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The rules pertaining to the need for left-turning motorised traffic (including motorcycles) to give way to cyclists travelling straight ahead in a cycle lane passing on the left. Cyclist Given that the proposed rules dictate that a cyclist passing on the left has right of way, and therefore a perceived […]

New left turn rules will increase collisions with cyclists and ...

16/09/2020 in Highway Code by Colin Brown

DEFRA Clean Air Zone Confusion — A delayed response from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to the Motorcycle Action Group, claims that there are no Clean Air Zones, current or proposed, that charge motorcycles. MAG has welcomed this news, but asks, ‘if so, when did London – which charges pre-Euro 3 bikes […]

DEFRA Clear Air Zone confusion

17/08/2020 in Air Quality / Campaigns / News by Colin Brown

Motorcycle NOx Emissions — What is the truth about motorcycle NOx emissions? MAG’s Director of Campaigns and Political Engagement, Colin Brown, takes a look at the evidence for older motorcycles being highly polluting. This article was originally published in Issue 82 of TheROAD magazine under the title “Show us the Evidence”. For as long […]

Motorcycle NOx Emissions: Are old motorcycles really highly polluting?

14/08/2020 in Air Quality / Campaigns & News / News by Colin Brown

COVID-19 Riding Guidelines — The Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations has issued a revised version of its COVID-19 Riding Guidelines. This third iteration of the guidance based on the latest changes to Government guidelines includes advice on group riding and first responder incident management. The coalition are delighted that the guidance has now received an […]

Latest version of COVID-19 Riding Guidelines gains National Police Chiefs ...

31/07/2020 in Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations / News by Colin Brown

Highway Code Consultation — The Motorcycle Action Group has expressed outrage at the lack of consideration for motorcyclists in the latest review of the Highway Code announced today. The consultation – entitled “Review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders” – makes no reference to the statistically […]

MAG outraged by latest Highway Code consultation announcement

28/07/2020 in Highway Code / News by Colin Brown

Wire Rope Barriers pose a hazard to motorcyclists — During a meeting with MAG Northern Ireland on 2nd July 2020, the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure accepted that wire rope crash barriers, whilst effective for larger vehicles, pose a hazard to motorcyclists’ safety. This is welcomed by the Motorcycle Action Group. Motorcycle Action Group UK’s Northern Ireland Representative, […]

Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure accepts wire rope barriers ...

15/07/2020 in News / Road Safety / Wire Rope Barriers by Colin Brown

Motorcycle theft data accuracy is questionable, according to MAG. The Motorcycle Action Group has pointed to serious concerns with the accuracy and consistency of motorcycle theft data. The data was received via Freedom of Information applications to the UK’s 45 territorial police forces. The annual report looks at motorcycle theft […]

MAG brands motorcycle theft data accuracy as questionable.

14/07/2020 in Crime / National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings / News by Colin Brown

MAG’s Chair, Selina Lavender, has claimed that the “Three Demands” letter writing campaign has started to gain traction. Engagement has begun between the Department for Transport and the Motorcycle Action Group, but there is still a long way to go, according to MAG’s political team. The Motorcycle Action Group is […]

MAG’s “Three Demands” letter writing campaign starts to gain traction

13/07/2020 in News / Three Demands by Colin Brown

Filter Friendly — Filter Friendly is a MAG road safety campaign. Filtering brings benefits – not just to riders, but all road users. We explain those advantages in order to encourage drivers to look out for motorcyclists filtering through traffic. Many drivers who do not ride motorcycles will be unfamiliar with the […]

Filter Friendly

09/07/2020 in Filter Friendly by Colin Brown

MAG release an annual Police Force Bike Theft Rankings report. Part of our active response to motorcycle crime, the rankings are not designed to criticise individual forces. They ensure that motorcycle theft is viewed as a priority. Motorcyclists can easily gain a clear understanding of where bike theft is most […]

MAG National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings

07/07/2020 in National Police Force Bike Theft Rankings by Colin Brown

Most bikers express great concern about motorcycle theft. Motorcycles are vulnerable to theft. Consequently , thieves stole approximately 23,600 motorcycles and scooters in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2019. In other words, over 1.8% of all registered motorcycles and scooters in the country were stolen in just one […]

MAG’s position and response on motorcycle theft.

07/07/2020 in Crime by Colin Brown

Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations thank motorcyclists for their actions — The members of the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations have issued a statement thanking motorcyclists for their restraint and responsible actions so far. Ahead of further – and more complex – changes to the lockdown regulations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland this weekend, the Coalition points out that the […]

The Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations thanks motorcyclists for their responsible ...

02/07/2020 in Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations / COVID-19 / News by Colin Brown