Promoting Riders Rights Across The UK

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The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is calling on candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles to make a pledge to tackle motorcycle theft. MAG has contacted every PCC candidate for Hertfordshire and West Mercia following worrying revelations from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. MAG has highlighted the positive effect […]

MAG calls on PCC candidates: pledge to tackle motorcycle theft.

26/04/2021 in Crime / Hearts & Essex MAG / News / West Midlands MAG by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has praised the office of Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, following clarification of her recent proposals. Motorcyclists have been alarmed by reports of proposed measures, but MAG has engaged with the office of the PCC and is now looking forward to helping find […]

MAG praises Northumbria PCC’s Office for clarification on motorcycle tracker ...

16/04/2021 in Crime / News / North East MAG by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is reminding motorcyclists to ‘lock up after lockdown’. Motorcycle thefts were significantly reduced in 2020 due to the pandemic but, with an easing of lockdown restrictions, more motorcycles could become easy targets for thieves once again. MAG actively campaigns for more action to be taken […]

MAG remind riders to ‘lock up after lockdown’

01/04/2021 in Crime / News by Colin Brown

DEFRA Clean Air Zone Confusion — Transport for London (TfL) and Greater London MAG met again to formulate a joint initiative to deliver TfL’s road safety objectives in regard to motorcyclists. The theme was rider safety and the impact of traffic management schemes on bikers. In a further sign of the development of an evolving partnership, […]

MAG and TfL consolidate partnership on London rider safety

29/03/2021 in Greater London MAG / News / Road Safety by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group’s ‘top five’ priority list is now under review by the Roads Minister. MAG surveyed members for their top priority actions that will lead to better outcomes for motorcyclists. Representatives of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) met Roads Minister, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, on 27th January. During […]

MAG’s ‘top five’ priority list under review by Roads Minister.

25/02/2021 in News / Policy and Regulation / Promoting motorcycling by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) put the case for motorcycling to Baroness Vere of Norbiton last Wednesday afternoon. The Minister offered to help MAG raise the profile of motorcycling. MAG met Parliamentary Undersecretary for State, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, last Wednesday (27th January). The meeting was open and positive. In […]

Minister offers to help MAG raise the profile of motorcycling.

01/02/2021 in News / Policy and Regulation / Promoting motorcycling by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) argues that continued refusal to extend Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificates during the lockdown is discriminatory. In a letter to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Rachel Maclean MP, MAG asks for redress. MAG claims that removing a legitimate use of motorcycles by not extending expiring […]

MAG argues that refusal to extend CBTs is discriminatory.

22/01/2021 in COVID-19 / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) confirms a ‘breakthrough’ meeting with the Minister for Roads, Buses and Places. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 27th January. Selina Lavender, Chair, and Colin Brown, Director of Campaigns & Political Engagement, will meet Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Baroness Vere of Norbiton. The […]

MAG confirms breakthrough meeting with Minister for Roads.

18/01/2021 in News / Policy and Regulation by Colin Brown

Wire Rope Barriers pose a hazard to motorcyclists — The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) discusses wire rope barriers with Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is reviewing wire rope style barriers. MAG’s Northern Ireland Rep, Martyn Boyd, and Director, Ian Churchlow, met Minister for Infrastructure, Nichola Mallon, on 14 December 2020 to explain MAG’s concerns […]

MAG discusses wire rope barriers with Minister for Infrastructure.

08/01/2021 in News / Wire Rope Barriers by Colin Brown

London transport bosses have agreed to review threats to rider safety. Transport for London (TfL) will carry out a series of site visits at critical points across London that – The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) says – are threatening riders’ safety. Motorcyclist fatalities in London have risen by more than […]

MAG wins TfL agreement to review threats to rider safety.

16/12/2020 in News / Road Safety by Colin Brown

The Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations (COMO) says that good judgement and a quick check of the restrictions and guidance that apply in your part of the UK ensures that motorcycling remains an excellent choice for travel, whatever tier you are in. Following the latest changes to COVID regulations COMO has […]

Motorcycling with good judgement and a postcode checker won’t end ...

04/12/2020 in Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations / News by Colin Brown

Writing to Grant Shapps, The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has clarified a need to speak directly to Ministers. Selina Lavender, MAG Chair, wrote to the Secretary of State again on Monday this week. Selina welcomes the Department for Transport’s (DfT) increased engagement. However, she believes there is still a pressing need […]

MAG clarifies a need to speak directly to Ministers.

02/12/2020 in News / Promoting motorcycling by Colin Brown