Category: Safety and Training

The wearing of UN ECE 22.05 helmets has been legal in NSW since just before Christmas 2015. For more information see http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/motorcyclists/motorcyclehelmets.html. For maximum protection in the event of a crash,… Continue reading Can you help me understand Helmet standards?

For advice on protective clothing see:-http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/motorcyclists/ridinggear.html and the Motorcycle Council’s website.

The Motorcycle Council has a list of training providers and training courses.

The NSW Motorcycle Riders Handbook is a good source of information on a wide range of topics. The Motorcycle Council of NSW website is also a good source of information; alternatively, email the MCC or ring 1300… Continue reading General safety information

It is not just wire rope barriers that should concern riders. No barriers currently in use are motorcycle friendly. Riders should be concerned about all barriers and where they are… Continue reading What is being done about Wire Rope Barriers?

The Motorcycle Council produces a number of stickers such as:- ‘Motorcycle Aware Driver’, ‘Hang Up and Drive’, and ‘Motorcycling is Magic’. These are available at a number of shops and… Continue reading Where can I get those motorcycle stickers?

The Roads and Maritime Services have an incident reporting number 13 17 00, option 5, where you can report a road hazard. Note that 80% of roads are the responsibility… Continue reading How do I report a road hazard?