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
How to transport your motorcycle across European borders FEMA news November 15, 2022November 22, 2022 If you are a citizen of the UK or of an EU member state wanting to transport motorcycles in a van or on a trailer, you could encounter a lot of problems with customs authorities. The British National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) has now published general advice for riders who wish to
The UK wants to ban the sale of new fossil fuelled motorcycles from 2035 FEMA news July 18, 2022July 26, 2022 '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
Working together for motorcyclists’ needs FEMA news June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 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
France and UK debate the meaning of ‘means of transport’ FEMA news June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 Just when we thought the problems with transporting a motorcycle or a car from the UK to the European Union were solved, new problems arise. After the European Commission confirmed that transporting a motorcycle or a car (‘means of transport’) from the United Kingdom to the continent should not be a
No customs formalities when bringing UK bikes to the European Union FEMA news May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 British motorcyclists who had their bike transported to the European Union, often ran into trouble and were confronted with high fines in EU countries. Following action by FEMA, FIVA and NMC, the European Commission has now confirmed to us that taking a motorcycle or a car with you from the United
2021: FEMA’s review of the year FEMA news December 15, 2021January 10, 2023 Although physical meetings were not possible in 2021, we managed to keep advocating the interests of the European motorcyclists, in- and outside the European Union. In this article we give an overview of our activities. First, we give a summary and then you will find the more detailed actions by
Brits in trouble over motorcycle transport to the European Union FEMA news December 13, 2021December 14, 2021 British motorcyclists who have their bike transported to the European Union by truck or van, often run into trouble and are confronted with high fines and duties in EU countries. This is an unforseen consequence of Brexit, the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. British and European riders' organisations FEMA