The excessive noise of some bikes can lead to bans for motorcycles. The French motorcyclists' organization FFMC (member of FEMA) launched a campaign to point out that the only way to get respect is to respect others. If the weather is nice, it's the perfect opportunity to get the bikes out,
The IMA demands inclusion of motorcycles in Irish transport policy
FEMA member The Irish Motorcyclist’s Association (IMA) is calling on the Government to take three simple actions to help motorcyclists play a fair role in the post-lockdown transport restart. They have started a letter writing campaign. The 'Three Demands' letter writing campaign is to gain traction in relation to two-wheelers as
New speed limits for motorcycles in Dolomites.
Our Italian member Comitato Coordinamento Motociclisti (CCM) let us know that after the sound restrictions for motorcycles in Tyrol now also in Trentino the provincial government has taken measures. Tourists going to the Dolomites will have to be extra careful this year. The provincial government of Trentino (Italy) has established a
Round-table discussion of German motorcyclists with federal transport minister
Biker Union e.V. reports on the round table discussion of motorcyclists’ associations Biker Union e.V. (BU) and Bundesverband der Motorradfahrer e.V. (BVDM), both FEMA members, with the German Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer on 21 July 2020. Biker Union states that it is committed to make the debate on motorcycle
Bikers protest exclusion of motorcycles in Parisian transport plans
Several thousands of motorcyclists protested paid parking for powered two-wheelers on Saturday 18 July. Instead of making motorcyclists pay more, the Parisian city council and mayor Anne Hidalgo should favour them. French FEMA member FFMC was the organizer of this demo ride in Paris. The riders want to make clear that
New helmet rules from the United Nations
The United Nations have approved changes to the regulation that describes how your motorcycle helmet has to be produced and tested. These are the first changes in almost twenty years. FEMA's Wim Taal explains the most notable changes. The UN regulation No. 22 applies to motorcycle helmets licensed to be sold
UN allows self-driving cars up to 60 km/h
The United Nations (UN) adopted a regulation that will allow automated vehicles to be in primary control from January 2021. FEMA first wants to see evidence that motorcycles are detected. The UN Regulation establishes requirements for Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) for passenger cars which, once activated, are in primary control
British bikers demand a greater role for motorcycles
The British Motorcycle Action Group demands a role for motorcycles in transport plans after the Coronavirus lockdown ends. So far the United Kingdom's government focusses on walking and cycling and ignores the many advantages motorcycles can bring. Colin Brown explains MAG UK's demands. The United Kingdom has been severely affected by
How motorcyclists spend the summer holiday in 2020
More than 90 percent of Europe's motorcyclists will take a motorcycle holiday this summer and they are willing to spend their money. Recent news about stricter sound checks in certain countries has not affected their holiday plans. FEMA conducted a quick on-line survey to find out how many motorcyclists will travel
