The following are discussion papers to highlight issues of concern for motorcyclists. These reflect the views which have been expressed by member clubs and are living documents which form the basis for discussion and possible action.
In many cases, further arguments, both pro and con, will be aired in relation to the various topics. Member clubs vote at MCC meetings to support various aspects of these and arrive at a “position” which the MCC will adopt.
January 2019
Rider Training Position Statement
Date: 2nd June 2017 Client: Motorcycle Council of NSW [...]
Motorcycle Friendly Scheme
The motorcycle friendly scheme is all about preparing towns and [...]
August 2017
Mandatory ABS on Motorcycles Position Statement
Date: 7th August 2017 Client: Motorcycle Council of NSW [...]
June 2017
Speed as a Causal Factor in Crashes
Position Statement – Speed as a Causal Factor in CrashesThe [...]
Mobile Phones
Position Statement The illegal use of mobile phones while driving [...]
October 2015
Historic Plates Optional Scheme
Historic Plate New Scheme For those in Historic Motorcycle Clubs, [...]
March 2015
Visors
Helmet RRs Home PageKeep it clean. A dirty or scratched [...]
February 2009
Reporting a Road Hazard
How to report a road hazard. Refer to the following [...]
January 2009
Tolls
Position Motorcycle toll charge needs to be adjusted to one-quarter [...]
Tolls
Rate of TollsMotorcyclists recognise the need to pay their fair [...]
December 2008
Helmet Road Rules
See also: Visors Poorly written Road Rules for Helmets [...]
E-Tags
Tollways and tunnels are now cashless.E-tags are not designed for [...]
Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycle SafetyThe last and only Staysafe Inquiry into motorcycle safety [...]
Transport Planning
Motorcycles have the advantage of reducing congestion and pollution, yet [...]
October 2007
Green Page
Motorcycles are Environmentally FriendlyMotorcycles and ScootersFuel efficientCheap to operate, even [...]
May 2007
A Pillars
Concern has been expressed, particularly in the UK, that the [...]
March 2007
CTP (Greenslips)
While motorcyclists in NSW have good reason to complain about [...]
May 2006
Road Rules
The Australian Road Rules were introduced in 1999 to replace [...]
October 2005
Theft
Reducing Motorcycle TheftSource: National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council Inc.Statistical [...]
August 2005
Cornering
Single vehicle crashes accounted for 39% of all motorcycle crashes [...]
Countersteering Tips
Countersteering tipsPosture helps control, a lotMany people have the wrong [...]
Exercise 2
At 60km/hr, with fantastic reactions of 0.7 of a second, [...]
Throttle Control
Throttle controlFrom the tip-in point, keep the throttle just open. [...]
Exercise 1
Here are some riding exercises you can do almost anywhere.These [...]
July 2005
Road Safety
Position Statement – Road SafetyRoad Safety is an issue of [...]
Rider Training
Position Statement – Rider TrainingRider training and education is an [...]
Protective Clothing
Position Statement – Protective Clothing Research has shown that [...]
Frontal Identification
Position Statement – Frontal IdentificationIn some States it has been [...]
Daytime Running Lights
Position Statement – Daytime Running LightsIt is currently being proposed [...]
Crash Barriers
Position Statement – Crash BarriersThere are no crash barriers that [...]
Rider Training
Apart from controlling the motorcycle and the traffic situation, the [...]
October 2002
Parking
Equity in provision for parking of motorcycles is generally lacking.Motorcycles [...]
Front Numberplates
Front Numberplates Discussion PaperIt has been proposed that adding front [...]