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Innovative road markings for motorcyclists are successful

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

More action is needed to improve motorcycle safety

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

‘Motorcycles should be allowed to be serviced by independent workshops’

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

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

Motorcyclists unite – FEMA and FIM formalize their relationship

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

Can electronic warnings improve road safety for motorcyclists?

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

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

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

Success: riding with a motorcycle trailer

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

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

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