On entering the SOCPA zone last night I turned my sounds down to about one third full volume, in a spirit of compromise, and rode to Parliament Square, which I circuited two or three times.

Seeing riders heading off towards Westminster Bridge I started to join them when I was stopped by a cop who told me to turn my sounds off. I refused saying I would turn them down instead. A short 'will-won't' exchange followed during which a small group of Massers and police formed, plus a BBC camera. It was pointed out that cars are allowed to play their sound systems in the SOCPA zone but bicycles are not. Finally it was agreed that I could continue to play my sounds at a level just audible to me above the traffic noise, for my own entertainment. Then, looking at my watch I saw it was about time to go home anyway and I departed on reasonable terms with the police while continuing to play my sounds along Whitehall.

I would like to thank those kind Massers who supported me.