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...

At the MCC's Motorcycle Awareness Week launch in Martin Place, the Honourable Duncan Gay, Minister for Roads and Ports, announced that a trial of lane filtering for motorcycles in a section of the...

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.

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.

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.

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.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.

The Liberal Government is slipping new CTP legislation through Parliament with indecent hast. They claim they have consulted with the Motorcycle fraternity by giving us a lecture on the new...

Motorcycles have the advantage of reducing congestion and pollution, yet they are consistently ignored in transport plans. Exclusion from Planning has lead to a number of "symptoms" in NSW....

Motorcycle toll charge needs to be adjusted to one-quarter the rate of cars. Motorcycle riders are happy to pay THE CORRECT RATE OF TOLL Because cars are smaller and lighter than trucks they are charged less to use motorways. Motorcycles are smaller and lighter than cars yet they pay the same toll as cars. Motorcycles were forgotten in Transport plans for Private toll roads. WHY should motorcycle riders pay for this failure in transport planning by successive Labour governments?

More and more tollways and tunnels are becoming cashless. E-tags are not designed for use on motorcycles. Attempts to design a safe motorcycle e-tag have stalled. Until an appropriate e-tag is...

Equity in provision for parking of motorcycles is generally lacking. Motorcycles can make a positive contribution to transport, yet do not rate a mention in State or Federal transport plans. Both...

Motorcycle Safety The last and only Staysafe Inquiry into motorcycle safety was in 1986. Much has changed since then. There were no funds for motorcycle safety at all back then and little has...

Helmet Basics There is a national standard for motorcycle helmets. If the helmet complies with the Australian mandatory product safety Standard (Consumer Protection Notice No.9) and is in good...

Concern has been expressed, particularly in the UK, that the front window pillars (A Pillars) in modern cars are becoming wider and as a result the possibility of a motorcyclist being obscured by...

The key issues identified for road environment safety are: Road fixtures and furniture may create crash and injury risks for motorcyclists. Maintenance and upgrading practices may create crash and...

Motorcycles are Environmentally Friendly Motorcycles and Scooters Fuel efficient Cheap to operate, even large motorcycles only use half of a car’s fuel Now meet Euro 3 environmental exhaust emission...

The Australian Road Rules were introduced in 1999 to replace various different State road rules with a single uniform set for all of Australia. A great idea, but in practice it has problems....

Front Numberplates Discussion Paper It has been proposed that adding front numberplates to motorcycles will reduce motorcyle fatalities. We find a lack of plausibility in this proposition. We cannot...

Single vehicle crashes accounted for 39% of all motorcycle crashes in NSW and 39% of all fatal motorcycle crashes. This is a higher rate of single vehicle crashes compared to 23% of car crashes....

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Reducing Motorcycle TheftSource: National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council Inc. Statistical Summary of Motorcycle Theft The dynamics of motorcycle theft are quite distinct from the theft of...