Past Achievements
The MCC of NSW has a long history of successful lobbying on behalf of individual motorcyclists. A number of those achievements of the MCC of NSW are listed below.
- Free & improved parking for motorcycles in the SydneyCBD
- Ran Motorcycle Awareness Week
- Reversed legislation on exhaust labelling
- Put a hold on the introduction of front number plates.
- Increased advertising from the RTA for motorcycle awareness.
- Obtained seats on the joint Motor Accidents Authority / MCC committee to improve motorcycle safety
- Obtained representation on the Helmet's Australian Standards Committee
- Obtained representation, through the Australian Motorcycle Council, on the Road Barriers Australian Standards Committee
- Reviewed LTCS & CTP Green Slips for motorcycles and now are working hard to reduce them to more reasonable levels.
- Obtained funding from and worked with various councils to produce motorcycle advisory brochures for roads in their areas.
- Helped drive national issues by being part of the Australian Motorcycle Committee (AMC)
- Conducted helmet studies with the UNSW
- Instrumental in the reintroduction of a mentoring program for motorcyclists.
More detail on key past achievements is available below.
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City of Sydney Transport Policy
Sydney City Council has recognised Motorcycles & Scooters as a key part of its overall transport strategy.
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Exhaust Label Repealed
Exhaust Labels Fall Off Sydney, 21 March, 2006 NSW motorcyclists have finally been relieved of a stupid NSW Regulation. In July 2000, the Environmental Protection Authority (now part of the Dept of...
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Exhausting Stuff
In July 2000 the Environmental Protection Authority introduced a new regulation requiring all motorcycles fitted with an aftermarket exhaust to carry a specific label on it or face a $200 fine. The...
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Videos - Please look twice.
This is a road safety initiative by the Motorcycle Council that was released with the running of the 2006 Motorcycle Awarness Week.