For three summers, motorcyclists have been holding demonstrations against a hike in registration and license fees ordered by the Quebec government 2008 and instituted by the SAAQ.
They say the fees target bikers unfairly over other drivers.
Given that their appeals have not resulted in the hikes being cancelled, motorcyclist Michael Mosca is now appealing to Quebec Superior Court to invalidate them.
The fee hikes were intended to reflect the higher cost of motorcyclist injuries to society.
The government has stated that when they are hurt, motorcyclist injuries are usually more serious and require more health services and higher SAAQ payouts.
Mosca argues the government never backed its claims with figures, and says the government agency's rationale could have been extended to those who drive sports cars.
"There should be a better way to calculate driving habits, accidents, and tickets," says Mosca . "Everybody should be equal on the road."
There was a little good news for enthusiasts last spring when a deal struck between a major motorcycle association and the government led to a temporary freeze in implementing the hikes.
Still, in light of the fact that some would see their fees rise by as much as 400 percent, Mosca believes that only an outright court challenge can truly stop the government from pressing ahead.
