Motorcycle safety call

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is calling for a major shake-up when it comes to addressing current motorcycle safety issues.  Delivering a keynote presentation at the 2023 National Road Safety Conference, the MCIA’s CEO, Tony Campbell, opened by highlighting the significance of MCIA’s joint action plan it has produced with the Government.  

Entitled ‘Realising the Full Potential of Zero Emission Powered Light Vehicles’, the plan outlines a roadmap to leverage mopeds, motorcycles, and the entire L-Category sector to reduce emissions, alleviate congestion, and provide affordable personal mobility.    

Underscoring the importance of addressing motorcycle road safety, Campbell noted that powered two-wheelers (PTWs) constitute 1% of traffic, but account for 20% of fatalities.  He expressed deep concern about the current state of motorcycle safety and called on the Government to match industry efforts and demonstrate a commitment to promoting L-Category vehicles as a greener alternative.   

Campbell also called for a full-scale review of the existing licensing regime for L-Category vehicles (ie those with fewer than four wheels).