Rider Survey for review of MCC operations
and Strategic Plan
Thank you to all riders who filled out the survey form!!
Our Strategic Plan continues in review, in the hands of the Working Party of Delegates from DSMRA, Ducati Owners, Bikers Anon, Bikers Australia, BMWTCofNSW, Harbourside, Hawkesbury-Nepean, HOG LIverpool, Ulysses, United Districts.
This is a lot of work and the Working Party members are committing large amounts of time to this valuable task.
The first Plan has achieved considerable success. Click on the Green "RoadSafety" link in the top bar to visit the website generated from this work.
GOOD NEWS!!
Rule 151A Withdrawn
Click here for Info
ROAD RULES CHANGES, Lane Splitting, etc.
Click here for NTC Submissions and Info
HUGE NEWS!!
Exhaust Labels Repealed,
Click here for Parliamentry Gazette and Press Release
Report a Road Hazard
Click here for the MCC's easy do-it-via-the-web form
Choosing motorcycle gear
Motorcycle protective clothing comes under the spotlight in a new section to the website.
There is a lot of highly specialised and often expensive gear available, but how can a rider tell what is fashion and what is genuinely safety equipment? Link to GEAR GUIDE
Support the Motorcycle Council of NSW
Volunteer to participate in a short-term project !
Check out our NEWSFLASH
for what's going on........ and what to expect.
07-09-2003
EPA issues statement on fuel labels.
Booked riders please contact the MCC of NSW
See Unleaded Fuel Labels in the News section.
02-09-2003
Aftermarket Exhaust Problems
A full explanation of the debacle involving the EPA defecting and de-registering bikes for not having stickers, even though the bikes are not over-loud. See Exhausting Stuff in the News section.
20-08-2003
Group Riding Brochures
The MCC has produced brochures about safe riding in groups. See the results in Safe Riding In the Snowys in the Events section.
The MCC of NSW has done the following, or has argued that these be done for riders in NSW:
Launch of Motorcycle Awareness Campaign
October 2002 - MAA and RTA commence first campaign in motorcycle safety, directed towards car drivers to raise motorcycle awareness and to motorcyclists to give general safety information.
Launched a "Safety Website
October 2002 - which provides for Road hazard reporting, provides ready access to information and has sponsorship from NRMA
LAMS approval
6 September 2002 - Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme commenced. Machines up to 660cc which are under a defined formula based around a low power to weight ratio and listed on "Approved Motorcycles for Novice Riders" (Road Transport Regulation)
Launch of "Positioned For Safety"
June 2002 - Strategic Plan for motorcycle safety in NSW. A reverse consultation process to involve agencies and other stakeholders at all levels. A world first. Funded by the NSW Motor Accidents Authority (Greenslip administration)
Clarification of aged rider testing
April 2002- Riders over 80 years of age now have clear guidelines for re-testing
First ever Road Audit for motorcycles
August 2001 - The "old road" Pacific Highway, inspected by RTA contracted engineers to examine motorcycle hazards.
Disability Parking Permit for motorcycles
January 2001 - Disabled riders now can obtain a Permit for their motorcycle as well as for their car
Launch of "Barriers To Safety"
March 2000 - Crash barrier review. All types of crash barriers inspected. W-beam, Concrete and WRB, inappropriate locations, hegemony of cars dominates current practices. Research funded by riders.
