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Monday, 9 August 2010

Office workers, mums, dads, motorcycles and scooters
to converge on Parliament.

On that day, at 12 noon, the street in front of the NSW Parliament will be awash with motorcycle and scooter riders of all ages who will have gathered to show parliamentarians their disgust at the blatant cash-grab that has become the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme under the Keneally government.

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NSW GOVERNMENT FAILS THE STATE’S MOTORCYCLISTS ONCE AGAIN
21 July 2010

With the arrival of new mobile speed cameras, and the RTA’s proposed new 4km/h tolerance limit for all speeding offences, it is time to take an objective look at the facts the speed-camera-revenue-addicted Keneally government is not telling us about motorcycles.

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MEDIA RELEASE

22 June 2010

The Motorcycle Council of NSW (MCC of NSW) has today described the planned increases in motorcycle CTP premiums from July 1st, as further evidence of the failure of Governments to recognise motorcycles as a unique and independent road user group.

Whilst the MCC of NSW understands that changes to the old CTP system were necessary, and even worked with the Motor Accidents Authority (MAA) on these changes, the MCC of NSW has not been provided with any evidence that those drivers or riders causing CTP claims, can justify such extreme increases in prices in some classifications.

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Solid result for motorcycle sales in 2009

Jan 11, 2010

Official figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 115,981 motorcycles, scooters and all-terrain vehicles were sold last year – a decrease of 13.6 per cent (18,298 units) over 2008.

“Given the circumstances, this is a very solid result,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said.

“The market has come off a very high base over the previous year, so the industry has certainly stood up well to the economic challenges,” he said.

“In fact, this is the fourth highest annual sales result on record and was achieved in tough economic circumstances,” Mr McKellar said.

“Some brands actually increased sales and deserve congratulations for that,” he said.

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Motorcycle & Scooter Parking In Sydney

The City of Sydney has implemented a Motorcycle & Scooter Strategy and Action Plan, which also includes some changes to motorcycle and scooter parking in the city.

Key aspects of the Strategy are:

No More Tickets in Timed Areas
Motorcycle and Scooter riders no longer need to buy or display a ticket in the City of Sydney, which includes the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern, Ultimo, Darlinghurst and Kings Cross. Simply park as you usually would, and remember to observe the time restrictions. If you need to park all day, use an untimed motorcycle-only space instead.

New Untimed Parking Spaces in the City Centre
From early November, the City will add more than 100 new parking spaces to the existing 600 spaces in central Sydney. Some existing areas will be expanded, and new ones created, especially in the northern part of the City, where competition for street parking is high.

Better Security for Motorcycles
Motorbikes and scooters can be vulnerable to theft. The City will begin a trial of anchor points and locking rails for motorcycles in untimed parking areas. Check the City’s website regularly for updates on the location of these spaces.

Discounted Secure Parking
The City of Sydney offers all-day parking in the Goulburn Street parking station for only $5 a day. There is already CCTV monitoring of these bikes, and the City will improve security further with a locking rail and gear lockers.

Cheaper Permits
If you are a City resident, on-street parking permits for your motorcycle or scooter are now half the price of standard car permits.

Motorcyle Parking Locations
Over the past twelve months, the City has substantially increased motorcycle parking space in the CBD and surrounding neighbourhoods. The City will continue to investigate new locations for motorcycle parking, including those suggested by riders.

A map of available free motorcycle parking is available on the City of Sydney Website