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.
Is there finally a safer alternative to cable barriers? FEMA news June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 Let’s not fool ourselves: no crash barrier is really safe for motorcyclists, but smart designers are able to think of barrier systems that could improve motorcyclists’ safety. FEMA talked to Roberto Impero, general manager at SMA Road Safety, the Italian company that developed and produces the Andromeda barrier, a so-called ‘smart
Motorcycle helmets: what are the rules? The United Nations (UN) sets the regulation that describes how your motorcycle helmet has to be produced and tested. UN regulation No. 22 applies to motorcycle helmets licensed to be sold as road-legal on European roads. The regulation establishes the ‘uniform provisions concerning the approval of protective helmets and their
Motorcycle helmets: what are the rules? FEMA news November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 The United Nations (UN) sets the regulation that describes how your motorcycle helmet has to be produced and tested. UN regulation No. 22 applies to motorcycle helmets licensed to be sold as road-legal on European roads. The regulation establishes the ‘uniform provisions concerning the approval of protective helmets and their
Swedish motorcyclists: include us in infrastructure plans from the start Member news April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Swedish motorcyclists’ association SMC met with the Minister for Infrastructure and presented the motorcyclists' views on the latest policy document on infrastructure. The Swedish government plans to present an infrastructure bill to the parliament in the autumn, regarding financial frameworks and the direction for a new planning period. In June of
Success: Romanian car drivers will be able to ride light motorcycles Member news March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 In few weeks, a new law will enter in force in Romania: driving licence B will also be valid for 125 cc motorcycles with an automatic transmission. Oana Radu, from the Romanian motorcyclists' organisation - and FEMA member - MotoADN, explains. What is the new rule? Driving licence B will also valid
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Chapter 8. Barriers and motorcyclists The purpose of road safety barriers and guardrails is to protect the road users from hazards on the roadside when an adequate clear zone cannot be provided. Barriers are also installed in the middle of the central reservation of roads to prevent head-on collisions. The installation of barriers presents a
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
Energy transition and the future of motorcycling Opinion pieces March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Will motorcycling as we know it change - or maybe even vanish - because of the energy transition that is announced by many governments? FEMA's Dolf Willigers explored what is going on and what it means for us. Are there alternatives, and what do they mean for motorcycling, and what
