http://www.triumphrat.net Topics and Discussion for RAT Packs based in the U.K. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.triumphrat.net/images/triumphrat/misc/rss.jpg http://www.triumphrat.net http://www.triumphrat.net/rat-united-kingdom/125892-speeding-run-leader-penalised.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:56 GMT Motorcyclists at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a crown court ruling (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2009/November/nov1909-speeding-penalty-for-leading-rideout/). Ken Clark, 49, reached 85mph on his Yamaha R1 while leading a group of three riders on the 60mph A272 near Rogate, Sussex, last June. The speed is within the usual threshold for a fixed penalty of three points and a £60 fine. But Chichester Crown Court ruled he should receive the same penalty as a following rider accused of going 103mph. Being the lead rider in a group is an aggravating factor making you partly responsible for speeding offences of those behind you according to the decision. The ruling can be applied in any future cases where two or more motorcyclists riding together are accused of speeding. The head rider might be only a few mph over the limit but could be given the same penalty as the worst offender behind. Motorcyclists at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a crown court ruling.

Ken Clark, 49, reached 85mph on his Yamaha R1 while leading a group of three riders on the 60mph A272 near Rogate, Sussex, last June. The speed is within the usual threshold for a fixed penalty of three points and a £60 fine. But Chichester Crown Court ruled he should receive the same penalty as a following rider accused of going 103mph.

Being the lead rider in a group is an aggravating factor making you partly responsible for speeding offences of those behind you according to the decision.

The ruling can be applied in any future cases where two or more motorcyclists riding together are accused of speeding. The head rider might be only a few mph over the limit but could be given the same penalty as the worst offender behind. ]]> RAT - United Kingdom saphena http://www.triumphrat.net/rat-united-kingdom/125892-speeding-run-leader-penalised.html