Police send motorcyclists home after being caught on 'leisurely'weekend ride

QUOTE:
Three bikers from separate households out for a 'leisurely ride' during lockdown have been given "suitable advice" and sent home by police.

The riders were stopped on the A18 near to Humberside Airport on Saturday morning.

Officers from Humberside Police said "suitable advice" was given to the riders, after it was established they are not from the same household, yet out together during the coronavirus lockdown.

Motorcyclists were told at the start of lockdown to stay off the roads - and warned they ***cannot claim a motorbike ride is part of their permitted daily exercise.*** (EMPHASIS MINE)

Reminding other bikers they are not allowed out either on their own or together for a "leisurely" ride, Humber Roads Police tweeted a photo of the bikers, saying: "These three riders have just been stopped on the #A18 near to Humberside Airport.

"Not from the same household and out for a ‘leisurely’ ride..

"Suitable advice given and told to return home."

It comes after Humberside Police cracked down on motorcyclists over the Easter Weekend, warning them they would be patrolling the roads as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

Police said many bikers might be tempted break lockdown rules by heading out for a spin along East Yorkshire’s country roads, but urged people to stick to government guidance.

Ahead of the Easter Weekend, Humber Roads Police tweeted: “Motorcyclists – we will be patrolling across the roads of our region this weekend – don’t be tempted to take your bike for a spin.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news...y-ride-4057807

On Saturday, 18 April 2020 14:11:16 UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
Three bikers from separate households out for a 'leisurely ride' during lockdown have been given "suitable advice" and sent home by police.

The riders were stopped on the A18 near to Humberside Airport on Saturday morning.

Officers from Humberside Police said "suitable advice" was given to the riders, after it was established they are not from the same household, yet out together during the coronavirus lockdown.

Motorcyclists were told at the start of lockdown to stay off the roads - and warned they ***cannot claim a motorbike ride is part of their permitted daily exercise.*** (EMPHASIS MINE)

Reminding other bikers they are not allowed out either on their own or together for a "leisurely" ride, Humber Roads Police tweeted a photo of the bikers, saying: "These three riders have just been stopped on the #A18 near to Humberside Airport.

"Not from the same household and out for a ‘leisurely’ ride.

"Suitable advice given and told to return home."

It comes after Humberside Police cracked down on motorcyclists over the Easter Weekend, warning them they would be patrolling the roads as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

Police said many bikers might be tempted break lockdown rules by heading out for a spin along East Yorkshire’s country roads, but urged people to stick to government guidance.

Ahead of the Easter Weekend, Humber Roads Police tweeted: “Motorcyclists – we will be patrolling across the roads of our region this weekend – don’t be tempted to take your bike for a spin.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news...y-ride-4057807

So long as they did not come into contact with others what harm were they doing?
If I go for a drive from home to home for the purpose of keeping the battery charged and the brakes rust free how does that harm anyone.

On 18/04/2020 14:33, Mike Collins wrote:
On Saturday, 18 April 2020 14:11:16 UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
Three bikers from separate households out for a 'leisurely ride' during lockdown have been given "suitable advice" and sent home by police.

The riders were stopped on the A18 near to Humberside Airport on Saturday morning.

Officers from Humberside Police said "suitable advice" was given to the riders, after it was established they are not from the same household, yet out together during the coronavirus lockdown.

Motorcyclists were told at the start of lockdown to stay off the roads - and warned they ***cannot claim a motorbike ride is part of their permitted daily exercise.*** (EMPHASIS MINE)

Reminding other bikers they are not allowed out either on their own or together for a "leisurely" ride, Humber Roads Police tweeted a photo of the bikers, saying: "These three riders have just been stopped on the #A18 near to Humberside Airport.

"Not from the same household and out for a ‘leisurely’ ride.

"Suitable advice given and told to return home."

It comes after Humberside Police cracked down on motorcyclists over the Easter Weekend, warning them they would be patrolling the roads as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

Police said many bikers might be tempted break lockdown rules by heading out for a spin along East Yorkshire’s country roads, but urged people to stick to government guidance.

Ahead of the Easter Weekend, Humber Roads Police tweeted: “Motorcyclists – we will be patrolling across the roads of our region this weekend – don’t be tempted to take your bike for a spin.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news...y-ride-4057807

So long as they did not come into contact with others what harm were they doing?

That isn't and cannot be for them (or you) to decide.

It's a thin end of the wedge argument: "If A, then why not B? If B, why
not C? Et cetera...

In circumstances such as those prevailing at present, the rules need to
be clear cut, operable and easily applied and enforced.

If I go for a drive from home to home for the purpose of keeping the battery charged and the brakes rust free how does that harm anyone.

Can't you go and do your shopping by car and kill two birds with one
stone? We do.

Incidentally, my own car (bought new in 2014) was left standing for a
couple of years whilst I had use of another vehicle. The battery never
went flat and the brakes didn't seize up, if that's of any assistance
and reassurance to you.

On Saturday, 18 April 2020 15:34:15 UTC+1, JNugent wrote:
On 18/04/2020 14:33, Mike Collins wrote:
On Saturday, 18 April 2020 14:11:16 UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
Three bikers from separate households out for a 'leisurely ride' during lockdown have been given "suitable advice" and sent home by police.

The riders were stopped on the A18 near to Humberside Airport on Saturday morning.

Officers from Humberside Police said "suitable advice" was given to the riders, after it was established they are not from the same household, yet out together during the coronavirus lockdown.

Motorcyclists were told at the start of lockdown to stay off the roads - and warned they ***cannot claim a motorbike ride is part of their permitted daily exercise.*** (EMPHASIS MINE)

Reminding other bikers they are not allowed out either on their own or together for a "leisurely" ride, Humber Roads Police tweeted a photo of the bikers, saying: "These three riders have just been stopped on the #A18 near to Humberside Airport.

"Not from the same household and out for a ‘leisurely’ ride.

"Suitable advice given and told to return home."

It comes after Humberside Police cracked down on motorcyclists over the Easter Weekend, warning them they would be patrolling the roads as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

Police said many bikers might be tempted break lockdown rules by heading out for a spin along East Yorkshire’s country roads, but urged people to stick to government guidance.

Ahead of the Easter Weekend, Humber Roads Police tweeted: “Motorcyclists – we will be patrolling across the roads of our region this weekend – don’t be tempted to take your bike for a spin..

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news...y-ride-4057807

So long as they did not come into contact with others what harm were they doing?

That isn't and cannot be for them (or you) to decide.

So you want the Police to take on the role of Judge Dredd?


It's a thin end of the wedge argument: "If A, then why not B? If B, why
not C? Et cetera...

In circumstances such as those prevailing at present, the rules need to
be clear cut, operable and easily applied and enforced.

The problem is the rules are not clear cut so our Police are using it as an excuse to bring out their natural bully personalities.


If I go for a drive from home to home for the purpose of keeping the battery charged and the brakes rust free how does that harm anyone.

Can't you go and do your shopping by car and kill two birds with one
stone? We do.

I don't need to shop today so how is it any different if I just drive instead?


Incidentally, my own car (bought new in 2014) was left standing for a
couple of years whilst I had use of another vehicle. The battery never
went flat and the brakes didn't seize up, if that's of any assistance
and reassurance to you.

It must have been a very old car with a battery that you had to top up with H2SO4.
Modern cars draw current even when off. There is the central locking, immobiliser, engine management computer and alarm. Only 50mA maybe but that adds up over time.

On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 2:33:50 PM UTC+1, Mike Collins wrote:
On Saturday, 18 April 2020 14:11:16 UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
Three bikers from separate households out for a 'leisurely ride' during lockdown have been given "suitable advice" and sent home by police.

The riders were stopped on the A18 near to Humberside Airport on Saturday morning.

Officers from Humberside Police said "suitable advice" was given to the riders, after it was established they are not from the same household, yet out together during the coronavirus lockdown.

Motorcyclists were told at the start of lockdown to stay off the roads - and warned they ***cannot claim a motorbike ride is part of their permitted daily exercise.*** (EMPHASIS MINE)

Reminding other bikers they are not allowed out either on their own or together for a "leisurely" ride, Humber Roads Police tweeted a photo of the bikers, saying: "These three riders have just been stopped on the #A18 near to Humberside Airport.

"Not from the same household and out for a ‘leisurely’ ride.

"Suitable advice given and told to return home."

It comes after Humberside Police cracked down on motorcyclists over the Easter Weekend, warning them they would be patrolling the roads as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

Police said many bikers might be tempted break lockdown rules by heading out for a spin along East Yorkshire’s country roads, but urged people to stick to government guidance.

Ahead of the Easter Weekend, Humber Roads Police tweeted: “Motorcyclists – we will be patrolling across the roads of our region this weekend – don’t be tempted to take your bike for a spin.

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news...y-ride-4057807

So long as they did not come into contact with others what harm were they doing?
If I go for a drive from home to home for the purpose of keeping the battery charged and the brakes rust free how does that harm anyone.

So what was the difference between proper police officers sending these bikers home and some fat deranged truck driver abusing a lone female who was out exercising on her bicycle?

On 18/04/2020 14:33, Mike Collins wrote:

So long as they did not come into contact with others what harm were
they doing? If I go for a drive from home to home for the purpose of
keeping the battery charged and the brakes rust free how does that
harm anyone.

Exercising the car is not a permitted activity. But so long as you stop
for a walk that's longer than your car journey the police have been told
to keep hands off.

A car doesn't require much energy to start and a battery should easily
last a month at 50mA drain. Besides, you can drive as far as you like
but a modern car doesn't turn the alternator up high enough to charge
the battery properly; only a maintenance charger will do that. Surface
rust on the brakes does not matter; the car needs to be left standing
for more than a few weeks for it to become more than superficial.

On 18/04/2020 18:03, Simon Mason wrote:

So what was the difference between proper police officers sending
these bikers home and some fat deranged truck driver abusing a lone
female who was out exercising on her bicycle?

One of them was taking permitted exercise.

On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 6:22:04 PM UTC+1, TMS320 wrote:
On 18/04/2020 18:03, Simon Mason wrote:

So what was the difference between proper police officers sending
these bikers home and some fat deranged truck driver abusing a lone
female who was out exercising on her bicycle?

One of them was taking permitted exercise.

Is the right answer!

On Saturday, 18 April 2020 18:20:25 UTC+1, TMS320 wrote:
On 18/04/2020 14:33, Mike Collins wrote:

So long as they did not come into contact with others what harm were
they doing? If I go for a drive from home to home for the purpose of
keeping the battery charged and the brakes rust free how does that
harm anyone.

Exercising the car is not a permitted activity. But so long as you stop
for a walk that's longer than your car journey the police have been told
to keep hands off.

A car doesn't require much energy to start and a battery should easily
last a month at 50mA drain. Besides, you can drive as far as you like
but a modern car doesn't turn the alternator up high enough to charge
the battery properly; only a maintenance charger will do that. Surface
rust on the brakes does not matter; the car needs to be left standing
for more than a few weeks for it to become more than superficial.

How about drum brakes?

On Saturday, 18 April 2020 18:20:25 UTC+1, TMS320 wrote:
On 18/04/2020 14:33, Mike Collins wrote:

So long as they did not come into contact with others what harm were
they doing? If I go for a drive from home to home for the purpose of
keeping the battery charged and the brakes rust free how does that
harm anyone.

Exercising the car is not a permitted activity. But so long as you stop
for a walk that's longer than your car journey the police have been told
to keep hands off.

What law requires your walk to be longer than your drive?