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Road Maintenance & Design

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 injury… Continue reading Road Maintenance & Design

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Road Design & Maintenance

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… Continue reading Road Design & Maintenance

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Speed as a Causal Factor in Crashes

Position Statement – Speed as a Causal Factor in Crashes The basis for determining the number of crashes where speed is a causal factor is flawed. Priority:- High Where we… Continue reading Speed as a Causal Factor in Crashes

Mobile Phones

Position Statement The illegal use of mobile phones while driving is a distraction. This is likely to result in a driver not detecting a motorcyclist which could result in a… Continue reading Mobile Phones

Road Safety

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… Continue reading Road Safety

Protective Clothing

Position Statement – Protective Clothing Research has shown that in a crash protective clothing is able to reduce the severity of injuries. However, there is no guarantee that what is… Continue reading Protective Clothing

Frontal Identification

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 proposal is… Continue reading Frontal Identification

Daytime Running Lights

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:-… Continue reading Daytime Running Lights