FEMA, FIM Europe and NMC published an online survey about (mandatory) protective gear for motorcyclists, to gauge the European riders’ points of view. We receive information from a growing number of countries that governments are suggesting the mandatory use of (parts of) mandatory PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and we think it

Motorcyclists’ organisations FEMA, FIM Europe and NMC unveil a new set of joint position papers designed as powerful lobbying tools for the European motorcycling community. As the EU accelerates its work on mobility, climate policy, and road safety, these documents ensure that the voice of Europe’s riders is not only heard

FIM, supported by FEMA, has sent a letter to Jens Gieseke MEP, rapporteur on the revision of the Roadworthiness Package, urging him to maintain Member State flexibility regarding periodic technical inspections (PTIs) for motorcycles. The letter is also co-signed by 21 national motorcyclists' associations, in a historical cooperative effort to prevent

FIM, FIVA, and FEMA reaffirm their support for improving road safety in Europe but urge the European Parliament to reject mandatory EU‑wide Periodic Technical Inspections (PTIs) for motorcycles, including the proposed extension of the scope to bikes above 50cc. In a joint statement the three argue that the current Roadworthiness Directive

For the second year in a row Olea Kvalsvik has been elected as FEMA's President. All members of the FEMA Management Board have also been re-elected: Eric Maldiney (treasurer), Jesper Christensen, Jari Kielinen, Michael Noonan and Kristrún Tryggvadóttir. During this year's annual general meeting, held in the Netherlands, we also welcomed two

Members of the European Parliament from ten different countries want to keep the option to exempt motorcycles from Periodical Technical Inspections in countries where effective alternative road safety measures are introduced. After European Parliament rapporteur Jens Gieseke published his draft report on the European Commission’s proposal to revise the Roadworthiness Package,

European Parliament rapporteur Jens Gieseke has published his draft report on the European Commission’s proposal to revise the Roadworthiness Package, which includes Periodical Technical Inspections (PTI). Gieseke wants all motorcycles over 50 cc to be tested, no exceptions. The full amendment reads: "Testing the roadworthiness of motorcycles has clear benefits for

The British government announced a consultation into reforms to the current motorcycle training, testing and licensing regime. This comes as part of a new Road Safety Strategy for the first time in more than a decade. The consultation is strongly welcomed by the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC), a coalition of

EU Council and Parliament strike a deal on the rules for vehicle circularity and the management of end-of-life vehicles. The Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional agreement on the regulation concerning circularity requirements for vehicle design and the management of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The new rules will

A great victory for European motorcyclists: European transport ministers set the Council’s position on the roadworthiness package, which puts forward an update of EU standards with regards to periodic roadworthiness tests, technical roadside inspections and registration of vehicle data. Thomas Danielsen, Danish Minister for Transport said: “I am pleased that we