Total and utter disgrace.

[Ros]

Is it just me, or does anyone else find this particularly offensive?

I took this picture this evening. 

This guy roared up inbetween the traffic to get to the front of the queue at the lights with a VERY loud aftermarket pipe.  Looks like a ZX12R or something.  Anyway, he's wearing shorts, T-shirt and sandals.  Then I spot the pillion.  WTF?!  A 2-year-old in a massive helmet, shorts, T-shirt and flip flops just millimeters away from aforementioned exhaust.  Can't even hold on properly and doesn't fit on the seat!!

This really gets on my nerves. 

No respect.

What a total 

[charlie mac]

See it everyday, usually on a scooter. Yes, drives me  mad.

[Lonewolf]

I agree Ros, that's bang out of order. 
I've seen a lot of that in the last week or so.

[winnsworld]

It's their choice but someone may have to scrape them up off the floor! I don't nod nor acknowledge bikers without the right gear. I figure they're not bikers just 

[charlie mac]

That child has no choice. She certainly cannot comprehend the concequences. IMO, it is basically child abuse but completly acceptable behavior for not just the society in which the picture was taken, but a very large portion of the world.

[doebag]

Indeed, it is common and acceptable in some countries to see a family of four on a Honda step-thru. Dad riding,Mum pillion with child in between, and another standing on the foot plate.

But.... It don't make it right.

[Rusty]

Truly awful.
 

[Debs]

That's  shocking.

Motorcycle Pillion Passenger Age Requirements in EU States......

Italy - No age limit, Approved helmet must be used. Passenger must not interfere with the rider or balancing of the bike

http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/briefing_room_archive.php?fullstory=418

[Rossendale Rider]

  Madness and totally irresponsible.  Mind you, although not EU regs, I've been to countries were the rules were only 1 wife, 3 kids and 6 chickens allowed at any one time!

[Rossendale Rider]

Indeed, it is common and acceptable in some countries to see a family of four on a Honda step-thru. Dad riding,Mum pillion with child in between, and another standing on the foot plate.

But.... It don't make it right.

Sorry Doebag, didn't see you comment. 

[O.C.]

You should see the amount of 'luggage' they manage to transport by motorcycle in Sri Lanka, travelling the streets of Columbo is one helluva education