Can electronic warnings improve road safety for motorcyclists? FEMA news May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 C-ITS systems (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems) that warn a motorcyclist of an upcoming danger only work if the rider is interpreting the warning correctly and reacts accordingly. So far however, there is little knowledge about how long a rider reaction towards a warning takes. Additionally, the question arises whether reactions
Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2024 FEMA news May 16, 2024 This year FEMA will part of the jury for the Excellence in Road Safety Awards. Do you have a road safety project or initiative that deserves EU-wide recognition? Apply now to win a prestigious Excellence in Road Safety Award. Your award application will give you a chance to win a prestigious
Riders and manufacturers agree on historic joint motorcycling manifesto FEMA news May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 The main organisations representing both the riders and the motorcycle industry (ACEM, FEMA, FIM) jointly celebrate the Day of Europe by launching a manifesto addressed to European leaders, ahead of the European elections. We call on the European Institutions to actively incorporate motorcycling into the policy priorities for the 2024-2029 political
“I’m driving and half asleep” – texting car driver kills young motorcyclist Blogs April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Young motorcyclist Tobias Durst died when a female Swedish motorist driving at high speed crashed into him at a road construction site. The woman took a selfie on the motorway about six minutes before the accident, and texted a friend "I'm driving and half asleep." Annika Nilsson from Swedish motorcyclists'
French motorcyclists keep fighting technical inspections Member news April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Last weekend, the French motorcyclists’ organisation FFMC took to the streets to - again - show its reasons for its opposition to an unnecessarily restrictive, mandatory technical inspection of motorcycles and other powered two-wheelers. According to FFMC only 0.3% to 0.4% of accidents are linked to a technical defect, compared
Swedish motorcyclists: include us in infrastructure plans from the start Member news April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Swedish motorcyclists’ association SMC met with the Minister for Infrastructure and presented the motorcyclists' views on the latest policy document on infrastructure. The Swedish government plans to present an infrastructure bill to the parliament in the autumn, regarding financial frameworks and the direction for a new planning period. In June of
It’s official: Romanian motorcyclists do not need a fire extinguisher Member news April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Do you remember the bizarre obligation for motorcyclists in Romania to carry a fire extinguisher, reflective triangles and a first aid kit? Well, this is finally, officially cancelled. In Romania the highway code did not distinguish between cars and motorcycles. As a result, a motorcycle officially had to carry a fire
Success: Romanian car drivers will be able to ride light motorcycles Member news March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 In few weeks, a new law will enter in force in Romania: driving licence B will also be valid for 125 cc motorcycles with an automatic transmission. Oana Radu, from the Romanian motorcyclists' organisation - and FEMA member - MotoADN, explains. What is the new rule? Driving licence B will also valid
Success: riding with a motorcycle trailer FEMA news March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Some motorcyclists like to attach a trailer to their bike. In the development of the current driving license directive the fact that sometimes motorcycles pull trailers was not taken into account (unlike with cars). The European Parliament now agreed on new, draft rules on EU driving licences and finally fixed an
European Parliament: driver training should focus on risk awareness FEMA news February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Today the European Parliament adopted new, draft rules on EU driving licences. No mandatory medical test will be required when a driving licence is being issued and renewed. The introduction of probation period for inexperienced drivers of at least two years. 18-year-olds can obtain a licence to drive a truck
