Motorcycle riders have been issued a reminder which comes from a recent spike of motorcyclists receiving fines for a widely held but perilous blunder. According to the national road safety laws, not having both hands on the handlebars of a motorized two-wheeler for the duration of its operation may result in a fine of $347 and three demerit points.
Riders not paying attention to the rule
Some riders, by relaxing for a second, as in modification of clothing, checking the phone, or giving hand signals almost never forget the handles. This, in the opinion of safety experts, can cost them more than a few precious seconds, and which during that time can spell the difference as to having a crash or not.
Consequences of not having both hands on the handlebars
Keeping both hands on the handlebars of the motorized two-wheeler, strengthens its chances in having its stability in an emergency, as best as it can. Road safety organizations correlate that lost control of a motorcycle, as compared from a car, is on a completely different level protective wise is calamitous. Australia, in the past few years, has seen rider fatalities which have been an unprincipled, disproportionate number of road deaths.
Motorcycle Related Offence Policing Getting Tougher
Riders in debt, especially of the New South Wales and Queensland segments, have resulted in an increased emphasis on more targeted policing of motorcycle related offences. Front line patrols and police along the highways are increasingly addressing dangerous rider behaviour and are meting out fines and demerit points in efforts to reduce the activity. The enforcement officers state that the purpose of the enforcement is to prevent collisions as opposed to purely punitive measures.
Feedback from the Riding Community
Although the majority of motorcyclists adhere to the optimal safety regulations, there are some who view the fine as disproportionate. Advocacy for riders in these situations will, in most cases, concede to the basic concept that holding handlebars is fundamental to riding.
The Bigger Picture in Terms of Safety
This is one of the many rules aimed at safeguarding motorbike riders. The most common violations of these rules are improper helmet use, lane splitting when it is not allowed, and speeding. Collectively, these offenses bleed a significant and disproportionate amount of trauma to motorcyclists and motorcycling enthusiasts.
A Reminder for Riders Across the Country
In the presence of a constant increase in the number of registered motorcycles, police are advising all motorcyclists to make the rules a priority. The enforcement of the rules is situated in the fact that the fine of 347 dollars is a reminder, not only of the financial implications, but also of the life saving potential from the very basic rules like keeping hands on the handlebars. Outside of the simple fact that the motorcyclist is riding a motorcycle, failing to have hands on the handlebars for any reason, even for a short distance, is utterly unacceptable.