Archives for 2012

Shouting or Educating?

Over the weekend my BMF (British Motorcyclists Federation) members’ magazine – Motorcycle Rider – slipped through the letterbox. As soon as it was removed from its plastic wrapper I leafed through to the lobby section to read up on what the BMF’s political bod Chris Hodder was up to as regarding the EU Commission regulation […]

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Evolution of Motorcycle Safety

Bennetts the motorcycle insurance provider has produced – “The Evolution of Motorcycle Safety Infographic”. The infographic promotes and highlights the most important moments in motorcycle safety development since the invention of the motorcycle, in 1883. However, the eagle eyed viewers in Northern Ireland will spot the difference in some dates, such as the introduction of […]

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Fighting Theft!

This week the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI), has launched an official security marking scheme called The MASTER Security Scheme to be utilised by its motorcycle members. According to the MCI and listed on the MASTER Security Scheme website, these include BMW Motorad – Honda – Kawasaki – Suzuki – Triumph – Yahama. MCI commented, “The […]

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First Aid Perfectly Formed

The most recent First Aid For Riders full day course – delivered by St John Ambulance (NI) in Northern Ireland saw a perfectly formed class of riders. Although the attendance was low in numbers, the riders from the Goldwing Owners Club of Ireland (GWOCI) North West Region and one individual rider, received the usual high […]

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ETRA on PTI

ETRA, the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association clarifies its position on the recently announced European Commission proposal for mandatory periodical technical inspections (roadworthiness testing) for all Powered Two Wheelers. ETRA states that it, “Shares the Commission’s view that accurate and stringent technical inspections can contribute to saving more lives on European roads.” The current EU rules […]

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Washington Post

On the 15th July “The Washington Post” published an article entitled – “Britain’s continental drift away from the European Union” on its website The article states that, “Proposed new pan-European rules would forbid motorcycle owners from doctoring bikes themselves, outraging tens of thousands of British bikers and becoming the latest symbol here of continental authority […]

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Regulation – Almost There!

Concerning the Approval and Market Surveillance of 2- or 3 Wheel Vehicles and Quadricycles. We have received from the office of the IMCO Committee chairman Malcolm Harbour, the following brief: The informal trialogue negotiations between the EP and the Council have now come to a close and the responsible Member State Permanent Representatives will discuss […]

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More Bikes In Bus Lanes

Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced at the start of July 2012, the opening of two new bus lanes in Belfast city centre, on Oxford Street and East Bridge Street, both of which will allow access for motorcycles. The Minister said: “The new bus lanes are part of the Belfast on the Move Transport Masterplan […]

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Vehicle Registration Regulation

Coming across organisations that lobby and work within the EU legislative procedures, but do so with professionalism, is certainly a breath of fresh air. In their latest newsletter, the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) reports that it has communicated its position on Vehicle Registration to key MEPs concerning a European Commission proposal for a […]

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UK Riders Popping Corks!

The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) has commented on today’s press release from the EU Commission concerning the proposal for European wide Road Worthiness Testing (RWT) for PTWs (Powered Two Wheelers – motorcycles, scooters and mopeds). The Federation continues its call for the withdrawal of the introduction of mandatory annual technical inspections for all […]

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