French protest: ‘we will take care of our motorcycles’ Member news April 21, 2023May 17, 2023 On Saturday 22 April 2023 French motorcyclists will take to the streets to protest mandatory periodical technical inspections of motorcycles. Following the decision of the French Council of State of 31 October 2022, the establishment of a periodical motorcycle technical control seems irrevocable. Yet, French riders are not giving up their
British motorcyclists meet minister for decarbonisation Member news March 23, 2023March 22, 2023 The British Motorcycle Action Group told the minister for decarbonisation that the UK government should abandon its plan to ban the sale of new vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE). MAG chair Neil Liversidge: “There are no reasons why electric and ICE vehicles cannot co-exist.” Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) Chair,
NMCU & Bikelife: working together for Norwegian motorcyclists Member news March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU has joined forces with BikeLife, which focusses on the 'feelgood' side of motorcycling, to strengthen the voice of Norwegian riders. NMCU celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and is the only nationwide motorcyclists’ organisation. NMCU works to ensure that Norwegian motorcyclists are politically represented. This happens through
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