Success in Spain: no mandatory airbag for motorcyclists

The Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic has withdrawn its wish to make the use of airbag vests or jackets mandatory for motorcyclists. The Directorate-General for Traffic introduced the mandatory use of airbags in the draft reform of the traffic regulations in March 2021. The proposal led to protests from motorcyclists, as became

Swedish road users like motorcyclists

A survey shows that motorcyclists are the second most liked road user group in Swedish traffic. This is a positive result for motorcyclists’ association SMC, since motorcycle riders often face criticism. The number one are tractor drivers and in third place you find the lorry drivers, according to a survey from

Survey shows British motorcyclists are not ready to give up petrol bikes

More and more national governments are planning to ban the sale of petrol-powered vehicles in the near future. The British Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) asked motorcyclists’ attitudes to the potential phasing out of petrol motorcycles. MAG UK - a member of FEMA - recently ran a survey to establish a

German Federal Transportminister on noise: ‘Road closures are no option’

Noise annoyance is a big problem in Germany that has caused many protests from civilians and action groups. Road authorities often react by closing roads completely or during specific times. In 2020 the German federal meeting of governments of state (the Bundesrat) adopted far reaching proposals to limit the sound emission

How to improve the driving licence

The European Commission wants to revise the driving licence legislation and asks for feedback. FEMA asks the Commission to shift the focus from technical skills to better risk awareness and the ability to handle unexpected situations. The European Commission takes the next step to new driving licence legislation and has published

European Parliament: no more exceptions for motorcycle testing

The European Parliament calls upon the European Commission to have all powered two- and three-wheelers periodically tested. On 26 April 2021, the European Parliament - in its plenary meeting - voted on the report about the review of the Roadworthiness Package. The vote confirmed the outcome of the earlier vote in

Cypriot motorcyclists discuss road safety with the transport minister

The Cyprus Motorcyclists’ Rights Club recently met with the Minister of Transport; the meeting focussed on the need for increased road safety. The meeting with the Minister of Transport Mr. Giannis Karousos and with officials of the Ministry and Road Safety Department was held at the Ministry. CMRC, the Cyprus Motorcyclists’

Where are the electric motorcycles?

The European Union aims for a 90% reduction in transport emissions and a ban on petrol engines. Car manufacturers jump at the opportunity to sell us one of their newly developed electric or hybrid cars, but the established motorcycle industry does not appear to be so keen. FEMA’s Dolf Willigers

Swedish Transport Administration: ‘Riding a motorcycle is fantastic fun’

This is how the Swedish Transport Administration welcomes new riders: "Have you finally started your journey towards becoming a motorcyclist? Towards long trips in Europe or spontaneous excursions and evening trips with friends? Wonderful!" A unique cooperation between Sweden’s motorcyclists, traffic schools and transport administration has resulted in a brand-new campaign

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