Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The story of the barmy motorbike leg protector law that the UK government was going to introduce in 1988. WARNING: This video contains police footage that some viewers may find upsetting, but only minor cuts and bruises resulted.
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Credits and links:
Motorcyclist collision footage released - Norfolk Constabulary
youtube.com/watch?v=UzSw0eLHL8Y
Loz + Sidewinder Oct 1985 - MrRobRing
youtube.com/watch?v=d8dnxwgHHFI
2005 Honda GL1800 Goldwing with Escapade Elite Trailer - Mean Green Traveling
youtube.com/watch?v=MmQkEU3wlTo
Bullet 350 2022 old model front mudguard number plate - RK CREATIONS
youtube.com/watch?v=ecVHugB-WAM&t=506s
Ask About Motorcycles, Get an Answer About Cars - Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)
youtube.com/watch?v=TfMBxqTTosc&t=17s
M.A.G trafalgar square riders rights 1991 - MrRustygates88
youtube.com/watch?v=W-o0r3VybOs
Chapters:
00:00 The Battle of the Loony Legions
00:32 Memories of Ludicrous Legislation
01:06 The Tax on Motorcycling
01:39 From Scrotum Slicers to Trailers
01:56 Bonkers Boffin Proposals
02:36 Compulsory Leg Protectors
02:58 Riders Rights Day 1988
03:15 The Science of Lethal Leg Guards
03:49 Road Fatalities: A Sobering Thought
04:32 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)
05:04 Supporting the Channel
#bikelaws #motorcyclelegislation #bikersrights #motorcyclehistory #3Phils #ukbikelaws #motorcycleprotest #bikercommunity #motorcycleadvocacy
The story of the barmy motorbike leg protector law that the UK government was going to introduce in 1988. WARNING: This video contains police footage that some viewers may find upsetting, but only minor cuts and bruises resulted.
Support 3Phils:
Subscribe for more classic bike history: youtube.com/@3Phils
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Super Thanks: If you enjoyed the video, look for the 'Thanks' button under the player!
Send me a tip via Buy Me A Coffee:
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3Phils Beard Balm - grab a pocket-sized tin here: etsy.com/uk/listing/1856690170/sandalwood-scented-beard-balm-handmade?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_3&logging_key=08357274ecafbf6dba49d988f524754db4162d39%3A1856690170
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Credits and links:
Motorcyclist collision footage released - Norfolk Constabulary
youtube.com/watch?v=UzSw0eLHL8Y
Loz + Sidewinder Oct 1985 - MrRobRing
youtube.com/watch?v=d8dnxwgHHFI
2005 Honda GL1800 Goldwing with Escapade Elite Trailer - Mean Green Traveling
youtube.com/watch?v=MmQkEU3wlTo
Bullet 350 2022 old model front mudguard number plate - RK CREATIONS
youtube.com/watch?v=ecVHugB-WAM&t=506s
Ask About Motorcycles, Get an Answer About Cars - Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)
youtube.com/watch?v=TfMBxqTTosc&t=17s
M.A.G trafalgar square riders rights 1991 - MrRustygates88
youtube.com/watch?v=W-o0r3VybOs
Chapters:
00:00 The Battle of the Loony Legions
00:32 Memories of Ludicrous Legislation
01:06 The Tax on Motorcycling
01:39 From Scrotum Slicers to Trailers
01:56 Bonkers Boffin Proposals
02:36 Compulsory Leg Protectors
02:58 Riders Rights Day 1988
03:15 The Science of Lethal Leg Guards
03:49 Road Fatalities: A Sobering Thought
04:32 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)
05:04 Supporting the Channel
#bikelaws #motorcyclelegislation #bikersrights #motorcyclehistory #3Phils #ukbikelaws #motorcycleprotest #bikercommunity #motorcycleadvocacy
