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 The wait was long, but it is here: the introduction of the periodical technical inspection for motorcycles is repealed.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
Bigger isn’t always better Member news June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 The Cyprus Motorcyclists Rights Club (CMRC) - a member of FEMA - has succeeded to have the legal size of motorcycle number plates reduced. The bill, which includes the change of license plates for motorcycles to a smaller size, has been passed by parliament and is effective immediately. Over the years, CMRC
German road bans: even electric motorcycles are banned Member news June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Electric motorcycles are also not allowed to drive on routes that are closed to motorcycles in the popular German region of Hochtaunus. In the Hochtaunauskreis (Hesse) - and unfortunately not only there - there are currently temporary road closures for legal motorcycles and for motorcyclists who behave in accordance with the
Romanian motorcyclists fined for not having a fire extinguisher Member news May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 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. Until recently, the police ignored these provisions and did not impose fines on motorcycle and moped owners. This has changed and
Austrian bikers protest the 95dB regulation Member news May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Motorcyclists’ organisation Bikers’ Voice (a probationary member of FEMA) is organising an information & protest rally for equal treatment, against the 95dB regulation, against motorcycle road bans. In some Austrian regions motorcycles with a registered standing sound emission of more than 95 dB (A) are banned from using the road. But
German motorcyclists fight for open roads Member news April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 German motorcyclists will stand up against road closures for motorcycles by organising a demonstration in the Feldberg area on Saturday 14 May 2022. With horror, disappointment and annoyance, the motorcycle associations in the German region of Hochtaunus have had to take note of more planned 'temporary' road closures exclusively for motorcycles
British bikers want secure charging for electric motorcycles Member news March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 MAG UK: "If we are to see progress in the electrification of the motorcycle fleet, then some serious debate needs to be had on the specific needs of motorcyclists when it comes to the question of charging." The British Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has said that the newly published electric vehicle
How money helps improve motorcycle safety Member news March 10, 2022 Swedish motorcyclists’ organisation SMC shows that financial support from authorities can seriously help improve road safety. Grants allow the real experts to work on motorcycle safety. For a few years, SMC has been granted support from the Swedish Transport Administration, which has been a targeted grant to organisations that work actively
Roadside motorcycle inspections in Denmark Member news March 9, 2022March 10, 2022 If you’re riding to Denmark, be prepared to have your motorcycle inspected during a roadside check. Hans Henrik and Thomas from Danish motorcyclists’ organisation DMC (a member of FEMA) explain how a new Danish law can affect foreign travellers as well. It’s a nice sunny day. You’re riding your motorcycle on
German motorcyclists join forces against road closures Member news February 24, 2022February 25, 2022 The newly founded German motorcyclists' Action Alliance rejects road closures for powered two-wheelers only in the popular region of Hochtaunus. In January 2022, ten motorcyclist organisations from the German Rhine-Main region founded the ‘Hochtaunus action alliance for everybody’. The occasion was the announcement to close three access roads to the Großer
