john t
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« on: May 11, 2012, 01,09:14 PM » |
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Hello All
Here is a topic I think may be of interested
After talking to MA I think may have some merit if you could read the following files and post your thoughts
John T
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Ian Robinson
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2012, 09,08:04 PM » |
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The idea is very sensible.
Rod Lay proposed this many years ago and Peter Ellard was pushing it hard until he retired from AMTRA duties as he had little support.
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oobgolfer
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2012, 06,48:27 AM » |
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Over the last 5 years I have raised this with various parties whilst attending the Motorcycle Expo in Melbourne. Vic Police Offroad guys were sympathetic yet said they were not in favour for various reasons i.e there were still too many unlicensed/uninsured riders/bikes out there doing the wrong thing. The respective talking heads/public faces of the Off Road Motorcycle Magazines said they were in support but wouldn't be the voice for the discussion (they were too busy). As someone who has brought his son through riding in the bush on private and public areas (and paid for it) I applaud the push to get this through. The paper sets out good grounds and logic in the argument for this to be adopted. AMTRA is a great organisation with a membership that broadly supports legal riding opportunties for all. Hope this gets the hearing and support it deserves.
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john t
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2012, 09,16:53 AM » |
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Spoke to Rod a MA RE: GLS ( Graded licence system ) gave me a person to contact at vic roads.
I will contact him this week.
I thought there would be more interest in this topic
As there has been a fair bit going on that I did not know
about so if you have an opinion post it so I can get an idea on where the club stands in the topic.
John T
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Serge C
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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2012, 09,23:54 AM » |
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I think it's a bloody brilliant idea.
Although it doesn't concern me (I don't have kids who are interested in riding), I support the idea, and commend Meat Head in his efforts to follow it through.
Looks like a little bit of Peter E is rubbing off!
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AL
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2012, 09,51:42 AM » |
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Was going to tell you tomorow night Mr T. Brilliant idea to all the listed ideas and if Coop ever gets motivated to ride his bike it will be great. Let us know if there is any of it i can help with and i will do my best.
Al
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Glennboy
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2012, 10,17:56 AM » |
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I think this is a great idea as you can get a junior boat and pwc licence so why not a dirt bike junior licence?
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Willbar
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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2012, 10,44:02 AM » |
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go for it great idea
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james c
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2012, 10,59:38 AM » |
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As a dad of two boys who love riding I agree with an off road licence for kids. It is near on impossible for us to take the youngsters out in the bush without running the risk of an encounter with Mr.Plod.
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« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2012, 11,14:22 AM » |
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sounds like a good idea talked to my boys about it and they can't wait to they turn twelve. Would like to help out were I can with this ,thanks Darren
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Mat R
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« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2012, 09,31:04 PM » |
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I support the idea. Would like the club to take it up as something to pursue.
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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2012, 12,02:42 AM » |
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bloody brilliant idea ,fridge boy Same as everyone else who replied any assistance needed just ask and I,m yours  Ta Seano |
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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2012, 04,31:19 AM » |
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I to like the idea and have a few mates with teenagers as well. Let me know if you need anything...
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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2012, 05,12:31 AM » |
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I to like the idea and have a few mates with teenagers as well. Let me know if you need anything...
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Phil Randall
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« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2012, 05,41:09 AM » |
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All, Over the years quite a bit of discussion has taken place on this matter. It is a sensitive and complicated matter and probably requires a brave person to make a decision, bearing in mind the repercussions if some young person was hurt!!.
In 2004 I wrote to the minister of transport on this issue and received the attached reply from the then Chief Executive of Vic Roads, David Anderson.
Food for thought, what he has had to say is based on information from various sources and research.
Phil R.
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Regards,
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