Danish motorcyclists: make it legal for motorcyclists to filter Member news August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 Should so-called lane splitting or filtering – to ride between lanes of queuing or stagnant traffic on a motorcycle – be legal in Denmark? This is a question that has recently put Danish social media on fire. The catalyst for the debate was a feature, which was brought by TV2 East
Norway’s transport minister: ‘Road markings can improve motorcycle safety’ Member news August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Norwegian road authorities are testing a new road-safety measure for motorcyclists on Highway 22 near Øyeren: large white ellipses painted through several bends. The markings are intended to influence both road positioning and speed. By making the lane visually feel narrower, authorities hope riders will maintain a safer line through
Norwegian motorcyclists join pilot project for road markings Member news June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Norwegian motorcyclists association NMCU has contributed heavily to the establishment of markings in the roadway based on the model from Austria and Scotland. Since August 2024, when NMCU challenged the Director General of Public Roads on whether Norway should not put in place pilot projects based on the model from
Cypriot riders: ‘Real-world rider education must become a priority’ Member news May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 On 14 May 2026, the Cyprus Motorcycle Rights Club (CMRC) attended the event ‘Improving the Safety of Young Drivers and Riders’ at the Traffic Education Park in Lefkosia. The event was co-organized by the Traffic Department of the Police Headquarters and the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), within the framework of
‘Motorcycles are part of the solution, not a target for new tolls’ Member news April 22, 2026 Protecting motorcyclists’ interests is one of the main jobs a national riders’ organisation has. Here is a great example from Denmark, where DMC challenges politicians to start looking at motorcycles as a solution for mobility issues: A new report states that tolls can be the way forward to reduce congestion in
Norwegian motorcyclists: investing in young riders is very important Member news April 18, 2026April 17, 2026 The Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU believes that investing in young motorcyclists is one of the most important things we can do for the future of road safety. Here is their story: Young riders bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a genuine passion for motorcycling, qualities we value deeply. At the same time, we
French motorcyclists keep protesting mandatory inspections Member news April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Two years after the entry into force of the mandatory Periodical Technical Inspection (PTI) for motorcycles in France, the view of the French motorcyclists’ organisation FFMC – a member of FEMA - remains uncontested: this measure, imposed against any road safety logic, is only one more tax on the mobility
Danish motorcyclists: ‘stop discrimination against young motorcyclists’ Member news March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 The Danish motorcyclists’ organisation DMC has just sent an official letter to the Danish Parliament's Transport Committee, all youth parties and the country's media. The message is clear: the age limit for the A1 motorcycle licence should be lowered to 17 years to strengthen road safety through experience. In the letter,
French motorcyclists: ‘Low Emission Zones are on their way out’ Member news January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 More than a decade after they first appeared, Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in France are now the subject of a political turn, and it is undoubtedly a victory for the French motorcyclists' organisation FFMC. It’s not over, but it’s one more step towards their removal. Established from 2015 in the name
Will all motorcycles still be welcome in Copenhagen? Member news January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 The Danish city of Copenhagen has just submitted a new proposal for the establishment of a zero-emission zone. The Danish motorcyclists' organisation DMC is preparing its reaction, and wants to make sure motorcycles have a place in the capital. This is not a new topic for the DMC. They have followed