Thinking of riding down to Melbourne Peninsula?

  • Mr.Mow
    Mr.Mow
    5 years ago
    Just forget it at the moment!
    I live down here and the current HWY Patrol blitz on bikes is out of control.
    Pinged twice in 2kms, pulled over, bike inspected, defected, second was an alleged 4kms over in an 80 zone.

    Worst thing was the 15-20 mins on the side on the road with the bike inspection both times (they checked everything, VINs, engine numbers) and the helmet inspection, the sticker on the back of my ECE approved helmet means according to them 'nothing', needs the stitched in label.

    absolute pain in the hole.
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    5 years ago
    Perhaps those nice officers are just concerned for your safety?
    Meanwhile, gangs of youths are invading your home or business & terrorising the streets. 
  • HOG63
    HOG63
    5 years ago
    It seems they pull over any bike if they cannot see the Aust Approved red/silver sticker on the back of one's helmet. IMHO.