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MAIDS

The Motorcycle Accident In-Depth Study (MAIDS) is a study using the internationally agreed Case Control
methodology for in-depth motorcycle crash investigations. This means that for every crashed rider (Case), 2 or 3
other riders (Controls) are included from other motorcyclists who have ridden near the crash site.
Controls will be asked to complete an anonymous on-line survey about their riding experience, practices and
background.

Who can take part?
Any licensed motorcycle rider, aged 18 or older who has ridden in a specified area near one of the following crash
sites can take part in this study.

The list of crash sites will be continuously updated and more information available at http://www.neura.edu.au/motorcycle

To register to take part in the study please visit the website http://www.neura.edu.au/motorcycle

Order 'Highlights of the Road'

Highlights of the Road is Charis and George Schwarz's book about their 40+ years of travelling the world by motorcycle. Proceeds from the sale of the book helped fund the Motorcycle Accident Rehabilitation Initiative (MARI) at St Vincent's Hospital. Sales of the book continue to help fund MARI.

Highlights of the Road is no longer in print, however it can be ordered in PDF format or on CD from St Vincent's Hospital using the order form below.

1. File description: Highlights of the Road order form [91.0KB]

File name: HighlightsoftheRoadorderform.PDF

Bylong Valley Way Improvements

As a result of a cluster of motorcycle crashes in a short section of Bylong Valley Way, NSW Roads and Maritime Services (formerly RTA) and Mid Western Regional Council are completing improvements to the road using Federal Blackspot Funding. For more details see the files below.

1. File description: Bylong Valley Way Improvements Doc [30.5KB]

File name: Bylong_Valley_Way_Improvements.doc

2. File description: Bylong Valley Way All Crashes Map [406.4KB]

File name: BylongValleyWayAllCrashMap.pdf

3. File description: Bylong Valley Way Motorcycle Crash Map [943.1KB]

File name: BylongValleyWayMotorcycleCrashMap.pdf

GIO CTP "Pillion Passenger: No" Clarification

The Motor Accidents Authority has responded to the MCC's request for clarification on the legality of GIO's CTP policies with "Pillion Passenger: No" line item.

1. File description: GIO CTP Pillion No clarification [747.3KB]

File name: PillionNo.pdf

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.

Rider Information

Ultimately, the MCC of NSW is representing the interests of individual riders - you! In this section we seek to provide you with useful information to make your riding safer and more enjoyable.

If you have any suggestions for areas of interest that the MCC of NSW can work on, why not send us an e-mail or, better still, attend one of our monthly meetings and get actively involved.

  • Rider Training Providers

    The following organisations and companies provide rider training in New South Wales. Note: Inclusion of an organisation, company or training course on this list does not imply or suggest MCC of NSW...

  • Emergency Calls

    000 or 112 ??? There is no doubt that 112 is connected and a mobile telephone will make that call even if the phone has no SIM card. 112 and 000 may be treated as equivalent FOR CALLS FROM MOBILES...

  • First Aid

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  • Motorcycle Recovery

    A list of bike transport companies that can make your day a little less inconvenient if your chariot "fails to proceed"...

  • Motorcycle & Scooter Parking In Sydney

    The City of Sydney has implemented a Motorcycle & Scooter Strategy and Action Plan, which also includes some changes to motorcycle and scooter parking in the city. Key aspects of the Strategy are: No ...

  • Road Traffic Law "Q&A"

    If trouble on the road finds you, you might need to find help. We fire a barrage of legal questions at a solicitor specialising in traffic law for answers that could one day save your licence.

  • Crashed? Been Injured?

    The MCC of NSW works with a leading Injury Compensation Specialist Law firm, LHD Lawyers, to explain how CTP & LTCS work. Issues covered include: What is CTP & LTCS and how do they work? What are...