EU Driving Licence – Not That Bad!

The Department of the Environment (DOE) has silently issued a document on their Road Safety website, which contains the Summary of Consultation Responses, the Department’s Response, and Next Steps regarding the implementation of the 3rd EC Directive On Driving Licences. The directive from the European Union, which must be transposed into national legislation by 19th […]

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Regulation Not Strangulation

Right To Ride has split in two, separating European from Northern Ireland issues that affect riders.  Our new website www.righttoride.eu will concentrate on legislation from the EU Commission, especially that which threatens to strangle motorcycling. The proposals for new Framework regulations continues in its progress through the European legislative system which we say is a […]

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IMCO Committee

The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) met on the 30th November 2010 to discuss the EU Commission’s proposal for a regulation on type-approval and market surveillance of L-category vehicles. The IMCO is responsible in this context for – the harmonisation of technical standards – The promotion and protection of the economic interests of […]

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Opposing Mandatory ABS

MP Sammy Wilson speaks out regarding mandatory ABS (Advanced Braking Systems) for Northern Ireland bikers. Right To Ride has been in regular contact with Sammy about biking issues and we are delighted that he has once again demonstrated that he listens and is prepared to say it as it is. Wilson Opposes Mandatory ABS For […]

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Shooting The Messenger!

As many of our supporters and fellow riders know, we at Right To Ride have carried out a campaign to raise awareness about the development of an ITS product named the “Force Feedback Throttle” in the project SAFERIDER. Our concerns were shared by many throughout the world including well known experts and riders that have […]

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EU Regulation October Round Up

The European Commission has made public its proposal for new regulations  on the Approval and Market Surveillance of Two –  or Three – Wheel Vehicles, on the 4th October, aimed to regulate emissions and the safety of motorcycles. The EU Commission (DG Enterprise) has proposed the mandatory fitting of advanced braking systems on new motorcycles, […]

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What The Hell?

The Online Magazine Hell For Leather has reported on the European Commission proposals regarding  motorcycle framework regulations and have asked the question, “Are we really going to lose the ability to switch off ABS?” in an article, “The facts behind Europe’s alleged ban on switchable ABS – EU-motorcycle-framework-ABS“ As previously reported,  the Federation of European […]

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Mandatory ABS Is Not A Solution

As reported by Right To Ride, the meeting of the Working Group on “Motorcycles”/MVEG took place in Brussels on the 21st October. The EU Commission presented its proposal for a regulation on type-approval and market surveillance of L-category vehicles. The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) who were present at the meeting to exchange views, […]

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Motorcyclists are Vulnerable?

MEP biker Bernd Lange (Germany) – raising the awareness of dangers faced by his fellow riders – around 50% of accidents are caused by the fact that there is not enough recognition by car drivers – who need to be educated to have better cooperation with motorbikes. Malcolm Harbour MEP (UK) – regarding key causes […]

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FIM – Not Just Sporting Matters

You may be aware of the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), which was founded in 1904 and is the world governing body for motorcycle sport. Among its 49 FIM World Championships, the main events covered are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro and Speedway. The FIM is an independent association formed by 101 National […]

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