FEMA survey: ‘Motorcycle parking should be free’ FEMA news May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Let us choose where to park safely and don’t ‘punish’ us by making us pay for our smart mobility choice; Europe’s motorcyclists are very outspoken when it comes to motorcycle parking. More and more authorities introduce restrictions on where a motorcycle can be parked. We also see a rise in the
No customs formalities when bringing UK bikes to the European Union FEMA news May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 British motorcyclists who had their bike transported to the European Union, often ran into trouble and were confronted with high fines in EU countries. Following action by FEMA, FIVA and NMC, the European Commission has now confirmed to us that taking a motorcycle or a car with you from the United
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
Climate plans provide chances for motorcycles Opinion pieces May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 FEMA's Dolf Willigers: 'Motorcycles are not the problem but part of the solution and go well with the present climate ambitions'. The fuel- and material-efficiency of motorcycles could provide chances in an environment where decarbonisation and reduction of weight and materials are the new goals. On the 14th of July 2021, both
My motorcycle, my data FEMA news April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 FEMA says motorcyclists - and car owners - must be able to be in control of the data that is generated by their vehicle. Tourists’ organisations federation FIA Region 1 has used for years the slogan ‘My car, my data’. For years now, FIA has fought the rights of car owners
Survey on motorcycle parking FEMA news April 14, 2022May 8, 2022 More and more authorities introduce restrictions on where a motorcycle can be parked. We also see a rise in the number of paid parking spaces for motorcycles. FEMA would like to know how motorcyclists feel about this. This survey closed on 8 May 2022. Top photograph by Dolf Willigers
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
Belgian motorcyclists go for safety FEMA news April 4, 2022April 14, 2022 Belgian research identified eight types of motorcyclists; which type are you? To better profile the Belgian motorcyclist, a representative sample of 3,000 Belgians over the age of 16 were interviewed about their use of motorcycles and other powered two-wheelers. The Belgian road safety research organisation Vias studied powered two-wheeler use in Belgium.
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
Looking for urban mobility solutions? Try motorcycles! Blogs March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 ‘Walk, cycle or use public transport’. That is the mantra that politicians nowadays recite when it comes to urban mobility. FEMA has a better idea: ride a motorcycle. When we all walk, cycle or use public transport, all problems will vanish into thin air. It’s a kind of detergent to clean
