Save Speedway From "death By Eu"

[4thbender]

In the landmark ‘Vnuk’ case, the European Court of Justice ruled in 2014 that the EU’s 2009 Motor Insurance Directive required insurance policies to cover all possible third-party accidents in all places and at all times. In some countries, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, governments had interpreted the law as meaning that it only applies to vehicles driven on public roads, however it is now clear that the judgment means that national laws must be changed to ensure that all mechanically propelled vehicles are insured for third-party losses regardless of type of use, in all places, at any time. This applies to everything from Formula One racing cars, to speedway bikes, to mobility scooters, to antique trams and everything in-between. Industry experts have already claimed that the risks associated with providing insurance cover to all motorised vehicles mean that they would be prohibitively expensive to insure, thus effectively outlawing all motorsport activities across the United Kingdom.

HM Government opened a consultation on Wednesday 21st December with two clear options. First, to pursue the “Comprehensive option” which would involve changing UK motor insurance law to comply with the Motor Insurance Directive as interpreted in the Vnuk judgement. Second, the Government’s preferred “Amended Directive option” which would involve changing UK law on motor insurance to implement the Motor Insurance Directive as amended, should the European Commission pursue its proposal to amend it.

While the United Kingdom remains a member of the European Union, the UK is obligated to make this change. We, the undersigned petition HM Government through the Secretary of State for Transport, The Rt. Hon. Chris Grayling, M.P., asking that HM Government under no circumstances implements the 'Vnuk' judgement in a way that encompasses vehicles involved in motor and motorcycle sport activities.

SIGN THE PETITION HERE

[Theboss]

I am not an EU fan but i understand why this is being brought about. The picture is much bigger than just speedway, for example motorised mobility scooters that travel at 10mph on pavements is one of the reasons why this directive is being introduced.

 

Personally i will not be signing it as i believe insurance for speedway bikes will be extended onto by the current club insurers at not a great cost.

Edited April 2, 2017 by jchapman

[iris123]

4th or 5th time we have had a thread about this over the past few months.......seems it is all a bit of a scare that won't affect speedway

 

http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=83408

 

But we did a few days ago have some old guy out on a major highway with his new mobility scooter who had to have a police escort off of it.He said he just wanted to test it out!!!!! 10mph and pretty small and low on a road where lorries and cars are travelling at 70 or more mph...........

[SteveLyric2]

Thought this had all been sorted for speedway!!?

[Gemini]

 

 

I am not an EU fan but i understand why this is being brought about. The picture is much bigger than just speedway, for example motorised mobility scooters that travel at 10mph on pavements is one of the reasons why this directive is being introduced.

 

I'm okay then ~ the top speed of mine is about 4mph. Just keep out of my way.