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AusMAIDS

The Australian Motorcycle Accident In-Depth Study (AusMAIDS) 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.

Multimedia

MCC of NSW Chairman (CJ Burns) speech at Breakfast Torque 2012

Breakfast Torque speech by MCC of NSW Chairman (CJ Burns)

Duncan McRaes speech at Breakfast Torque 2012

Breakfast Torque speech by Duncan McRae (ex RTA instructor) regarding Road and Rider Safety

Christopher Burns (MCC chairman) Radio Interview

Christopher Burns interview on Road Ramblings radio program about the Sydney Lane Filtering Trial 22nd October 2012.
See the file at the bottom of the page.

The Rider Risk video series

The Rider Risk video series - risk management videos

Hon. Duncan Gays 2012 MAW speech

The Hon. Duncan Gay's (Minister for Roads and Ports) speech at the 2012 Motorcycle Awareness Week Launch

Click here for YouTube video

Hon. Duncan Gays 2011 MAW speech

The Hon. Duncan Gay's (Minister for Roads and Ports) speech at the 2011 Motorcycle Awareness Week Launch Click here for the mp3 file

Please Look Twice! Videos

The following videos formed the Please Look Twice! road safety initiative by the Motorcycle Council that was released with the running of the 2006 Motorcycle Awarness Week.
Noticed Neighbour
Noticed Tollbooth
Noticed on the Streets

Highlights of the Road

Charis and George Schwarz's book about their 40+ years of travelling the world by motorcycle, Highlights of the Road, is now available in PDF format or on CD.

All proceeds from sale of the book continue to fund the Motorcycle Accident Rehabilitation Initiative (MARI) based at St Vincent's Hospital.

The book can be ordered with the order form below.

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

File name: HighlightsoftheRoadorderform.PDF

2. File description: Road Ramblings Interview 23/10/12 [2994.7KB]

File name: MC1711.mp3