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Liz

LIZ DE ROME | MEdA
Research Fellow
The George Institute for Global Health | AUSTRALIA
Level 7, 341 George St | Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Motorcycle Council of NSW release Rider Risk Safety Videos

Motorcycle Council of NSW release Rider Risk Safety Videos

Thursday 20 October 2011
The Motorcycle Council of NSW today announced the release of its "Rider Risk" video series, a ten part series of riding skills videos aimed at improving rider skills and is now available on the MCC of NSW website. www.mccofnsw.org.au

Each video subject is based on the statistical risk of a type of crash.
A motorcycle rider needs certain skills and techniques to manage particular risks and avoid becoming a statistic.

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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY REPORTS STRONG GROWTH IN THIRD QUARTER OF 2011

13th October, 2011

Motorcycle sales in Australia continued to grow significantly in the third quarter of 2011, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

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RTA backs down on e-tags for motorcyclists

06/01/2009 - The Roads and Traffic Authority has all but admitted the failure of e-tags - at least for tolling motorcyclists and scooter riders.

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Motorcycles help keep you young: software expert

04/03/2009 - Riding motorcycles helps keep drivers young by invigorating their brains, the scientist behind popular "Brain Training" computer software said Wednesday, citing a new scientific study.

Full article here.

Positions

The following are policy positions that have been established and approved by the MCC. The MCC uses these positions to argue their case and in consultation, lobbying or research activities.

Member clubs and any interested parties can readily access the consensus decision on policy positions the member clubs of the MCC have arrived at.

Please direct all comments to the MCC office email address
enquiries@mccofnsw.org.au and include the Section name in the email subject line.

  • Crash Barriers

    Position Statement – Crash Barriers There are no crash barriers that can be considered ‘motorcycle friendly’. In the event of a motorcyclist impacting with a crash barrier the likelihood is that they ...

  • Daytime Running Lights

    Position Statement – Daytime Running Lights It is currently being proposed that the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) be changed so all new cars are fitted with Daytime Running Lights. Priority:- Medium ...

  • Frontal Identification

    Position Statement – Frontal Identification In some States it has been proposed that motorcycles be fitted with some form of Frontal Identification, namely numberplates or decals. However, this...

  • Protective Clothing

    Position Statement – Protective ClothingResearch has shown that in a crash protective clothing is able to reduce the severity of injuries. However, there is no guarantee that what is sold as...

  • Rider Training

    Position Statement – Rider Training Rider training and education is an important part of any comprehensive motorcycle safety strategy. Training should not be considered only for novice riders but...

  • Road Design & Maintenance

    Position Statement – Road Design & Maintenance The methods used to repair the road surface affect motorcycle control and stability. The design of where roadside objects are placed has a major...

  • Road Safety

    Position Statement – Road Safety Road Safety is an issue of great concern to motorcyclists, but unlike bicyclists and pedestrians, who are vulnerable road users, our specific needs as road users are...