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
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 […]
A Brighter World
The 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) submission to the Automotive Unit of DG Enterprise and Industry.” The Safer Roads Foundation, who are closely affiliated with ETSC and […]
EU Didn’t Listen
Consultation 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 Powered Two-Wheelers. Delayed for years, then announced for April, it seems that the publication of this piece of legislation will not […]
The Tampered Spirit of Motorcycling
Right 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 regarding a framework regulation for motorcycles to regulate emissions and the safety of motorcycles, through anti-tampering regulation, has brought important information to our attention. […]
Brussels Tampers With Motorcycles
Right 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 (National Government “Experts”), Motorcycle Industry, Motorcycle Retail Associations, Motorcycle User organisations and Associations, Uncle Tom Cobley and all, have […]