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 […]
Mandatory ABS Is Not A Solution
23rd October 2010
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, […]
Motorcyclists are Vulnerable?
20th October 2010
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 […]
Crash Proof Bike Safety System
30th July 2010
A video is spreading like wildfire through the various motorcycle web forums and shows a German TV company allegedly filming the advantages of a motorcycle fitted with crash proof “warning” systems. The system fitted to the bike includes a computer that monitors the motorcycle’s environment using video feeds and distance data. The system constantly searches […]
MAG UK Comes Out EU Safety
27th July 2010
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) has put out a press release opposing the European Unions (EU) “well-intentioned but wrong” safety proposals regarding its new Road Safety Action Programme (RSAP) for the upcoming 10 years. UK riders’ representative organisation the Motorcycle Action Group, has joined the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) to warn that […]
FEMA Comes Out EU Safety
26th July 2010
The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) has put out a press release opposing the European Unions (EU) well-intentioned but wrong safety proposals regarding its new Road Safety Action Programme (RSAP) for the upcoming 10 years . Reiterating what we already stated at Right To Ride (European Commission – Carrot and Stick) on the 22nd […]
European Commission – Carrot and Stick
22nd July 2010
The European Commission (EC) has announced it is adopting challenging plans to reduce the number of road deaths on Europe’s roads by half in the next 10 years. The initiatives proposals range from setting higher standards for vehicle safety, to improving the training of road users, and increasing the enforcement of road rules in order […]
