News - keeping you up to date with progress.
_
9 August Some nonsense on loud exhaust pipes
The myth that loud exhaust pipes provide for more safety for motorcycle riders has been shown to have no basis in fact. In fact, most responsible motorbike organisations agree that the "Loud Pipes Save Lives" claim has no substance. For example, the widely-read US bikers' publication "Motorcycle Cruiser" in its February 2009 issue had an article entitled The Deadly Dozen: 12 Motorcycle Safety Myths and Misconceptions.
Myth 2 was Loud Pipes Save Lives
It read as follows:
Yeah, there are a few situations—like where you are right next to a driver with his window down who is about the to change lanes—where full-time noise-makers might help a driver notice you, but all that noise directed rearward doesn't do much in the most common and much more dangerous conflict where a car turns in front of you. Maybe it's the fatigue caused by the noise, maybe it's the attitudes of riders who insist on making annoying noise, or perhaps loud bikes annoy enough drivers to make them aggressive. Whatever the reason, the research shows that bikes with modified exhaust systems crash more frequently than those with stock pipes. If you really want to save lives, turn to a loud jacket or a bright helmet color, which have been proven to do the job. Or install a louder horn. Otherwise, just shut up.
And, here's an interesting T-shirt that's on sale in some bikie circles.
Myth 2 was Loud Pipes Save Lives
It read as follows:
Yeah, there are a few situations—like where you are right next to a driver with his window down who is about the to change lanes—where full-time noise-makers might help a driver notice you, but all that noise directed rearward doesn't do much in the most common and much more dangerous conflict where a car turns in front of you. Maybe it's the fatigue caused by the noise, maybe it's the attitudes of riders who insist on making annoying noise, or perhaps loud bikes annoy enough drivers to make them aggressive. Whatever the reason, the research shows that bikes with modified exhaust systems crash more frequently than those with stock pipes. If you really want to save lives, turn to a loud jacket or a bright helmet color, which have been proven to do the job. Or install a louder horn. Otherwise, just shut up.
And, here's an interesting T-shirt that's on sale in some bikie circles.
21 July More news on the campaign
The Port Phillip Leader newspaper reported on the campaign and noted the cooperation of the local Port Phillip Highway Patrol. Local MP Martin Foley said he thought "Hoons were getting the message". We beg to differ. There are far too many noisy vehicles and too many idiots destroying the peace in our area.
14 July 2010
Melbourne Weekly reports on our campaign
The Melbourne Weekly provides an excellent page 3 report on the noisy vehicle problems on Beaconsfield Parade - complete with a nice little Matt Golding cartoon.
18 July 2010
Recent motorcycle "accident" caused by excessive speed
It is really not an accident when a motorcycle traveling at an estimated 90 plus kph along Beaconsfield Road ploughs into a motor vehicle that is turning into a side street. This recent incident occurred when the motor bike roared off at excessive speed and gave the turning vehicle no chance of turning safely. The rider was severely injured and the passenger of the other vehicle was also badly hurt.
Parents of young children who along this road are very concerned with the hoons that use Beaconsfield Parade as a speedway.
.
18 July 2010
Recent motorcycle "accident" caused by excessive speed
It is really not an accident when a motorcycle traveling at an estimated 90 plus kph along Beaconsfield Road ploughs into a motor vehicle that is turning into a side street. This recent incident occurred when the motor bike roared off at excessive speed and gave the turning vehicle no chance of turning safely. The rider was severely injured and the passenger of the other vehicle was also badly hurt.
Parents of young children who along this road are very concerned with the hoons that use Beaconsfield Parade as a speedway.
.
9 July 2010
Exciting community response to vehicle noise campaign
There has been a very strong response to the campaign to tackle noisy vehicles on Beaconsfield Parade. After leafleting most properties from Pickles Street to Cowderoy Street advising of the A Quieter Road website, there have been (as at 9 July) 279 hits, five comments posted, and 15 emails offering support and encouragement. This is an astonishing result and indicates the level of concern that residents have with noisy vehicles.
In addition to this response, there has been strong interest from both the Port Phillip Leader and the Melbourne Weekly. Watch next week's editions.
6 July 2010
Operation Pipedown comes to Beaconsfield Parade
Police Victoria conducted a blitz on Beaconsfield Parade last weekend. At our request, Operation Pipedown was carried out and a number of noisy vehicles were directed to the vehicle testing stations. Because the weather was inclement, the number of motorbikes and hoon vehicles was quite low and the police have agreed to conduct the blitz again later in the year when the weather is fine.
However, the cooperation of the police was much appreciated and was an indication that our local community can achieve results.
Exciting community response to vehicle noise campaign
There has been a very strong response to the campaign to tackle noisy vehicles on Beaconsfield Parade. After leafleting most properties from Pickles Street to Cowderoy Street advising of the A Quieter Road website, there have been (as at 9 July) 279 hits, five comments posted, and 15 emails offering support and encouragement. This is an astonishing result and indicates the level of concern that residents have with noisy vehicles.
In addition to this response, there has been strong interest from both the Port Phillip Leader and the Melbourne Weekly. Watch next week's editions.
6 July 2010
Operation Pipedown comes to Beaconsfield Parade
Police Victoria conducted a blitz on Beaconsfield Parade last weekend. At our request, Operation Pipedown was carried out and a number of noisy vehicles were directed to the vehicle testing stations. Because the weather was inclement, the number of motorbikes and hoon vehicles was quite low and the police have agreed to conduct the blitz again later in the year when the weather is fine.
However, the cooperation of the police was much appreciated and was an indication that our local community can achieve results.