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re: Specially modified motorcycles for Mumbai Cops: xBhp News
Proper training can only be possible if there is proper infrastructure and training skills available. Across the developed world, police forces have their own dedicated driving schools, infrastructure and training program that train their personnel for all sorts of driving/ riding conditions and situations. Having personally witnessed the riding skills of London Police (their skills in riding under less the ideal conditions is some of the best), I can say that the only people who come within touching distance of these Bobbies in India are the army dispatch riders.
Now coming to the proposal for these so called 'specially modified bikes' lets ask a pertinent question that no one has asked over here. According to the interpretation of Motor Vehicles Act as done by Mumbai Traffic Police, you and I (the common man) can be stopped and fined for ANY change made to our bikes this includes but is not limited to lights, exhaust, body work, color. In short, any addition or deletion to our bikes can attract a fine. I know this because I have been at receiving end on a couple of occasions. In my discussions with couple of very senior cops, I was told that any mechanical changes that we make should be certified and passed by ARAI to be legal. My question is; will these bikes be submitted to ARAI for certification. If yes then ok, the cops are walking the path they are preaching, however, if they are not going to get them certified, then are they, the implementers and custodians of law, breaking the law?
Originally posted by sunilg
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Now coming to the proposal for these so called 'specially modified bikes' lets ask a pertinent question that no one has asked over here. According to the interpretation of Motor Vehicles Act as done by Mumbai Traffic Police, you and I (the common man) can be stopped and fined for ANY change made to our bikes this includes but is not limited to lights, exhaust, body work, color. In short, any addition or deletion to our bikes can attract a fine. I know this because I have been at receiving end on a couple of occasions. In my discussions with couple of very senior cops, I was told that any mechanical changes that we make should be certified and passed by ARAI to be legal. My question is; will these bikes be submitted to ARAI for certification. If yes then ok, the cops are walking the path they are preaching, however, if they are not going to get them certified, then are they, the implementers and custodians of law, breaking the law?
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