No Need For Series Of Tests

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) in the UK has published a press release about the introduction of the 3rd European Driving Licence Directive (3DLD) in January 2013. The MCIA is emphasising that riders do not need to take a series of tests. The MCIA reports that there are misinterpretations which seem to centre on the […]

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No Mandatory RWT For Motorcycles!

The European Council has deleted the requirement for mandatory Road Worthiness Testing for L3e (that’s low-performance, medium and large size) motorcycles! The latest documentation has suggested major changes by the council most important of which is the proposed regulation is to become a Directive and includes text such as, “Testing during the lifecycle of a […]

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EU Petitions

If you have been following the European Commission’s “Type Approval” proposal and now the proposal on Road Worthiness Testing, you will have noted that the European Parliament uses its various committees, which are comprised of elected MEPs, when dealing with such matters. The “Type Approval” proposal was dealt with by the Internal Market and Consumer […]

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Ancestors MCC – Toy Run

Sunday 9th December 2012 sees the Ancestors MCC  date for their annual Christmas Toy Run for the Children’s Ward in the Ulster Hospital. The run will take place on Sunday 9th December 2012. Leaving Ballygowan Roundabout at 1pm £5 per bike and toy if possible. (No soft toys for hygenic reasons) The usual route & […]

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MCN Lifts The Lid On A2 Bikes

As some of you are undoubtedly aware, the weekly motorcycle newspaper Motorcycle News (MCN) has had a reputation for sensationalism and for embellishing facts to grab headlines. But something happened a few months ago, the presentation and format changed along with the editor. It was a good day for motorcycle journalism. A new focus on […]

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BMF Comments Regulation

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). For all UK motorcyclists this will mean: Bikes over 47bhp exempt from EU anti-tampering controls Bikes under 125cc exempt from compulsory ABS (although they will […]

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Video Funny

Just a bit of light relief from the issues we have been dealing with over the last two days on Right To Ride EU – www.righttoride.eu On the regulation proposal vote at the Plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. We did laugh – you will get it. It Is Funny – You Will […]

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FEMA On Regulation

The Members of the European Parliament approved the regulation on the approval of two- and three wheelers. Further amendments before the final adoption by the Council of Ministers are not expected. Motorcyclists welcome the agreed compromises. The regulation is setting new rules and technical requirements for manufacturers who sell motorcycles in the European Union In […]

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Regulation MAG Ireland

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 Final text: Click Here The new regulation will replace fifteen existing EU Directives with a single framework. The much feared anti-tamper provisions which sparked […]

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Industry Welcomes Regulation

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 The European Parliament approved today with 643 votes in favour, 16 against and 18 abstentions, the Regulation on Type Approval and market surveillance of […]

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