MoT Exemption

Historic vehicles exempt from MoT NI Direct Government Services has reported on their news page that from Monday 30th September 2013, motor cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles manufactured or registered before 1960 will be exempt from the mandatory MoT testing. NI Direct say, “MOT reminders will no longer be issued for these vehicles. The Driver […]

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Motorcycle Roadcraft

Over on the Ride It Right Facebook page, in the middle of August, we reported on the new editions of Roadcraft and Motorcycle Roadcraft from “the Police Foundation”. If you have never heard of “Motorcycle Roadcraft” here is the official blurb about it: “Motorcycle Roadcraft is the definitive guide to better, safer riding. Incorporating current […]

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Moving DVA Services

With less than a week in his new “job” the new Minister for the Department of the Environment (DOE) Mark Durkin is continuing his predecessor, Alex Atwood’s defence to keep the delivery of vehicle and registration services here in Northern Ireland. The Department for Transport (DfT) in London has announced a consultation which will look […]

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Historic MoT Exemption

Historic vehicles exempt from MOT – Attwood Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced on Monday 29th April 2013 that he is exempting pre-1960 historic vehicles from the MOT test. All historic vehicles with a manufacture date before 1960, which have not undergone substantial change, will be exempt from the MOT test. It would seem that the […]

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Testing – Routes & Clothing

On 19th January 2013, a  European Directive (3rd European Driving Licence Directive) was implemented. The directive included a raft of changes to the motorcycle licence and testing requirements for new riders. We had meant to add the “GET ON”  campaigns “Routes to Riding” flow chart up on the website for a while now and finally […]

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New EU Licence

The Northern Ireland  Department Of The Environment (DOE) has posted a reminder regarding the new EU rules (3rd EC Directive On Driving Licences), which is not just for motorcyclists, but also for car drivers who tow trailers, bus drivers, lorry drivers and driving examiners. The directive was passed by the European Parliament in 2006 and […]

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Advice MOT & Driving Tests

Advice on attending MOT and driving tests NI Direct government services have published some advice regarding possible disruption to driving test and MOT test appointments due to ongoing protests. If you have a driving test or MOT test appointment, you should attend the test centre as normal. Driver and Vehicle Agency test centre managers will […]

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No Need For Series Of Tests

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) in the UK has published a press release about the introduction of the 3rd European Driving Licence Directive (3DLD) in January 2013. The MCIA is emphasising that riders do not need to take a series of tests. The MCIA reports that there are misinterpretations which seem to centre on the […]

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MCN Lifts The Lid On A2 Bikes

As some of you are undoubtedly aware, the weekly motorcycle newspaper Motorcycle News (MCN) has had a reputation for sensationalism and for embellishing facts to grab headlines. But something happened a few months ago, the presentation and format changed along with the editor. It was a good day for motorcycle journalism. A new focus on […]

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Surprised Experienced Biker

IAM safety course surprises experienced biker – learning skills that had never occurred to him. Davy Cunningham from Newtownabbey Belfast, who rides a Suzuki VSTROM 1000cc, said “I highly recommend the IAM Advanced Motorcycle Test to motorcyclists – it’s taught me a great deal that had never occurred to me, like anticipation and planning my […]

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