On 7 Jan 2008, at 15:23, Roger Millin wrote:
> Beeky asked:
>> If peer pressure is the driver how come it's not working in Julian's
>> area ? The main deterrent is (would be) the likelihood of detection
>> and of punishment.
>
> I was using peer pressure in general society regarding normal laws as
> an illustration. I was also trying to illustrate why we should all get
> involved instead of turning away from problems.
> If you saw some old lady being beaten up and robbed on the street,
> would you walk by on the other side or would you try to help?
>
There's some truth on both sides, seems to me. The real problem for BW
is that non-possession/display isn't a criminal offence in the way that
applies to VEDs. That means that they have to rely on their own
enforcement officers, rather than PC Plod, and the consequences are
much less severe. Think of the impact if not having a licence meant you
were in front of the magistrate within a few weeks, and then the proud
owner of a criminal record, rather than waiting for the County Court to
grind round to dealing with you.
and yet the purpose is the same - to demonstrate that you have paid
your share, comply with the safety legislation and are insured.
––
All the best
Bruce
"Houses are but badly built boats so firmly aground you cannot think of
moving them" Arthur Ransome, 'Racundra's First Cruise'
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