Parliament has today (25th April 2022) debated a petition, which opposes potential new regulations against so called vehicle 'anti tampering'. The petition; ‘Do not implement proposed new offences for vehicle "tampering"’ was tabled by Gareth James and attracted more than 115,000 signatures making it eligible for a parliamentary debate.
The original proposals were revealed in a consultation on 'The Future of Transport Regulatory Review – Modernising Vehicle Standards' during 2021.
This consultation proved to be highly controversial, generating wide attention in the motorcycle world and the media, given how the wording in the consultation was interpreted by the wider public. It was worded in such a way that suggests that all types of modifications of motorcycles will be outlawed. It also went further by proposing to outlaw the marketing, promotion and sale of ‘tampering services or products’. The NMC and other motorcycling organisations responded to the consultation, rejecting the proposals and called on the government to clarify, in detail, what it means by ‘tampering’.
Watch the debate here, and especially listen to Steve Baker MP (from the ~25 minute mark) explain how the unintended consequences of poorly drafted legislation - might make criminals of us all! Trudy Harrison MP responds @ ~43mins. Further info to follow later this year - watch this space... You can read the full transcript of this debate HERE. The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) comments HERE.
On the subject of heinous acts of motoring illegality: washing your car in Germany! (Thanks for your input RobL)
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