MEPs Support FEMA On Guardrails

The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) reports that Dutch MEPs Corien Wortmann-Kool and Wim van de Camp are backing FEMA’s pledge for political action to put an end to dangerous crash barriers. The two Members of the European Parliament have put their weight behind FEMA’s campaign, urging the European Commission to take action now. […]

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Rise Of the Machines – Electric Power

Rise Of the Machines – Electric Power The European Commission (EC) on Road Safety has recommended a solution for “Dangerous Motorcycles”, which is that (Electric) power assisted pedal bikes and tilting three wheelers could become acceptable alternatives in the near future for some existing groups of PTW users (that’s motorcyclists in normal speak). However the […]

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Motorcycles Still Dangerous

Although certain parts of the “Dangerous Motorcycles” text has been removed from the Europa website. However the statement, “Riding a PTW (Powered Two Wheeler) is also much more dangerous than using another motor vehicle.” remains on the “knowledge” document in the “specialist” page on the Europa website. Read more on Right To Ride EU

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The Tampered Spirit of Motorcycling

Right To Ride says that the spirit and historic tradition of motorcyclists modifying their motorcycles will be eroded by suggested anti-tampering regulations for motorcycles. Our latest correspondence with DG (Directorate-General) Enterprise regarding a framework regulation for motorcycles to regulate emissions and the safety of motorcycles, through anti-tampering regulation, has brought important information to our attention. […]

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FEMA Promotes A Sustainable Future

FEMA – Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations – 24 national riders’ rights organisations from 19 European countries reports that at their last Committee Meeting in Brussels at the end of January 2010 the members of FEMA agreed to increase their focus on environmental issues. FEMA now has a mandate to call for CO2-labelling for newly […]

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Brussels Tampers With Motorcycles

Right To Ride reports that over in Euro land discussions are afoot that could change the world of motorcycling as we know it. A European Commission Motorcycle Working Group (MCWG) consisting of representatives from member states (National Government “Experts”), Motorcycle Industry, Motorcycle Retail Associations, Motorcycle User organisations and Associations, Uncle Tom Cobley and all, have […]

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Motorcycles – The Added Value Factor – EU

Motorcycles and mopeds are no longer branded dangerous by the European Commission’s website – EUROPA which is dedicated to road safety. Right To Ride protested about the statement, “Motorcycles and mopeds are the most dangerous mode of transport in the EU.” to Mr Antonio Tajani – Vice President for Transport Policy at the European Commission […]

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EU Brands Motorcycles As Dangerous

On the 2nd December the European Commission hosted a conference on the results of the public consultation preceding the drafting of the European Road Safety Action Programme 2011-2020. Most worrying is that they state in the context of failed solutions to reduce casualties, “Discouraging or restricting the use of PTWs may be more acceptable.” and […]

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We Are Not Bugs!

A new “safety” video produced by the Norsk Motorcykkel Union (NMCU) in Norway. The video has a comedy slant on the serious issue of car drivers that never see a motorcycle. In Norway, 8 out of ten collisions are caused by drivers that never see the motorcycle, similar to the issue that we face here! […]

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Driver Training and Traffic Safety Education – EU Consultation

Right To Ride has responded to a European Commission consultation which deals with a major area of road safety: driver training and traffic safety education. The objective of the consultation is to provide a framework to help further define guidelines and recommendations for efficient driver training and traffic safety education in the European Union. Right […]

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