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Subject: MAG campaign to save IoW test centre

Author: Bob

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 06:20:28 12/04/07 Tue In reply to: Bob 's message, "IoW bikers ask for test exemption" on 06:43:23 11/02/07 Fri The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is co-ordinating a campaign to retain the Isle of Wight motorcycle test centre. Motorcyclists on the Isle of Wight will face a long and expensive journey to the mainland in order to take their motorcycle licence test under plans to abolish the islands only motorcycle test centre. This has come about due to the new motorcycle riding test which comes into force in October 2008 which will require purpose built off road test centres, to cope with the new speeds required for the emergency stop and other sections of the test, which are in excess of 30mph, so rendered illegal on public roads. The Driving Standards Agency says that the number of riders taking the test in the Isle of Wight, together with the cost of developing a centre on the island would not be financially viable – causing fears that potential motorcyclists will turn to cars. Allan Thornton the Isle of Wight MAG representative says, “There are a number of sites which could be developed and the islands motorcycle community is prepared to work with anyone who can help retain our testing centre on the island. Having to go to the mainland, enduring an expensive 1 hour journey, plus check in times together with having to pay for your trainer to go would have a negative impact on motorcycling on the island. I am worried that people might ride with out taking their test with all the consequences that might bring”. Mike Owen the head of the MRTA said, “I am delighted that this issue is being addressed. The MRTA will do everything possible to help resolve the question of the Isle of Wight test centre and the wider national problem it represents”. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]