Bristol biker: I've been told to carry 300kg bike to my garden
A Brislington mechanic says police have told him he must carry his 300kg motorbike over eight feet of pavement into his garden to avoid prosecution.
Avon and Somerset police have denied they made the claim, but Nick Morris, 42, of Hungerford Road, says he will make a formal complaint about the force.
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Mr Morris says he has been persecuted since police learned he pushes his Suzuki SV1000 across the pavement and onto his property.
He does it because he says the bike is at risk of being damaged or stolen if he parks on the road.
Bristol City Council have confirmed Mr Morris has every right to push his bike across the pavement and onto his property providing he does not drive it.
But Mr Morris claims Inspector Colin Salmon, of Avon and Somerset police, told him he must leave the bike on the road unless he arranges for the bike to be carried to his garden.
Mr Morris said: "I had made complaints to police about people parking on the pavement in front of my garden gate stopping me bringing the bike in but they never turned up.
"Inspector Colin Salmon decided that I would not be able to get my motorcycle in and out.
"Anybody with half a brain will know if you leave a motorbike on the road it is only a matter of time before it goes missing. I also don't like it being out there because cars have been vandalised.
"As far as I am concerned there is absolutely no danger to anybody when I push my bike over the pavement.
"I feel like I am being persecuted. I think the police just felt I was a bit of a pest and took it out on me the only way they could.
"I have been told I can lift it from the road to my garden but this bike weighs 200 kg.
"There is also 16 litres of fuel, three and a half litres of water coolant and three and a half litres of oil.
"So all in all it is probably nearer 300 kg – that is not something that you can carry.
"I also read that police can gather witness statements to make sure I am lifting into my garden rather than pushing it and was told they have the power to seize my motorcycle.
"I don't have a license to drive a car so they would be taking away my transport which would make it virtually impossible to do my job."
Mr Morris has complained to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset police said: "If Mr Morris wants to push his bike up the kerb and across the pavement into his property, we have no issues with that. Mr Morris has not been persecuted and as a force we are committed to treating everyone professionally and equally."
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by John, BS4
Tuesday, November 10 2009, 10:01AM
“Lets read between the line. Why would a Police Inspector be wasting his time with this? Come on Nick, give us the whole story.”
by Rob, Knowle
Monday, November 09 2009, 5:28PM
“"BREAKING NEWS!
Website moderator in horse probe.
The moderator of a local news website was under police investigation today after accusations of interfering with horses and requiring a serious sense of humour transplant. Allegations came to light this afternoon and DCI Gene Hunt of Hyde CID was quick to act, firing up the Quattro and arresting the moderator on a farm in Longwell Green. Neighbours were said to be shocked. One, who does not wish to be named, said ¿He seemed like such a nice young chap. The whole street is shocked.¿ Another local resident, Samantha Creed, was supportive ¿I don¿t know what all the fuss is about. If a horse is what floats your boat then each to their own. Ooh, is that a carrot?¿
DCI Hunt later held a press conference, telling local press ¿We will investigate any suspicion of horse interfering on my patch. It seems this moderator had his fingers in more horses than a leper in a stable. Once we told him he was surrounded by armed bas***ds, he quickly surrendered. You have to see the funny side really, but he can¿t as he also needs a sense of humour transplant so it is a good thing we got him off the streets.¿
Stick with us throughout the day for further updates.
Alex, Redcliffe"
Is the above classic an example of the post you're tyring to ban?
'Herr' Derek, you aren't the most humerous bloke on this website are you? DCI Hunt and Mike Ford are legends. And now Alex for coming up with that beauty!!!”
by derek, Not in Briz
Monday, November 09 2009, 5:10PM
“Why mr Hunt & mr Ford.They`ve never been funny since day one! Excepting when they disappeared for a while.(Direction Pennines?).”
by News Room, Bristol Evening Post
Monday, November 09 2009, 4:48PM
“ZERO TOLERANCE ON 'HUMEROUS' POSTINGS.
We are cracking down on any attempts at humour on this website. Certain posters, you know who you are, will be tracked down and taken to a concentration camp and will have your sense of humour removed. The means of doing this will entail you sitting in a room with George, who will indocrinate you with equine and cycling stories. We quote the editor:
"Ve vill haff no more funny comments on ziss vebsite. I vill not tolerate it. Zey haff been varned".
Any mildly funny posts will be instantly deleted by our BEP Stormtroopers. DCI Gene Hunt will not be exempt from this, and neither will Mike Ford.”
by derek, Not in Briz
Monday, November 09 2009, 4:36PM
“I see mr Hunt has pushed up the lid of his coffin again.For heaven`s sake,give him a biscuit.”