Road markings for motorcyclists win road safety award FEMA news November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 In Brussels the European Road Safety Charter Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2024 were presented to the winners of five different categories: Education Motorcycling Pedestrians and cyclists Technology and innovation Urban The European Road Safety Charter, led by the European Commission, is the largest civil society platform on road safety. To
Motorcycle helmets: what are the rules? FEMA news November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 The United Nations (UN) sets the regulation that describes how your motorcycle helmet has to be produced and tested. UN regulation No. 22 applies to motorcycle helmets licensed to be sold as road-legal on European roads. The regulation establishes the ‘uniform provisions concerning the approval of protective helmets and their
Discussing motorcycle safety with Norway’s transport minister Member news October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 The leadership of Norwegian motorcyclists' organisation NMCU - a member of FEMA - had meetings with key figures in the Norwegian government. Chairwoman Olea Kvalsvik and CEO Arild Lind had the privilege of sitting down with the Minister for Transportation, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygaard, and the leader of Parliament’s Committee for
Improving motorcyclists’ safety: FEMA joins the European Road Safety Charter FEMA news October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) has officially joined the European Road Safety Charter (ERSC), marking a significant step toward enhancing road safety for motorcyclists. The ERSC, spearheaded by the European Commission, is the largest civil society platform dedicated to road safety, with over 4,000 public and private entities actively
Norwegian motorcyclists: road markings will lead to safer roads Member news October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU had the opportunity to engage with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and posed an important question to the Director of Roads: would they consider implementing road marking as a trial project in Norway? To NMCU’s delight, the Director responded positively, expressing a keen interest in exploring
Swedish riders: ‘electric rails are dangerous for motorcyclists’ Member news July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 A Swedish test with an electric rail to charge vehicles while they drive is leading to a lot of questions from motorcyclists. For five years there has been a light rail on Getingevägen in Lund. The rail has provided power for electric buses that are charged when the bus comes close
Innovative road markings for motorcyclists are successful FEMA news July 12, 2024August 21, 2024 Taking the correct cornering line is an absolute must for motorcyclists. KFV, the Austrian Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit, investigated the effect of innovative road markings for motorcyclists in risky Tyrolean curves and provided proof of success: the white ellipses on the road resulted in motorcyclists choosing a safer through curves and
Norwegian motorcyclists: will motorcycles still be allowed on bus lanes? Member news July 4, 2024 The Norwegian national road administration wants to make it easier for heavy traffic on the E6 towards Oslo from the north and south by turning several bus and public transport lanes into heavy traffic lanes for buses and trucks. The same measure is also being considered from the west on
More action is needed to improve motorcycle safety FEMA news June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 At a road safety conference in Brussels, where motorcycle safety was discussed, a prize for achievements in road safety was presented to Finland. Finland is the recipient of the 2024 European Transport Safety Council prize for outstanding progress in road safety. Finland reduced road deaths by 29% over the decade to
Denmark: new and tougher efforts against illegal motorcycle parts Member news June 21, 2024June 25, 2024 Measures like an immediate driving ban or exhaust systems that are confiscated, that’s what is happening to motorcyclists in Denmark who get caught with non-approved equipment on their bike. Here is an article by Danish motorcyclists’ organisation DMC (a member of FEMA), warning riders. “We have recently received reports from Danish motorcyclists
