http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8682124.stm

Paul Heaton gets on his bike to save the 'beautiful' pubs

For his bike, he is not required by law to wear a crash helmet, have insurance and have (a third party pay to obtain) road tax, as if the activity presented all the dangers of a powerful motor bike.

For his gigs, unless a third party has paid in advance to obtain additional entertainment permission as if it was an arena gig to an audience of thousands - he will be told to get-on-his-bike.

Perhaps if Feargal Sharkey can be persuaded to join him on this tour - we could obtain some timely publicity and some proportionate legislation? I'll even supply him with a bike.......