New Dutch in-depth study into motorcycle accidents

In the Netherlands an in-depth study into motorcycle accidents shows that in more than half of the crashes, a collision with another road user resulted in the most serious injury. The crash opponent was most often a passenger car. The aim of this in-depth study by SWOV Institute for Road Safety

Eight good tips to become a thinking and safe motorcyclist

As a motorcyclist, you are always responsible for your own road safety. Keep in mind that lack of experience makes it easy to make mistakes. You cannot buy experience, but a simple and effective aid is always to think eight seconds ahead in your riding, to have time to correct

Norwegian motorcyclists: investing in young riders is very important

The Norwegian motorcyclists’ organisation NMCU believes that investing in young motorcyclists is one of the most important things we can do for the future of road safety. Here is their story: Young riders bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a genuine passion for motorcycling, qualities we value deeply. At the same time, we

FEMA launches young motorcyclists initiative

This week FEMA hosted the first formal meeting of our members’ young riders' representatives, marking the start of an initiative that we hope will continue to grow and gain its own momentum. Member organisations have nominated young delegates to represent their countries and share perspectives on the current situation and the

Survey: motorcyclists and protective clothing

FEMA, FIM Europe and NMC published an online survey about (mandatory) protective gear for motorcyclists, to gauge the European riders’ points of view. We receive information from a growing number of countries that governments are suggesting the mandatory use of (parts of) mandatory PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and we think it

Why is FEMA part of the Dutch Motorplatform?

The Dutch Motorplatform is a coordination and advisory platform that brings the right actors together and improves outcomes for motorcyclists through alignment and shared action. The central objective is to improve motorcycle road safety, by sharing safer riding practices and training approaches, organising risk awareness campaigns, and by promoting data-driven

French motorcyclists keep protesting mandatory inspections

Two years after the entry into force of the mandatory Periodical Technical Inspection (PTI) for motorcycles in France, the view of the French motorcyclists’ organisation FFMC – a member of FEMA - remains uncontested: this measure, imposed against any road safety logic, is only one more tax on the mobility

FEMA, FIM Europe & NMC update their position papers on motorcycling

Motorcyclists’ organisations FEMA, FIM Europe and NMC unveil a new set of joint position papers designed as powerful lobbying tools for the European motorcycling community. As the EU accelerates its work on mobility, climate policy, and road safety, these documents ensure that the voice of Europe’s riders is not only heard

FIM & FEMA: no mandatory testing of motorcycles

FIM, supported by FEMA, has sent a letter to Jens Gieseke MEP, rapporteur on the revision of the Roadworthiness Package, urging him to maintain Member State flexibility regarding periodic technical inspections (PTIs) for motorcycles. The letter is also co-signed by 21 national motorcyclists' associations, in a historical cooperative effort to prevent

Danish motorcyclists: ‘stop discrimination against young motorcyclists’

The Danish motorcyclists’ organisation DMC has just sent an official letter to the Danish Parliament's Transport Committee, all youth parties and the country's media. The message is clear: the age limit for the A1 motorcycle licence should be lowered to 17 years to strengthen road safety through experience. In the letter,

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