CMC: ‘Motorcycles must be included in driver assistance systems’

Reliable detection of motorcycles by driver assistance systems in cars is essential to avoid collisions and decrease the number of motorcyclist accidents. A white paper published by the Connected Motorcycle Consortium discusses the current state of automobile Advanced Driver Assistance Systems from a two-wheeler detection point of view. It also presents

No mandatory motorcycle inspections in France

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 The wait was long, but it is here: the introduction of the periodical technical inspection for motorcycles is repealed.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

The UK wants to ban the sale of new fossil fuelled motorcycles from 2035

'It is important that motorcycles do not remain fossil fuelled as the rest of the transport fleet cleans up', according to Trudy Harrison MP, Minister of State for Transport for the United Kingdom. The government of the United Kingdom has launched an open consultation, called 'L-category vehicles: ending sales of new

‘Maybe we should not want a transition to electric motorcycles too quickly’

A European Council decision leaves room for the internal combustion engine. The European Commission wants to ban the sale of vehicles with an internal combustion engine from 2035. The political reality may however force the Commission to accept a compromise that allows for vehicles to run on alternative fuel alongside battery

Bigger isn’t always better

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

Working together for motorcyclists’ needs

International collaboration is key when it comes to addressing modern-day issues that affect motorcyclists. Motorcyclists’ organisations FEMA, FIM Europe and NMC have therefore signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize and strengthen the bond between them. FEMA, FIM Europe and the British National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) agree that it is most important

Maria Nordqvist retires as FEMA Board member

Maria Nordqvist, from Swedish motorcyclists' organisation SMC, has been presented with a 'certificate of recognition' by FEMA president Anna Zee. Maria has been a delegate for SMC and a FEMA board member for more than two decades. The certificate was presented to Maria during FEMA's Committee meeting on 11 June 2022, which

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