Going to Denmark, you may be insane..

[Bender]

https://www-visordown-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.visordown.com/news/general/danes-face-having-their-motorcycle-confiscated-‘insane’-riding?amp=&amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a8&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From %1%24s&aoh=16432217168193&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visordown.com%2Fnews%2Fgeneral%2Fdanes-face-having-their-motorcycle-confiscated-%E2%80%98insane%E2%80%99-riding

 

How long till this spreads across Europe. 

[Gerontious]

the only people who should worry about something like this are those who shouldn't be on the road anyway.

 

Denmark though.. the only reason to want to go there is to get to Sweden and Norway. passing through as quickly as possible.

 

This isn't much different to what already happens in Switzerland though. granted they don't seize the bike, but you could be banned from riding it and if after paying £1000s on the spot you don't have the cash to have the bike transported to and across the border, it amounts to much the same thing.

 

simple answer.. don't ride like a twat. or think you're clever like that 44teeth plonker and say something stupid like: "I thought this road was unlimited."

 

bit of research first on the internet into local laws and so on.. its not complicated.

[techniques]

What exactly is insane riding and who gets to define it? 

 

Will they be stealing seizing people's bikes if the offender blows over the limit? or for speeding? or just wheelies?

 

Will this law extend to cars or are motorcycle riders the only ones capable of insane riding ?

 

 

 

 

 

[Bender]

12 minutes ago, techniques said:

What exactly is insane riding and who gets to define it? 

 

Will they be stealing seizing people's bikes if the offender blows over the limit? or for speeding? or just wheelies?

 

Will this law extend to cars or are motorcycle riders the only ones capable of insane riding ?

 

It will be down to the officers who observe you being insane...... 

 

 

 

 

[Gerontious]

15 minutes ago, techniques said:

What exactly is insane riding and who gets to define it? 

 

Will they be stealing seizing people's bikes if the offender blows over the limit? or for speeding? or just wheelies?

 

Will this law extend to cars or are motorcycle riders the only ones capable of insane riding ?

 

 

 

 

 

Seems doubtful to me that the Danes would use a word like "insane" in their laws dealing with road traffic. the article mentions "dangerous and illegal riding or driving" so it does seem to include cars. I also doubt that this power will be handed over to the police. It will be through the courts who will demand evidence. dash cams more than likely.

 

"dangerous and illegal riding or driving" seems tp me to be pretty self explanatory in its aims.

 

I would have no problem with something like this in the UK. caught on cam doing something really dumb, you get a ban. you get a big fine. maybe it would help hammer the point home if they took the vehicle away too. maybe.

Edited January 26, 2022 by Gerontious

[Bender]

The insane comes from the literal translation of bad driving. 

 

Wonder what the limits are from a fine to confiscation and it going to auction 20mph over a limit, wheelie? 

[Bender]

Found some specifics

 

• If the motorcyclist drives 200 km/h or faster, the driver’s license is lost for three years and there may be a prison sentence.
• If you drive more than 100 percent too fast (from 100 km/h), you also face a three-year driver’s license suspension and possible prison sentence.
• If a driver has a blood alcohol level of more than 2.0 per mille, there is also a risk of three years’ driver’s license suspension and possible imprisonment.

[techniques]

35 minutes ago, Gerontious said:

Seems doubtful to me that the Danes would use a word like "insane" in their laws dealing with road traffic. the article mentions "dangerous and illegal riding or driving" so it does seem to include cars. I also doubt that this power will be handed over to the police. It will be through the courts who will demand evidence. dash cams more than likely.

 

"dangerous and illegal riding or driving" seems tp me to be pretty self explanatory in its aims.

 

I would have no problem with something like this in the UK. caught on cam doing something really dumb, you get a ban. you get a big fine. maybe it would help hammer the point home if they took the vehicle away too. maybe.

This makes more sense. I was hating the idea of a copper catching you driving badly and nicking you and your bike.

 

So that's a no to wheelies when I'm on Superleggera V4. Got it! 

[Bender]

1 minute ago, techniques said:

This makes more sense. I was hating the idea of a copper catching you driving badly and nicking you and your bike.

 

So that's a no to wheelies when I'm on Superleggera V4. Got it! 

Wheelies is dangerous driving charge over here. 

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

With some of fair weather power ranger numpties you get round N Wales this would be worth considering. 

[S-Westerly]

11 hours ago, Bender said:

Found some specifics

 

• If the motorcyclist drives 200 km/h or faster, the driver’s license is lost for three years and there may be a prison sentence.
• If you drive more than 100 percent too fast (from 100 km/h), you also face a three-year driver’s license suspension and possible prison sentence.
• If a driver has a blood alcohol level of more than 2.0 per mille, there is also a risk of three years’ driver’s license suspension and possible imprisonment.

I'd say any of those things are worth more than a slap on the wrist. Removing the bike / vehicle from the offender makes it less easy for him to just carry on driving regardless. How many times to you read about some tragedy where the offender has previous  and is driving / riding without insurance and while already suspended?

[Old-codger]

I never understand why riders and drivers complain and moan about laws and the possible consequences. If you ride like a complete moron and get caught its tough, as the americans say suck it up and get on with it. Ive done stupid things but it was my fault thats life get on with it. Unfortunately there are riders and drivers out there who think laws and limits dont apply to them and they can do what they like. If they lose their car or bike tuff, I dont know if anyone on here saw the police interceptor prog from a few weeks ago and the investigation into the death of a motorcyclist.

At first sight you are thinking car pulls out of a junction bike hits car must be car at fault. At the end of the investigation with cctv and a lot of evidence it turns out the bike was doing over 70mph in a 30 overtaking cars then jumps a red light at roadworks. He hit the car that had right of way at the roadworks at around 70mph and was killed instantly.  

[Yorky]

21 minutes ago, Old-codger said:

I never understand why riders and drivers complain and moan about laws and the possible consequences. If you ride like a complete moron and get caught its tough, as the americans say suck it up and get on with it. Ive done stupid things but it was my fault thats life get on with it. Unfortunately there are riders and drivers out there who think laws and limits dont apply to them and they can do what they like. If they lose their car or bike tuff, I dont know if anyone on here saw the police interceptor prog from a few weeks ago and the investigation into the death of a motorcyclist.

At first sight you are thinking car pulls out of a junction bike hits car must be car at fault. At the end of the investigation with cctv and a lot of evidence it turns out the bike was doing over 70mph in a 30 overtaking cars then jumps a red light at roadworks. He hit the car that had right of way at the roadworks at around 70mph and was killed instantly.  

Yes, all correct. But you fail to mention that the driver of the car was disqualified at the time of the incident.

[Bender]

32 minutes ago, Yorky said:

Yes, all correct. But you fail to mention that the driver of the car was disqualified at the time of the incident.

Ripples in a pond, you never know what actions and consequences you set in motion. 

[manxie49]

18 hours ago, techniques said:

What exactly is insane riding and who gets to define it? 

 

Will they be stealing seizing people's bikes if the offender blows over the limit? or for speeding? or just wheelies?

 

Will this law extend to cars or are motorcycle riders the only ones capable of insane riding ?

 

 

 

 

 

My thoughts exactly!