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
‘Motorcycles should be allowed to be serviced by independent workshops’ FEMA news June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 FEMA has responded to a consultation by the European Commission on the Review of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation. In short: the current Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation says: ‘motor vehicle’ means a self-propelled vehicle intended for use on public roads and having at least three wheels. The description that motor
Motorcycling: the individual mobility solution that brings many advantages FEMA news June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 A French white paper, published by CSIAM (the International Chamber of Automobile and Motorcycle Trade Unions) offers a summary of the significant progress that the use of motorcycles and other powered two-wheelers makes, both in terms of relieving road traffic congestion and reducing polluting emissions and on savings that can
Spanish riders and the transport ministry work for motorcyclist-friendly guardrails Member news June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Juan Manuel Reyes, the president of the Spanish motorcyclists’ association ANM - a member of FEMA - held a meeting with Mr. Álvaro Navareño, Technical Director of the General Directorate of Highways and his team. In this meeting, work was done on improving the criteria for installing Motorcycle Protection Systems
Free motorcycle parking in designated places in Oslo Member news June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU - a member of FEMA - is very satisfied with the new political government in Oslo that created free parking spaces for motorcycles. Back in 2016 the old government decided to close down the free parking spaces for motorbikes in the town, despite intensive complaints from the
Motorcyclists unite – FEMA and FIM formalize their relationship FEMA news May 29, 2024May 28, 2024 The two most influential motorcyclists’ organisations have committed to work together even more closely. FEMA joins FIM as an associate member, which will formalize and further develop their ties, to the benefit of both organisations. Motorcyclists need to stand together, pool their resources and avoid wasteful double-work. The motorcycle sport and