Since May 1st, a new traffic regulation has been in force on the popular Sudelfeldstraße, which has caused a lot of discussion among motorcyclists. In an attempt to curb “speeders” and uncontrolled driving maneuvers, motorcycles are not allowed on the road towards Bayrischzell between 11 am and 9 pm. The measure is having an effect (fewer bikers) - but not without side effects: Frustration, confusion and discussions accompany its implementation.
Two cases of dangerous tampering with motorcycles have been reported in Emden (Germany), where unknown perpetrators attached padlocks to the brake discs. Police are investigating and warning motorcyclists to check their vehicles thoroughly to detect possible acts of sabotage in time to avoid accidents.
Due to Corona, the motorcycle meeting in Nuremberg could not take place for two years. Nevertheless, it was not forgotten, more than 13,000 bikers met on Sunday in the Münchener Straße.
Mobile or stationary speed cameras are a good way to prevent speeding. However, stationary speed cameras in particular are usually very conspicuous and no surprise, at least on one's own home route or on the way to work. In order to ensure appropriate speed even away from these, Spain is now relying on drones for traffic monitoring.
A Canadian policeman overdid it, as he literally pulled a biker waiting in front of a red light off his motorbike. The Suzuki GSX-R1000 also fell over and was damaged. The reason for the attack was a wrongly mounted number plate.
On the 12 km long "small Eifel round" in Germany, the police determined the average speed of motorcycles last Thursday (10th September 2020). Two motorcycles were confiscated because of the accusation of illegal racing.
On Tuesday evening, a 30-year-old car driver had already hit several motorcyclists on the Berlin city motorway A100 (Germany). Authorities classify the incident as an Islamist attack.
A Yamaha R1 owner wanted to take advantage of the quiet traffic on the Electonic City Flyover, a 6.2 mile expressway that goes around Bangaalore, India to drive out his motorcycle.
After a rear-end collision with driver flight, the Californian George V. is now indicted. The driver of the minivan cannot really say that he did not notice the accident because he pushed the Honda Fireblade as a hood ornament a long way in front of him.
Already on August 27, 2019 there was a fatal accident in England, which has now led to protests.