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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.

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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.

  • City of Sydney Transport Policy

    Sydney City Council has recognised Motorcycles & Scooters as a key part of its overall transport strategy.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Videos - Please look twice.

    See our 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.