Northern Ireland - Great news from the BMF - British Motorcyclists Federation in Northern Ireland - Biker safety cards re-launched. A safety initiative for motorcyclists has been re-launched in Northern Ireland during the NI Motorcycle Festival at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. Called Biker NI Safety Cards, the free cards are intended to help protect motorcyclists in the event of a road traffic collision. Motorcycle users can record vital personal details such as their medical history on the card. It is then inserted inside a helmet to be used by medical … [Read more...]
Could Be – No To Vnuk
Europe - ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, the trade association that represents manufacturers of motorcycles in Europe has welcomed the position of the Internal Market Committee of the European Parliament on the MID - Motor Insurance Directive. As we previously reported over the last couple of years, the “Vnuk Judgement” concerned a 2014 decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) in relation to the judgement’s possible effects on proposed changes to motor vehicle use and motor insurance within the European Union. “The Vnuk … [Read more...]
NABD On The Highways
England - Last year Rick Hulse the Chairman of National Association for Bikers (NABD) wrote an article published in the bike magazine Back Street Heroes regarding his participation in the Highways England Motorcycle Safety Working Group. As Rick explains, “Just occasionally I have been involved in consultative committees or working groups that have actually made a positive difference for motorcyclists with disabilities and in some cases for motorcyclists in general but these have been few and far between.” Ricks initial thought was, “I’ll go along to the first meeting … [Read more...]
FIM – Thailand – ABS – Brakes
Thailand – The FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme on their visit to the TTK Asia test facility says that a Combined Brake System (CBS) for small motorcycles is not good enough compared to ABS (Antilock Braking System) in an emergency stop. FIM said this after the TTK ASIA Test facility was visited on the 18th December 2018 by FIM Asia President Stefan Carapiet, FIM Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross, and Thongchai Wongsawan, President of FMSCT (Federation of Motor Sport Clubs if Thailand) Thailand. What the FIM said in full was that, … [Read more...]
Mutual Concession London Emissions
London – Since we published the details contained in the results of the - Who Rides London? – survey we haven’t published many updates on the plans from Transport for London (Tfl) to introduce a ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) in the city where certain motorcycles (Powered Two Wheelers – PTWs) are to be charged £12.50 per day, the same as all other vehicles that do not meet the emissions target set by TfL. The survey was a study to identify specific issues relating to PTWs which fall within the Euro 3 emission standards (PTWs manufactured from 2007 onwards) or … [Read more...]
Thieves Aghast At Tactical Contact
United Kingdom – London – Metropolitan Police - Finally dispelling the myth that those using/stealing scooters and motorcycles will evade police if they remove helmets when being chased, the Met Police held a briefing on their “tactics” for disabling moped/scooter/motorcycle linked theft. At the briefing in Scotland yard on Friday 23rd November, one might say a sort of a Black Friday for two wheeled enable thieves, police chiefs warned that there is no maximum speed for police cars to hit mopeds, and that it is a common misconception among moped thieves that officers … [Read more...]
ACEM – Job Opening
Europe - Job opening - ACEM is currently looking to expand its team with a new technical officer - ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, is the trade association that represents manufacturers of motorcycles in Europe. ACEM members include 17 manufacturing companies and 17 national industry associations in 14 different European countries. About 300,000 jobs depend on the motorcycle, moped, tricycle and quadricycle industry in Europe. ACEM works closely with the EU institutions, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders, in different policy-areas. … [Read more...]
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