Romanian success: motorcyclists do not need a fire extinguisher Member news November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 The obligation for motorcyclists in Romania to carry a fire extinguisher, reflective triangles and a first aid kit is cancelled. In Romania the highway code does not distinguish between cars and motorcycles. As a result, a motorcycle must carry a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and two reflective triangles. We
French protest against technical motorcycle inspections Member news November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 The highest administrative court in France has judged that mandatory periodical technical inspections of motorcycles and other powered two-wheelers has to be introduced. French riders' organisation FFMC calls on bikers to show their anger on the weekend of 26 and 27 November 2022. FFMC says: "When France introduced vehicle inspection for
Swedish recycle and reuse 80-100% of each motorcycle Member news November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 In Sweden motorcycle scrapyards already recycle 80-100% of each motorcycle, proving once more that stricter European recycling regulation is not necessary. All whole parts are disassembled and sold to motorcycle customers. Parts that are not sold are recycled within the framework of current regulations for plastic, liquids and metal. Europe has rules
British city calls motorcycles a ‘noisy safety risk’ Member news November 2, 2022November 1, 2022 The British city of Cambridge justifies high charges for a Sustainable Travel Zone by calling motorcycling a noisy safety risk. Motorcyclists' organisation BMF says these proposals are a poorly justified move against motorbikes. A new consultation from the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has suggested that motorcycles are a safety risk, are
Police Scotland on motorcycle theft: Don’t give thieves an easy ride! Member news October 21, 2022October 20, 2022 In a new campaign Police Scotland is calling on visitors and tourists who travel to Scotland on a motorcycle to be aware of motorcycle thieves. Flyers are available in English, German and Dutch (click on the language of your choice). Here are some of the tips Police Scotland: Fit a combined alarm
Danish riders reuse motorcycle parts on a large scale Member news October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 In Denmark dismantlers only send motorcycle parts beyond repair to be recycled. All other parts from the vehicle are dismantled and sold to motorcyclists for reuse. Danish research shows that the reuse of parts of dismantled bikes is very high; the collection and dismantling of motorcycles that are no longer in
MAG UK: Can self-driving vehicles safely interact with motorcyclists? Member news October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 The British Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is concerned about the ability of self-driving vehicles to safely interact with motorcyclists. The British government announced plans to roll out self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2025, with trials on motorways starting in 2023. Motorcyclists' organisation MAG - a member of FEMA - responded
Swedish riders take electric motorcycles on a road trip Member news October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 How far can you go on an electric motorcycle? Does the electric motorcycle deliver what it promises? Are there charging stations where you need them most? Swedish motorcyclists' association SMC took a road trip to answer all these questions and made a great video (see below). SMC tested electric bikes on a
British riders oppose the ban of new petrol-powered motorcycles Member news October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 After the British government recently proposed to stop the sale of new non-zero emission motorcycles from 2035, both British motorcyclists' organisations - BMF and MAG - have clearly expressed their views. The UK government proposed the following dates to stop the sale of new non-zero emission models: 2035 for all L-category
No mandatory motorcycle inspections in France Member news July 27, 2022July 28, 2022 The French decision to impose a mandatory technical inspection for motorcycles on 1 January 2023 is definitely buried, according to French motorcyclists' organisation FFMC. The wait was long, but it is here: the introduction of the periodical technical inspection for motorcycles is repealed. Understand that the decree of August 2021 imposing
