On behalf of his family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Pearson (aka Fat Frank). A passionate advocate for riders rights in the 80s and 90s, he was an active MAG member in Cumbria (UK), an honorary Sydenham MAG member and the first General Secretary

French president Macron postponed the implementation of the European Union’s requirements for periodic motorcycle inspections. France’s transport ministry hit the brakes on an order for the nation’s army of motorbikers to get their machines tested every two years, after President Emmanuel Macron got wind of the plan. “Now is not the

The European Commission proposes policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. FEMA’s Dolf Willigers explains what the European Commission’s ‘Fit for 55' plans could mean for us motorcyclists. On 14 July 2021, the European Commission presented its ambitious package ‘Fit

The British government plans to ban the sale of new petrol-powered motorcycles. From 2035 all new motorcycles must be zero emission. Craig Carey-Clinch from the UK National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) tells the full story: The British government published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan. Although plans to end production of new internal combustion engined

Are you a motorcyclist? Then please take part in FEMA's international survey on motorcycle emissions and a possible ban on the sale of new petrol-powered motorcycles. THE SURVEY IS CLOSED.  

Under Dutch law it was explicitly forbidden for motorcyclists and their passengers to use lighting on the clothing or the helmet. The Dutch government has now deleted that ban from the law books. Dutch motorcyclists’ associations KNMV reports the following: It is like a bible for police officers and traffic instructors: the

The European Commission wants to revise the driving licence legislation and asks for feedback. FEMA asks the Commission to shift the focus from technical skills to better risk awareness and the ability to handle unexpected situations. The European Commission takes the next step to new driving licence legislation and has published

The European Parliament calls upon the European Commission to have all powered two- and three-wheelers periodically tested. On 26 April 2021, the European Parliament - in its plenary meeting - voted on the report about the review of the Roadworthiness Package. The vote confirmed the outcome of the earlier vote in

FEMA wants motorcycles and other powered two-wheelers to be included in Europe’s road safety plans. FEMA studied the European Commission's latest road safety plans and wrote an extensive response, stating that the plans focus on cars only and do not sufficiently take motorcyclists into account. FEMA can and will not support

Fuel identifiers have been placed on new vehicles and fuel pumps since 2018; this year labels will also be placed on charging stations and on all newly-produced electric vehicles. A European directive* requires European Union member states and European Economic Area states to improve the information given to consumers who are