Action needed on motorcycling on our roads, says women association
The recent court case here in Gibraltar which dealt with a motorcyclist that caused injuries to a mother and her baby serves to highlight the general concern there is about motorcycles on our roads.
Without pointing a finger at this particular case, people are referring to motorcyclists who on a daily basis treat our roads as if it was a racing circuit. "I have seen this with my own eyes," said a complainant, pointing at the prospect of serious accidents which can occur unless something is done by the pertinent authorities.
And what are the pertinent authorities expected to do?
The Gibraltar Women's Association say that there should be a complete review of local motor offence laws.
Tamsin Suarez says that the GWA are concerned at the lenient sentencing.
A statement adds: "In line with our aim to be a voice for women to protect the interest of our community, we feel that motor offences are becoming more frequent due to the lenient sentencing in our courts.
"In the interest of a safe community, we would like the laws to be completely reviewed to increase sentences, introduce points to licenses and the removal of licences for serious offences and repeat offenders.
"We would encourage the immediate firm use of current motor laws by the courts to ensure that traffic incidences are reduced. The GWA, as with other issues brought to our attention, will be following this up with the relevant ministry."
Since it is a police operational matter, to what extent they enforce the law, the GWA ought to contact the RGP as well because, even if sentencing remains as it is today, the RGP could be more active about what they, and many others, see as dangerous riding of motorcycles every day. Surely the police are aware of this!