Regulation News Releases

You can now view all our press releases and articles regarding the proposed European Commission regulation.

From our first views and recommendations to DG Enterprise (MCWG) in January 2010 to:

Our reflection of Dutch MEP Wim van de Camp’s draft report from the IMCO Committee to:

Separating the wheat from the chaff on the misinformation that riders are getting mixed messages about what the European Commission is actually proposing – what MEPs – the motorcycle industry and the UK Government is doing in response to these proposals.

Finally down to the vote which took place in the European Parliament in November 2012 and beyond!

Read it all here!

Brussels Tampers With Motorcycles

26th January 2010

Read moreRight 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 […]

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The Tampered Spirit of Motorcycling

11th February 2010

Read moreRight 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 […]

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China Syndrome

12th April 2010

chinasyndromecover180China Syndrome – Melt Down To Europe 12th April 2010 Right To Ride waits for the European Union (EU) Commission to publish its draft legislation for a new Framework Directive which […]

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EU Didn’t Listen

3rd May 2010

Read moreConsultation Framework Directive – Anti – Tampering – Europe The European Motorcycle Industry (ACEM) reports it is holding its breath waiting for the European Commission to issue its proposal regarding new type-approval requirements for […]

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A Brighter World

11th June 2010

Read moreThe European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has highlighted on their website a video produced by the Safer Roads Foundation – “The critical importance of the “Automatic Headlights On” (AHO) function for Powered Two-Wheelers (PTWs) […]

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EU Commission – Carrot and Stick

22nd July 2010

Read moreThe 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 […]

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FEMA Comes Out EU Safety

26th July 2010

Read moreThe 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 […]

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MAG UK Comes Out EU Safety

27th July 2010

Read moreThe 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 […]

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Crash Proof Bike Safety System

30th July 2010

Read moreA 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 […]

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Motorcyclists are Vulnerable?

20th October 2010

Read moreMEP 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 […]

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Mandatory ABS Is Not A Solution

23rd October 2010

Read moreAs 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 […]

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What The Hell?

27th October 2010

Read moreThe 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 […]

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EU Regulation October Round Up

31st October 2010

Read moreThe European Commission has made public its proposal for new regulations on the Approval and Market Surveillance of Two – or Three – Wheel Vehicles, on the 4th October, aimed to regulate emissions and the safety […]

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Opposing Mandatory ABS

25th November 2010

Read moreMP Sammy Wilson speaks out regarding mandatory ABS (Advanced Braking Systems) for Northern Ireland bikers. Right To Ride has been in regular contact with Sammy about biking issues and we are delighted that he has once again demonstrated that he […]

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IMCO Committee

30th November 2010

Read moreThe Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) met on the 30th November 2010 to discuss the EU Commission’s proposal for a regulation on type-approval and market surveillance of L-category vehicles. The IMCO is […]

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Motorcycle Working Group (MCWG)

11th January 2011

Read moreIs this really how the EU sees motorcyclists? – cartoon used in a presentation from the European Commission Enterprise and Industry on the Framework Regulation to the Working Group on “Motorcycles” (MCWG) […]

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7th ACEM Annual Conference

14th January 2011

Read moreOn the 26th January Right To Ride will be attending the ACEM Conference in Brussels. ACEM says, “The European Commission recently published its proposal for a Regulation “on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles” covering a wide […]

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Regulation Not Strangulation

23rd January 2011

Read moreRight To Ride has split in two, separating European from Northern Ireland issues that affect riders. Our new website www.righttoride.eu will concentrate on legislation from the EU Commission, especially that which threatens to strangle motorcycling […]

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Conference Riders Perspective

2nd February 2011

Read moreOn the 26th January 20011 Right To Ride’s Elaine Hardy attended the 7th ACEM Conference in Brussels. The topic was the EU Commission’s proposal for framework regulations, COM 2010/542. As would be expected, the main thrust of the […]

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A Side (car) Issue

25th February 2011

Read moreUpdate 28th February 2011 –  Sidecar Issue Resolved? Right To Ride and our supporters have been following the unfolding events from Brussels regarding the latest raft of regulation proposals to come out from the EU […]

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Sidecar Issue Resolved?

28th February 2011

Read moreIt would appear that our correspondence with the European Commission has resolved certain issues surrounding motorcycles and sidecars (L4e vehicles) regarding their inclusion within proposals of a new framework directive for […]

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From Damnation To Purgatory

4th March 2011

Read moreOn the 28th February MEP Wim van de Camp, as Rapporteur, presented his report to The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) and representatives of the European Commission regarding the EU Commission,s […]

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Get Real – Framework Regulations

24th March 2011

Read moreRight To Ride considers that the latest statements from ACEM, (the Motorcycle Industry in Europe) have called on the EC to “Get Real” on the time scale for the implementation of new type-approval […]

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Parallel Universe!

25th March 2011

Read moreThe Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO), chaired by Malcolm Harbour, MEP, met on Tuesday 22nd March 2011 in Brussels to discuss the proposed new regulations of two and […]

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Competition Study Tampering

31st March 2011

Read moreThe proposals for the implementation of new type-approval regulations or tampering prevention of motorcycles, scooters, tricycles, on-road quads and mini-cars (L-category vehicles) has moved […]

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Soap Opera Motorcycle Legislation

12th April 2011

Read moreWe reported recently on a competition launched by the European Commission (EC) assisted by TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) which aims to develop solutions for tampering prevention […]

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EC Initiates Anti-Tampering Study

15th April 2011

Read moreFollowing the plans of the European Commission to implement new measures to prevent modifications of the powertrain of motorcycles a so called anti-tampering study has […]

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Regulation Masterclass

15th April 2011

Read MoreRecently we reported that ETRA the European Two wheel Retailers’ Association had announced that it had developed a fully-fledged European motorcycle department […]

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Regulations Sense And Sensibility

13th May 2011

Read moreRight To Ride has received a response from Malcolm Harbour MEP who chairs the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) which is looking at and leading discussions on the […]

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Regulation A New Dimension

19th May 2011

Read moreThe Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) has upped the ante or tried to increase the stakes by tying in the proposed framework regulations for motorcycles – stricter anti-tampering […]

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IMCO’s Daft Report

23rd May 2011

Read moreTomorrow – Tuesday the 24th May at 9 a.m., MEP Win van de Camp presents to the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) in Europe his daft legislative report concerning the European […]

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FEMA On Draft Report

30th May 2011

Read moreThe Federation of European Motorcyclelists Associations (FEMA) report on the the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) meeting which was […]

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Brainwashed In Brussels

30th May 2011

Read moreAbout a year and a half ago the European Commission (DG Enterprise and Industry) declared that they intended to simplify regulations for motorcycles, scooters and mopeds […]

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ETRA Regulation Dealers Interest

11th June 2011

Read moreThe European Twowheel Retailers’ Association (ETRA) reports that it finds the review of motorcycle type-approval, the Draft Report presented to the Internal Market and […]

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ACEM News

11th July 2011

Read moreACEM (Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles), the Motorcycle Industry in Europe has just released its latest newsletter (July 2011) which not surprisingly, looks at the issues that affect the […]

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Amateur Bike Build – Brussels Style

15th July 2011

Read moreOn Tuesday 12th July 2011 the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee met to consider 298 amendments tabled by MEPs on the European Commission’s proposal – Approval and […]

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RiDE – EU Horrors

23rd July 2011

Read moreIn its latest edition – September 2011 – RiDE magazine has featured an article about the framework regulations on amongst other things, emissions and the safety of […]

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Doomed or Marooned?

1st September 2011

Read moreOn Tuesday 30th August 2011 the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee met for a second debate on the proposed regulation and the hundreds of amendments, 304 at the last […]

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Regulation Consultation DfT

6th September 2011

Read moreThe Department for Transport (DfT) in the UK has launched a consultation on the proposed new European regulation on the type approval process for motorcycles, three wheeled vehicles and quadricycles. […]

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Wheat From The Chaff

10th September 2011

Read moreEU Proposals on motorcycles – Separating The Wheat From The Chaff Riders in the UK and in Ireland are up in arms about the EU Commission’s proposals for motorcycles.  Protest demonstrations […]

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BMF On Regulations

12th September 2011

Read moreReality Time for Consultation on Type Approval say BMF Welcoming the Government’s consultation on the latest EU Type Approval proposals covering rules for the construction and maintenance […]

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MAG Ireland Regulations Demos

13th September 2011

Read moreMAG Ireland has posted up a link to Right To Ride’s article on EU regulations “Wheat From The Chaff” pointing out, “that there is some misunderstanding surrounding the EU […]

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EU Meeting & Withdrawals

14th September 2011

Read moreThis Friday 16th September a meeting of the Motorcycle Working Group (MCWG)/MVEG (Motor Vehicle Emissions Group on motorcycles) will take place in Brussels […]

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Regulation UK Briefs

15th September 2011

Read moreThe UK Government through the office of Malcolm Harbour, Chairman of the IMCO Committee and Shadow Rapporteur for the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) has sent to Right […]

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Moving the Goal Posts!

19th September 2011

Read moreMoving the Goal Posts! EU Commission and the TRL Anti-tampering study On Friday, 16th September, the Motorcycle Working Group met again to discuss the issues surrounding the proposals for a […]

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IMCO Vote Postponed

20th September 2011

Read moreIMCO Vote Postponed to November 22nd Hot off the press! We have just received information from the office of Malcolm Harbour, Chairman of the IMCO Committee and Shadow Rapporteur […]

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EU Demos NI

21st September 2011

Read moreNorthern Ireland Motorcycle Protests Against Against EU Legislation On September 25th These protests are organised and co-ordinated by the Motorcycle Action Group UK Right To Ride is not responsible […]

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IAM Compulsory ABS

22nd September 2011

Read moreRoad Safety GB reports that the IAM is backing mandatory ABS  contained in proposed European Commission regulations and want the  introduction brought forward by two years. IAM backs motorcycle ABS proposals 21st […]

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FEMA Type Approval Insights

23rd September 2011

Read moreThe Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations  – FEMA gives an insight from inside the Motorcycle Working Group Meeting (MCWG) held in Brussels on Friday […]

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Have You Heard!

26th September 2011

Read moreEU Proposals – Your Thoughts! Demos and protests took place on Sunday 25th September, against proposed EU Legislation regarding motorcycles. Have you heard – that you […]

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RSA on Type Approval & High-Viz

28th September 2011

Read moreMAG Ireland reports that The RSA (Road Safety Authority) has published a page on it’s web site [click here] about both the EU type approval […]

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BMF On Regulations

8th October 2011

Read moreThe British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) have commented on the EU Regulation proposals that are nearing final stages, before being voted on in the European Parliament […]

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The Great European Poker Run

15th October 2011

Read moreThe European Commission’s proposal for the Approval and Market Surveillance of two or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles is moving through the European processes. The next stage sees a vote […]

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DfT Response – Nightmare Scenario

16th October 2011

Read moreRight To Ride responds to The Department for Transport’s Consultation on the EU Regulations (The proposal for the approval and market surveillance of two or three wheel vehicles and […]

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FEMA Interview – Malcolm Harbour

18th October 2011

Read moreThe Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) have published an interview with Malcolm Harbour UK MEP,  Chair of Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) […]

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United Bikers of Ireland

26th October 2011

Read moreUnited Bikers of Ireland is a new group who are all volunteers based in the ROI which aims to try and fight against the new EU Laws which are proposed in the European Commission’s – Approval and market […]

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China Syndrome

1st November 2011

Read moreChina Syndrome – Melt Down To Europe In April 2010 as we waited for the European Commission to publish its draft legislation/proposal regarding – Approval and market surveillance of two – or […]

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Regulation European Angst

9th November 2011

Read moreThe Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations  (FEMA) has released its Autum 2011 Newsletter. The newsletter has links to previous recent FEMA articles including an […]

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IMCO Vote Delayed – Again!

10th November 2011

Read moreThe vote scheduled for the 22nd November 2011 in the IMCO  (Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee) regarding the Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel […]

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MCN Protest Brussels

22nd November 2011

Motorcycle News (MCN) the UK’s weekly motorcycle reports on its protest ride in Brussels. While riders protested on the streets of Brussels, Right To Ride’s Elaine Hardy met with a Representative of  […]

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Is The Sky Falling In?

24th November 2011

On Tuesday the 22nd November 2011 Right To Ride’s Elaine Hardy went to Brussels for meetings concerning the European Commission’s proposed EU Regulations for motorcycles. […]

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Pie in the Sky

27th November 2011

Protest rides against the Read moreEuropean Commission’s proposed EU Regulations for motorcycles took part in the UK in September and recently riders protested in Brussels on the […]

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Regulation Electric

28th November 2011

Read moreETRA the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association reports on the scheduled vote in the IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee) regarding the Approval […]

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EU Regulation False Hope

29th November 2011

Read moreAs the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee heads towards the scheduled vote on the 5th December regarding EU Regulations for motorcycles […]

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IMCO Vote On Track?

2nd December 2011

Read moreThe vote in the Committee of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) regarding EU Regulations for motorcycles […]

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IMCO Vote Impressions

6th December 2011

Read moreVoting took place today at the Committee of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) meeting in the European Parliament. The vote covered over three hundred […]

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IMCO Vote Falls Short

8th December 2011

Read moreACEM’s Secretary General, Jacques Compagne says that,  “This vote falls short of the stated intention to fully streamline the calendar of the new type approval process.” with ACEM adding regarding,  tightening the reduction […]

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IMCO – What the Hell!

8th December 2011

Read moreWhile we wait for the full publication of the  vote taken on 5th December from the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee  the Rapporteur Wim van de Camp has replied […]

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Wading Through Molasses – MCWG

15th December 2011

Read moreThe European Commission’s Motorcycle Working Group (MCWG) met on Thursday the 14th December to discuss further the proposal for a Regulation (co-decision act) of Council […]

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Regulation Amendments

16th December 2011

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The amendments to the European Commission proposal for a regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- and three wheelers and quadricycles, voted on by the European Parliament’s Committee  […]

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ETRA Welcomes & Regrets

20th December 2011

ETRA the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association reports on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee of the European Parliament vote on the  draft […]

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Switching Off ABS

21st December 2011

Read moreThe switch for ABS (Advanced Braking Systems) on motorcycles will be optional according to the latest information from the European Commission. At this stage the proposal requires […]

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EU BANS Bikes?

23rd December 2011

Read moreA couple of months back, we at Right To Ride wrote to José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission regarding the European Commission’s proposal – Approval […]

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The EU Chop Shop

11th January 2012

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At the last Motorcycle Working Group Meeting (MCWG) on December 14th 2011, the European Commission presented their views regarding extreme “Chopper” style vehicles which mainly  […]

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Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

16th January 2012

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The February 2012 edition of the Motorcycle Sport & Leisure motorcycle magazine has an article regarding the regulation proposal (ant-tampering laws) that is heading through the European Parliament […]

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MEP Jim Nicholson Meets

23rd January 2012

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On Friday 20th January 2012 Northern Ireland Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson sat down over a cup of coffee with Right To Ride’s Trevor Baird and Elaine Hardy to talk about the proposed European […]

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QI – Nobody Knows?

30th January 2012

Read moreThe “European Parliament Legislative Resolution” is the outcome of the raft of amendments submitted by MEPs to the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation on the approval and market […]

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Regulation Somebody Knows!

3rd February 2012

Read moreMalcolm Harbour, MEP and Chairman of the IMCO Committee (IMCO) and Shadow Rapporteur for the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) has sent an update on the latest  developments […]

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Fast Bikes Ruined By Europe?

9th February 2012

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In the Spring 2012 issue of FAST BIKES magazine Deputy Editor Simon Roots wrote a article about the regulation proposal for motorcycles the – Approval and market surveillance of two […]

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American-V The Big Debate

9th February 2012

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At Right To Ride we love a reasoned debate especially one that revolves around facts and doesn’t descend into an diatribe or a rant (although reasoned rants are OK!). This is something that is hard […]

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When MEPs Attack!

20th February 2012

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UKIP MEP Marta Andreasen has accused the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK), and in particular Paddy Tyson, MAG’s Campaign Manager for attacking her stance on the EU proposal for the Approval […]

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Regulation Impact Assessment

21st February 2012

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The office of Malcolm Harbour has sent out information regarding an Impact Assessment which is on the IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) website and will be discussed at […]

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ACEM Deplores Impact Assessment

28th February 2012

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Motorcycle Industry deplores that IMCO impact assessment did not cast any light on the effects of new motorcycle legislation The IMCO Committee rejected today the conclusions of the impact analysis study (IAS) carried out by […]

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FEMA Useless Impact Assessment

29th February 2012

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Useless impact assessment reinforces ABS proponents The EU parliamentary committee in charge of the motorcycle type approval regulation rejected the findings of an impact assessment […]

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Long Forks or False Prophets

11th March 2012

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In the 29th February edition of Motorcycle News (MCN), Senior Reporter Steve Farrell led an article entitled “EU targets choppers” with a sub heading of, “Latest EU plans would ban long forks”. […]

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Choppers Not Banned EU

20th March 2012

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Those who have followed our two articles “The European Chop Shop” and “Long Forks Or False Prophets” regarding whether the European Commission is banning ““extreme chopper […]

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MAG UK Choppers Safe

23rd March 2012

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In January 2012 the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) reported on their website that, “The European Commission has proposed that part of its controversial new ‘Anti-Tampering’ regulations,  […]

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Manufacturers Ask For Realism

29th March 2012

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Motorcycle Manufacturers ask EU Legislators for realism in adopting new technical regulation Facing a stifling domestic market, European Motorcycle manufacturers ask decision makers to take stock of economic […]

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Regulation Vote – Recurring Nightmare

29th March 2012

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The planned vote on the regulation at a Plenary session of the EU Parliament has now moved from the proposed date in April to the 3rd July 2012. As we mentioned previously there are negotiations taking […]

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ETRA IMCO Study

29th March 2012

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News from ETRA the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association concerning the recent Impact Assessment published in February and discussed by the […]

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ABS In Report ‘Flawed’ FIA

31st March 2012

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The March edition of InMotion, the International magazine of the FIA – Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile – carries an article in which one of their Regions (1) […]

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BMF Briefs In Brussels

17th April 2012

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On the 13th April the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) published an article regarding the currently proposed motorcycle-specific EU Type Approval regulations. […]

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Hullabaloo

24th April 2012

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A few weeks on from the reporting in Motor Cycle News, 100% Biker and Back Street Heroes, and on social networks, the claim of the banning of long forks and chopper style motorcycles across the EU […]

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ACEM Workshop Regulation

27th April 2012

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ACEM Workshop on type-approval regulation New legislation’s entry into force from 1 January 2014 prompted manufacturers to invite European Council representatives to delve into details of technical aspects […]

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Malcolm in the Middle

16th May 2012

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A “high level” meeting took place in Brussels on the 15th May between the European Parliament’s negotiating team led by Chairman of the IMCO Committee Malcolm Harbour (MEP), the Danish […]

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Brief Exposé

17th May 2012

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Riders who have been writing recently to their MEPs regarding the proposal for new regulation for motorcycles (Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel vehicles […]

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Opposed to Anti-Tampering

18th May 2012

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The British Motorcyclists Federation (bmf) reports that the UK Government is still opposed to anti-tampering The UK government reaffirmed in parliament yesterday that there is no evidence to support anti-tampering […]

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Looking Back

23rd May 2012

Read moreWe have been looking back at some of our discussions regarding the proposed EU Regulation and found some interesting communications/questions and answers. […]

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Nuts And Bolts Of Type Approval

31st May 2012

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The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) clarifies the issues surrounding the EU Type Approval regulations currently being hotly debated amongst bikers. The clarification is contained […]

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Devil And A Long Spoon!

4th June 2012

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So far the European Commission’s proposal – Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles has been: Discussed and […]

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Ask And You Shall Receive!

8th June 2012

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Tenacious as we are, over the last few months we have been sending our views to the Dutch MEP, Wim van de Camp.  Mr van de Camp is the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) Rapporteur. […]

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Hot Off The Press!

8th June 2012

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Right To Ride has the latest news on the EU motorcycle proposal (aka Approval and market surveillance of 2 or 3 wheel vehicles and quadricycles) from Brussels as of today, 5 p.m. Friday 8th June. […]

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MAG Ireland Explains

19th June 2012

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MAG Ireland has posted its latest article regarding the motorcycle regulation –  Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles […]

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FEMA Speaks Out

21st June 2012

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The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) has reported that discussions regarding the regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and […]

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New EU Biking Face Book Page

24th June 2012

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At Right To Ride, we have been reporting extensively on the European Commission Motorcycle Regulation proposal, (aka the Approval and market surveillance of two […]

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EU Proposal – Are We There Yet?

29th June 2012

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We had hoped to bring you the in-depth details of a final package of the EU Commission Motorcycle Regulation proposal, (aka the Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel […]

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Unfolding Regulation Events

1st July 2012

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In January 2010 we first reported discussions that were afoot which could change the world of motorcycling as we know it. These were proposals for a new framework regulation […]

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Regulation Safer Bikes

2nd July 2012

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Motorcycles use less fuel and less space than cars and are the personal transport of the hour is the commentary in this news in brief from Europarl TV. However they […]

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Regulation – Almost There!

17th July 2012

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Concerning the Approval and Market Surveillance of 2- or 3 Wheel Vehicles and Quadricycles. We have received from the office of the IMCO Committee […]

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Washington Post

17th July 2012

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On the 15th July “The Washington Post” published an article entitled – “Britain’s continental drift away from the European Union” on its website The article states that […]

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Shouting or Educating?

30th July 2012

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Over the weekend my BMF (British Motorcyclists Federation) members’ magazine – Motorcycle Rider – slipped through the letterbox. As soon as it was removed from its plastic wrapper I leafed […]

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MCWG – Meets Again!

20th September 2012

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On September 28th the EU Commission will hold a meeting with stakeholders. These stakeholders including FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations) government representatives, ACEM […]

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IMCO on Regulation Proposal

6th October 2012

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The MEP Rapporteur Wim van de Camp has commented after intensive informal talks between Parliament’s negotiators and the Cyprus Presidency, “I am happy with the agreement reached today with the Council”. His words […]

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IMCO Follows Through!

18th October 2012

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On Thursday the 11th October 2012 without much fuss, the IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) voted on the Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.  […]

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Regulation Last Furlong

17th November 2012

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On Tuesday 20th November 2012 the European Parliament is set to vote on the Commission’s proposal for the approval and market surveillance of 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles and quadricycles  […]

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Regulation New Rules

20th November 2012

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New EU rules will bring safer, cleaner motorbikes without driving up costs Motorbikes, trikes, quads and lightweight vehicles will be safer and cleaner, and manufacturers will have greater certainty […]

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Industry Welcomes Regulation

20th November 2012

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Motorcycle Industry welcomes vote of the European Parliament on the Type Approval Regulation ACEM calls on Commission for a swift publication of the delegated acts to ensure manufacturers sufficient lead time […]

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Regulation MAG Ireland

20th November 2012

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Type Approval – Final text voted through The EU Parliament has voted through the final draft of the Type Approval text. 643 MEPs in favour 16 MEPs against 18 MEPs abstention […]

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FEMA On Regulation

20th November 2012

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The Members of the European Parliament approved the regulation on the approval of two- and three wheelers. Further amendments before the final adoption by […]

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BMF Comments Regulation

21st November 2012

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Type Approval Regulation approved by European Parliament by huge majority The Type Approval Regulation has been approved by the European Parliament by a huge majority (643 in favour, 16 against). […]

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MCN Lifts The Lid On A2 Bikes

2nd December 2012

ARead mores some of you are undoubtedly aware, the weekly motorcycle newspaper Motorcycle News (MCN) has had a reputation for sensationalism and for embellishing […]

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Council Adopts Regulation

13th December 2012

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The European Council has announced that on the 11th December 2012 the representatives of the EU member states, adopted the regulation laying down new safety and environmental requirements […]

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Commission Welcomes Approval

15th December 2012

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With a not so surprising headline the European Commission has welcomed the European Councils approval as regards the laying down new safety and environmental […]

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