Norway - "Full Kontroll" - Full Control a book from the Nowegian riders organisation - Norsk Motorcykkel Union - NMCU - which looks at the overall perspective of how to become a good rider has moved from its paper and downloadable pdf versions to a series of films on Youtube Although the films are only available in Norwegian at this time, the Full Control book - is available in English - updated in 2013 - the book is written by motorcyclists and includes sections that assess the road, traffic, motorcycles, equipment and accessories. The language is clear and easy to … [Read more...]
Decision On Vnuk?
In December 2016 we reported on the "Vnuk Judgement" which concerned a 2014 decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to the judgement's possible effects on proposed changes to motor vehicle use and motor insurance within the European Union. "The Vnuk judgement concerned a case before the European Court of Justice about a man (Mr Vnuk) who was injured when he was knocked off a ladder by a trailer that was attached to a tractor, in a barn in Slovenia. The effect of the judgment is that any vehicle that falls within the Motor Insurance Directives’ … [Read more...]
EU Lobbying – Comfort
Europe - FIM Europe reports that their representatives met in Brussels at the European Parliament to discuss motorcycling issues - sporting and non-sporting - with MEP Mr Wim Van De Camp Mr Martin de Graaff - FIM Europe -1st Deputy President - was instrumental in arranging the meeting which took place on 2nd February at the premises of the European Parliament. Mr Wim van de Camp is a well-respected Member of the European Parliament since 2009 (member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism – – PPE coordinator - substitute member of the Committee on International … [Read more...]
AMA – What’s The Beef?
United States – Global – The American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) is asking, “What’s the beef with motorcycles?” as they report that a US federal agency are attempting to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe – along with other products - as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef. Naturally the American Motorcyclist Association opposes the proposed tariff, “Because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural … [Read more...]
FIM Europe – Analysing Motorcycling
As road going motorcyclists we are well aware of the rider organisations that represent their members in various countries, which include those that work together, especially in Europe to promote, protect and preserve motorcycling. While we report and comment on these organisations, one that you might not be familiar with is, (although we do put their “stuff” up) the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) – Europe – FIM Europe. You may be familiar with the FIM as the global governing/sanctioning body of motorcycle racing but not the work of FIM Europe (in the … [Read more...]
The Vnuk Judgment
The Vnuk court case came to our attention about 6 months ago and we commenced collecting information on the 2014 decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to the “Vnuk judgment” and its possible effects on proposed changes to motor vehicle use and motor insurance within the European Union. Recently the topic has been stirred up by movement within the UK Government through its public consultation, along with a joint statement by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), the Amateur Motor Cycle Association (AMCA) and the Auto-Cycle Union … [Read more...]
Thank You European Union
Motorcycling is alive and well – thanks to the European Union! This article never made it onto Motorcycle Minds during the run up to the United Kingdom (England - Scotland - Wales - Northern Ireland) EU referendum. We think it is well worth another look and update it with some fresh information and thoughts after the "Brexit" results. EU Referendum and U.K. Motorcycling Trevor and I (Motorcycle Minds) have been watching the EU referendum debate over the last few weeks and as the date to vote draws near, we have decided to “come out” with our position regarding the … [Read more...]
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