Developments in France
Posted in: Campaign History Tags: FFMC, France, French Government, MAG UK, motorcycle action group, reflective clothing
The French Government has finally confirmed how it will implement new regulations for motorcyclists regarding reflective clothing and number plates.
As of 1st Jan 2013 it will be an offence, punishable through a fine and the loss of points, (in France you lose them, don’t gain them) not to wear at least 150cm2 of relective clothing between the waist and the shoulders and not to be using an enlarged number plate.
South East MEP holding special ‘motorcycle surgery’ in Crawley..
Posted in: Campaign History Tags: EU legislation, EU Type Approval, European Commission, lobby, MAG UK, MEP, motorcycle action group, riders rights
If you live in the South East of England, we are pleased to announce that one of your MEPs, Peter Skinner, is holding a special ‘motorcycle surgery’ at P&H Motorcycles in Crawley on 14th January, at:
The clock is ticking…
Posted in: Campaign History Tags: 25th September, EU, EU Hands Off Biking, EU Type Approval, European Commission, IMCO, lobby, MAG UK, MEP, motorcycle, motorcycle action group, riders are voters
The IMCO vote, which is tabled to take place on 5th Dec, (as it was on 22nd Nov and 17th October and in June before that…) looks set to be taken before the MEPs have gathered the information that they may need to make an informed decision.
New Impact Assessment begins into EU Regulation
Posted in: Campaign History Tags: 25th September, ABS, Anti-tampering, EU, EU Hands Off Biking, EU Type Approval, European Commission, European Ombudsman, FEMA, IMCO, Impact Assessment, lobby, MEP, motorcycle, motorcycle action group, power train
Today, (23rd Nov) sees the start of a new Impact Assessment into the EU Type Approval Regulation. This has been granted due to the incredible amount of work which has been done by MAG and FEMA and everyone who has written a letter or who rode on the 25th September.
We knew that the 22nd November IMCO vote (Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee) on the Regulation would be delayed again, as MAG, FEMA and the UK Gov among others, battled to secure another, more robust Impact Assessment (IA) of the Regulation that could see an end to the modification of power-trains and compulsory ABS for all.
