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 The wait was long, but it is here: the introduction of the periodical technical inspection for motorcycles is repealed.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
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
