British motorcyclists meet the transport minister Member news May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 This week BMF representative Anna Zee and other members of the UK National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) met transport minister Richard Holden. The British motorcyclists' organisation BMF (a member of FEMA) focussed on the lack of motorcycling in wider transport policies, the need for emerging ‘smart’ roads and vehicle technologies, plus automated
Norwegian motorcyclists meet the transport minister Member news May 26, 2023 This week NMCU chairman Odd Terje Døvik met transport minister Jon-Ivar Nygård on the television program Good Morning Norway. The topic was what can be done to prevent accidents on motorcycles, considering last year's summer of accidents. The Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU (a member of FEMA) points out that, unfortunately, it
UK motorcyclists want more money for road maintenance Member news May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 MAG UK research showed that every year four motorcyclists die as a result of poor road maintenance and a further 70 per year suffer life-changing injuries in incidents where road surface defects are a contributory factor. The British Motorcycle Action Group(MAG) - a member of FEMA - renews its campaigning to
FEMA calls for a more realistic motorcycle licence FEMA news April 21, 2023April 20, 2023 We would like to see an easily accessible motorcycle licence that focusses on higher skills that lead to better risk awareness and preparation to handle unexpected situations. FEMA was disappointed when the European Commission published a proposal for a new Driving License Directive as part of its Road Safety Package earlier
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
Motorcycles are banned from parts of the Pyrenees National Park FEMA news April 4, 2023April 13, 2023 A measure to limit noise pollution prohibits the use of motorcycles in parts of the High Pyrenees Natural Park (El Parque Natural de los Altos Pirineos). Electric vehicles and cars are not covered by the ban. A ‘Special Noise Quality Zone’ (ZEPQA) was created, with a ban for motorcycles, quads and
Why are cable barriers still hurting motorcyclists? Blogs March 28, 2023March 27, 2023 Cable barriers are banned in some countries, while others still install them, despite the inherent risks for motorcyclists. The main problem with cable barriers - or wire rope fences - are the uprights; in the event of a motorcyclist's fall, these uprights will catch the motorcyclist, with all its horrible consequences.
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,
Governments and employers should promote motorcycling FEMA news March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 Politicians want us to walk, cycle, or use public transport. Motorcyclists however have different ideas when it comes to commuting, traveling to work. Better ideas, FEMA’s Wim Taal believes. FEMA’s survey on the commuting habits of motorcyclists shows that they use several different vehicles and different ways of travel. This way
New hopes for motorcycles with an internal combustion engine Blogs March 17, 2023March 16, 2023 Six member states of the European Union will not sign the regulation to ban the sale of new cars and vans with an internal combustion engine from 2035. FEMA's Dolf Willigers says this affects motorcycles too. Motorcycles are still not mentioned in the plans to decarbonize road transport in the European
