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Hundreds of motorcyclists turned out in today to protest the government's plan to raise ACC levies .
The bikers rallied in Auckland and Christchurch tooting horns and revving engines in a loud display of opposition to put up levies by as much as three times current levels.
Labour leader Phil Goff ditched his suit and tie and put on his biking jacket to join the protest.
He says the increases are not justified and he believes most accidents involving motorbikes are caused by cars, and says it is unfair to bill the bikers when they are the victims.
The new levies are proposed in a controversial bill which also cuts back some ACC entitlements.
Thousands of bikers are expected to take part in protest rallies against across the country today.
