Off topic, sorry - it all makes me wonder if anyone really has (or cares about) an overall picture of emissions etc. when they come up with such 'regs'. What about the initial emissions in manufacturing the raw materials into a m'bike or other vehicle and in wasted bumf when advertising/marketing/regulating? And if they restrict m'bike users too much and charge them too much for licenses etc. then hey, we most all of us would have to stick to the car. I could drive my 8mpg '60's Nissan patrol, or my 2 litre car legally instead if they wish.

Instead, because I truly cannot afford to pay for two yearly sets of licenses and initial tests in Aus. I ride my little 200cc bike illegally, by choice and very aware of what that entails! Pointless my insuring too as it is wasted when the 'bike itself is illegal, yet there is no public transport where I live or other delivery systems apart from very expensive couriers for any goods. I need transport but have to make these choices against necessity, lifestyle, regulation. Maybe they want us all to live in rabbit warrens, in un-policed urban ghettos if poor or gated communities next to malls if rich?

They should also regulate 'gear' such as protective clothing more, as already with helmets and car seat belts, so the public hospital costs and insurances are lessened. This is simple balancing of individual freedoms against social necessities, not a hard choice for any grown up to make.