AM	#10
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,810	Tests with these limiter systems have already proved very dangerous causing rear end crashes when the cars brakes were activated by the computer sensing nearby 40mph roads on 70mph motorways,, lethal ?? __________________ MONSTERMAN

26-02-2019, 05:11 AM	#11
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	It will happen because they can. All bureaucracies seek to take power wherever they can find it to perpetuate themselves, the EU being one such example.

26-02-2019, 06:25 AM	#12
Saint aka ML Junior ah to be young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,058	Keep EU aside there is a more detailed report on mcn and few others Re cars and that system. 1. Speed limiter can be switched off by driver like you now can set door locks to autolock when driving or not. Via main computer. 2. Speed limiter will temporarily go off of you floor it. If you did not switch it off as per point 1 that is. It will allow couple of bursts of speed before it restricts you. 3. It is based on GPS and road sign recognition so doubt will happen for bikes for long long time. __________________ "I am Lucazade"

26-02-2019, 09:14 AM	#14
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 553	There is a report out that it will NOT affect bikes, I think it's in the MCN. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

26-02-2019, 10:42 AM	#15
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	It's dangerous anyway but even more so for motorcycles. Can you imagine being mid corner and it cuts in? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage