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Swedish riders: why do we still have wire barriers despite the obvious risks to motorcyclists?

Swedish motorcyclists’ organisation SMC - a member of FEMA - asks the Swedish Transport Administration to include several recommendations regarding friction, railings and the inclusion of motorcyclists in the design of streets and roads to increase traffic safety for motorcyclists. The Swedish Transport Administration's rules for how roads and streets should

Swedish motorcyclists: EU scrapping directive restricts individual freedom

Swedish motorcyclists' organisation SMC - a member of FEMA - is strongly critical of the EU's proposal for a new scrapping directive - the proposal wants to solve a problem that does not exist! Just like FEMA, SMC believes that the proposal results in significant restrictions and intrusions on individual

Swedish motorcyclists are critical about Europe’s driving license’ proposals

Swedish motorcyclists’ organisation SMC has responded to the EU Commission's proposal for a new driver's license directive. SMC notes with disappointment that no changes have been made regarding the part concerning driving licenses for motorcycles and mopeds despite many contributions over the years from the SMC and other national and European

Swedish recycle and reuse 80-100% of each motorcycle

In Sweden motorcycle scrapyards already recycle 80-100% of each motorcycle, proving once more that stricter European recycling regulation is not necessary. All whole parts are disassembled and sold to motorcycle customers. Parts that are not sold are recycled within the framework of current regulations for plastic, liquids and metal. Europe has rules

Swedish riders take electric motorcycles on a road trip

How far can you go on an electric motorcycle? Does the electric motorcycle deliver what it promises? Are there charging stations where you need them most? Swedish motorcyclists' association SMC took a road trip to answer all these questions and made a great video (see below). SMC tested electric bikes on a

Maria Nordqvist retires as FEMA Board member

Maria Nordqvist, from Swedish motorcyclists' organisation SMC, has been presented with a 'certificate of recognition' by FEMA president Anna Zee. Maria has been a delegate for SMC and a FEMA board member for more than two decades. The certificate was presented to Maria during FEMA's Committee meeting on 11 June 2022, which

How money helps improve motorcycle safety

Swedish motorcyclists’ organisation SMC shows that financial support from authorities can seriously help improve road safety. Grants allow the real experts to work on motorcycle safety. For a few years, SMC has been granted support from the Swedish Transport Administration, which has been a targeted grant to organisations that work actively

Swedish government cancels speed reductions

In a country like Sweden, where long distance driving is a part of life, speed reductions lead to a lot of criticism. Swedish motorcyclists have better ideas to improve road safety than simply reducing speed. Since 2016, the Swedish Transport Administration has reduced speeds from 90-100 km/h to 80 km/h on

New Swedish riders find motorcycle licence too expensive

With the current European rules for driving licences under review, Swedish motorcyclists’ organisation SMC takes a closer look at how Swedes experience their journey to become licenced riders. SMC - a member of FEMA - conducted a survey of those who have taken a driving licence in the period 2018-2021. In

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