Sospensione della circolare del 06/09/2023 sul portabici da gancio traino

MTB MAG

22 Jan 202406:55

Summary

TLDRThe video discusses recent developments regarding bike rack regulations in Italy. A September 2023 circular imposed restrictions on bike racks, requiring registration and limiting protrusion. This sparked backlash from cyclists and manufacturers. The regulations were seen as redundant, discriminatory to Italians vs foreigners, and problematic for small cars. After legal challenges, the State Council suspended the circular pending further review. For now, bike racks can be freely used again without registration. The video hopes for a positive resolution to maintain transport freedom.

Takeaways

😠 The September 6, 2023 circular imposed strict new rules for bike racks, sparking controversy
😟 The rules required officially registering bike racks, despite pre-approval by manufacturers
🤔 The rules seemed redundant, discriminatory and contradictory to EU regulations
😖 The rules made certain vehicle/bike combinations impossible due to protrusion limits
😠 Forcing users to black out rear lights on vehicles seemed nonsensical and unsafe
😡 Bikers and manufacturers strongly opposed the restrictive new circular
😊 A lawsuit led to the circular being suspended pending further judgment
😌 The suspension eliminated the controversial new rules, restoring previous norms
😀 Bike racks can again be freely used on any vehicle with a tow hitch
🤞 Hoping future developments bring positive news regarding bike rack regulations

Q & A

What was the September 6, 2023 circular about?
-The September 6, 2023 circular prescribed some strict changes regarding the use of rear bike racks mounted on tow hooks. The main changes were that the bike rack would need to be registered in the vehicle documents after inspection, and that bikes could not protrude outside the vehicle taillights.
Why was registering bike racks in vehicle documents seen as problematic?
-Registering bike racks was seen as redundant since they are already certified safe by manufacturers. Also, it would incur unnecessary costs, and create issues when removing the rack, potentially making the vehicle not road legal.
How did the circular create issues for small vehicles?
-On small vehicles, bikes would have to fit within the bounds of the taillights. This would make carrying larger bikes like mountain bikes nearly impossible on some small cars.
What safety concerns were raised about obscuring taillights?
-There were concerns riders would have to intentionally obscure taillights if blocked by the bike rack. However, most racks have integrated lights, so covering lights would actually decrease safety.
How did the circular initially impact bike rack use?
-When issued, the circular heavily restricted bike rack use. Riders and manufacturers strongly opposed it as it limited their freedom to use these accessory racks, the most proven way to carry bikes safely.
What legal action led to the suspension of the circular?
-After initial rejection, an appeal to the Council of State challenging the circular was accepted, leading to its suspension pending further judgement.
What is the current status for using bike racks in Italy?
-With the suspension, all restrictions around bike rack use are also suspended. Racks can again be freely installed and used without any registration or inspection.
Could the circular be reinstated in the future?
-Possibly, as the circular is suspended pending further judgement, not cancelled. The legal proceedings are still ongoing, so restrictions could potentially be reinstated.
Where can someone find more videos related to this topic?
-The video mentions two places to find more related videos - links at the end of this video, and the biker club located at via Venezia 11 Beinasco, near the highway exit.
How can someone support the creation of these instructional videos?
-The video suggests subscribing for around €2 per month to help support the creation of these instructional biking technique videos.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Announcing the suspension of the September 6, 2023 circular on bike racks

The host announces the recent suspension of the September 6, 2023 circular prescribing restrictions on the use of tow bar bike racks. He explains the implications of this suspension, including no longer needing to register the bike rack and being able to freely use any certified bike rack model again.

05:02

😕 Details and criticisms of the controversial September 6 circular

The host provides background on the September 6, 2023 circular, which required tow bar bike racks to be registered and prohibited bikes from protruding beyond a vehicle's rear lighting. He criticizes these rules as redundant, discriminatory, and limiting for small vehicles and large bikes.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡regulation

Refers to the September 6th, 2023 regulation that prescribed limitations and restrictions regarding the use of tow bar bike racks. This regulation sparked controversy and was eventually suspended.

💡registration

The regulation would have required bike racks to be registered along with the vehicle. This was viewed as unnecessary since bike racks are already certified by manufacturers.

💡encumbrance

The regulation would have required bikes transported on racks to not protrude beyond the vehicle's taillights. This was difficult for small cars carrying large bikes.

💡obstruction

The regulation prohibited obstructing rear lights with transported bikes. However, bike racks have redundant lights so covering vehicle lights poses no safety risk.

💡discrimination

The regulation was seen as discriminatory since foreign drivers could use bike racks freely in Italy while Italians would face restrictions.

💡appeal

After initial rejection, an appeal against the regulation was brought to a higher court which suspended enforcement of the regulation.

💡suspension

The court suspended the September 6th regulation pending further judgment. So usage of bike racks currently faces no restrictions.

💡uncertainty

The future legal status of bike racks remains uncertain until the court case is resolved. New developments may impose further restrictions.

💡freedom

With the regulation suspended, using any tow bar bike rack is currently "fully free" with no required registration or encumbrance rules.

💡hope

The video host expresses hope that future developments will bring positive news regarding bike rack regulations in Italy.

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