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National & Regional News Archive 2006 Updated news can be found on the main MAG UK website at www.mag-uk.org News Archive 2006
Issued 14th December 2006 Includes reports and updates on 3rd European Driving Licence Directive - Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - MAGs New Campaigns Manager - Clubs Village at next years Farmyard Party. Link Here Original Source www.network.mag-uk.org
Issued 23rd November 2006 Update on the 3rd European Driving Licence Directive, specifically the outcome from last weeks TRAN Committee meeting in the EU Parliament in Brussels. After the report there is a lobby to Jacques Barrot, who is the Vice-president of the European Commission in charge of transport policy. This is our penultimate stage before the Second Reading in the European Parliament on 13th December and we are preparing a lobby to MEPs at present. Full details are Here Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 8th November 2006 As you may be aware MAG is part of the National Motorcycle Council, the body which is delivering the UKs National Motorcycle Strategy. The survey has come from the sub group of the on Technical - Engineering and Environment which MAG also sits on. As part of this strategy DfT working with the sub group has undertaken to obtain information concerning the: Positioning of motorcycle mirrors and quality of the view afforded to the rear, Brake system operation and the quality of brake pads/linings; Supply, quality, fitment, and channels of distribution for motorcycle replacement tyres. The survey can be filled in on-line or downloaded and posted to the DfT. Full details are Here Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 8th November 2006 Run by the Accident Research Group at the psychology department, Nottingham University, the online questionnaire study is designed to examine the perception, knowledge and attitudes different groups of drivers and/or riders show towards motorcycles on Britain's roads. Full details are Here Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 2nd November 2006 Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 18th October 2006 Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 27th September 2006 Original Source www.mag-uk.org News Headlines 2005
Issued 7th December 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is pleased at the decision by the EU Transport Council of Ministers to defer further debate on the license directive until the new year. Director of Public Affairs Trevor Baird said: "This vampire is only resting for the moment and although the motorcycle community can draw a sigh of relief from this breathing space. A determined effort is still required if a stake is to be successfully driven through this vampires heart." Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 2nd December 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) calls for the UK Government and MEPs not to accept the Luxembourg Compromise for the 3rd European Licence Directive regarding motorcycle licensing. EU Ministers meet on Monday 5th December to consider a common position on the directive which will be discussed under the auspices of the UK Presidency. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 3rd October 2005 Hundreds of riders from the UK converged on the heart of Brussels on Saturday 1st October to demonstrate against the effects that proposals contained in the Third EC Driving Licence would have on limiting access to motorcycles to young and new riders. The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK), British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) and Motor Cycle News led demonstration was supplemented by riders from MAG Netherlands and supported by MAG Ireland. The demonstration focussed on calling for the draconian and premature legislation contained in the motorcycle part of the Licence Directive to be removed and to be discussed fully in open forum with the Motorcycle Community in Europe. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 20th September 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group and the British Motorcyclists Federation are co-operating with Motor Cycle News in the organisation of a protest gathering and ride in Brussels on Saturday 1st October in response to the EU proposals on motorcycle licensing. We feel that the risk posed to the future of motorcycling by these draconian regulations is considerable as it is likely they will severely discourage new riders from taking to two wheels. In all probability millions of potential riders will take to cars instead as access to them will be far easier by comparison. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 16th August 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) has launched its three pronged lobby to bring sense to the proposals contained in the European Unions 3rd European Driving Licence Directive. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 14th September 2005 "Two motorcyclists who filled in a cattle grid they said put them in danger have spoken of their relief after being cleared of criminal damage." Originally published in The Argus, 14th September 2005.
Issued 26th July 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) has launched its campaign for the fitment of Motorcycle Friendly Crash Barriers. This year has seen a concentrated effort on publications that highlight the dangers motorcyclists face due to the ill though out placement of road furniture on the UK roads. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 15th July 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group have been made aware that some of the country's roads were beginning to melt in the recent heat wave, and that in parts of County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland councils have been sending out gritting lorries to spread crushed rock dust in an attempt to combat the problem. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 15th July 2005 On behalf of MAG UK and the Farmyard Party (FYP) Marshals I would like to thank you all on the various web forums for the concern shown for the safety and welfare of the marshals in the aftermath of the flood that hit the Farmyard Party site on Sunday evening at Duncombe Park, Helmsley. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 22nd June 2005 On behalf of MAG UK and the Farmyard Party (FYP) Marshals I would like to thank you all on the various web forums for the concern shown for the safety and welfare of the marshals in the aftermath of the flood that hit the Farmyard Party site on Sunday evening at Duncombe Park, Helmsley. Due to your concerns and requests, MAG are setting up a FYP Marshals Flood Appeal. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 11th May 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group is the latest organisation to officially endorse the Lock-2-Lock national security scheme. MAG's Director of Public Affairs, Trevor Baird welcomed the scheme, "as having a long term importance in the fight against motorcycle theft." MAG will be working to help promote the scheme in various ways. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 29th April 2005 What will you be doing this weekend? Well the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said to thousands of motor–sport enthusiasts they will not be participating or spectating at off-road events, such as grass-track racing, trials, enduros and motocross, on fields that farmers have used for generations. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 25th April 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is turning up the pressure on the menace of diesel spills. MAG want all garages to accept its warning stickers which are designed to remind drivers to replace fuel caps properly. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 12th April 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is harnessing its members and bikers nationwide to remind politicians that more than ever - bikers are voters. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 5th April 2005 MAG has lodged an early protest against Transport for London's (TfL) proposed £4 charge for the use of London's new Gateway Bridge. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 29th March 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) will fiercely defend the hard won exemption from congestion charging that Transport For London (TfL) members want to see withdrawn. If this proposal makes progress then MAG will consider giant demonstrations along the lines of the 1988 Hyde Park protest against leg protectors. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 8th March 2005 It is with great regret that we must tell you that Simon Milward, the former General Secretary of the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) has died in a road accident in Africa while on a round the world charity fund-raising motorcycle ride. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 2nd March 2005 MAG Annual Group Conference on Saturday 9th April 2005 MAG is a democratic organisation. Each April MAG holds an Annual Group Conference (AGC), at which any member is entitled to turn up, have their say on policy, and elect the relevant officers of the group, as well as helping decide on the actions of MAG in the coming year. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 23rd February 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) welcomes the Road Safety Minister David Jamieson's announcement of the publication of the first National Motorcycling Strategy (NMS) designed to ensure the "mainstreaming" of motorcycling as a means of transport. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 28th January 2005 It's more Eurotrash says the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) of the latest licensing proposals under the 3rd European Driving Licence Directive to come out of Brussels. The European Parliament's Transport Committee has voted in favour of amendments to the directive in a poor effort to harmonize motorcycle testing and licenses across the EU. The proposed changes also aim to create a safer testing regime for riders but simply moving the age limit for Direct Access to 26 does not make a safer rider. Nor does waiting until you are at least 19 years to ride a bike bigger than 125cc" Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 13th January 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is urging Transport For London TFL to drop its plans to prohibit motorcycle taxi operations in the capitol. MAG feel that TFL should accept that London is a world class city with a serious traffic problem to which motorcycles offer an elegant solution for busy people to meet critical deadlines. A more holistic view of safety would recognise that stress and air pollution are actually injurious whereas motorcycle accident injuries are only possibilities and very slim ones judging by the impeccable record of the bikecab companies. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 12th January 2005 The Motorcycle Action Group warns riders that they could be prosecuted for failing to insure motorcycles that are parked on a driveway or kept in a garage if proposals from the Department for Transport (DfT) are approved. If approved, a new offence, possession of a vehicle without valid insurance will enable the police to access the records of insurers and effect automated fines by default for vehicles not kept on the public high way unless the vehicle keeper has declared Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 11th January 2005 MAG offers its support to Fred & Carol Marzillius against Telscombe Town Council over cattle grids. Fred & Carol Marzillius are currently being threatened with prosecution for Criminal Damage by Telscombe Town Council, after filling in a small area of a cattle grid near their home making it safe for them to travel over it on their motorcycle and scooter. News Headlines 2004
Issued 30th November 2004 If you were out driving on Saturday afternoon last (27th November) in the Lewes, Seaford and Eastbourne area you might have come across a posse of motorbikes, a trike and a sidecar combination, a band of bikers riding as a group – about thirty of them - supported by marshals to keep them in good order. If you were held up at all, they apologise but they were out for a good cause – it was the Beachy Head Branch of the Motorcycle Action Group on their annual Christmas Toy Run.
Issued 3rd November 2004 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) is fighting the proposed introduction of charges for the Annual Registration and Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) for motorcycles revealed in a consultation document from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 31th October 2004 SEAN'S MUM BLASTS £500 FINE FOR DEATH CRASH DEVASTATED mum Cassie Pearce has blasted the £500 fine given to the driver who caused the crash which killed her son Sean. Also see: Banning Young Pillion Riders Original Source www.eastbournetoday.co.uk
Issued 12th October 2004 Over 150 motorcyclists from across the UK blocked the Humber Bridge in a "slow pay" protest at the £1.10 motorcycle toll on Saturday 25th September. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
7th October 2004 A new Café will be opening in Rye (a popular haunt for bikers) called "The Rye River Café" at the end of October 2004. Opening times: Mon - Fri 12:00 to 13:00. Sat & Sun: 07:00 to 11:00.
Rye River Café,
Issued 20th September 2004 The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has paid out a reward of £500 to Wirral motorcyclist Keith Buck for his effort in combating motorcycle theft. Buck, who was approached by a thief with an offer of stolen parts, relayed his suspicions to police with whom he co-operated by viewing an ID parade which resulted in a successful prosecution. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 16th September 2004 MAG congratulates the Killspills team who organised Saturday’s run to Parliament to hand over a petition protesting at the continued spillage of diesel on our roads. Police cooperation was excellent, with all lights and roundabouts controlled to allow the 700 bike convoy to proceed smoothly across the capitol. Original Source www.mag-uk.org Full report on the KillSpills rally can be found at www.killspills.org.uk Pictures of the KillSpills demo and the gathering at the ACE Café at www.bikerlifestylepics.co.uk
Issued 9th September 2004 The Motorcycle Action Group is delighted with the news that Britain's bike industry has stumped up the cash to invest in the nationwide Bikesafe initiative while slamming the Government for failing to put its money where its mouth is. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 5th August 2004 A campaign for the introduction of an age limit of 16 years for pillion riders, which would essentially ban children from riding pillion on motorcycles, has been initiated after the recent death of an eight year old pillion rider in East Sussex. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
Issued 5th August 2004 The Motorcycle Action Group joined members of the Government Advisory Group on Motorcycling in Central London to record the delivery of the group's landmark report on motorcycling. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
The South-East Region AGM will be held at 1.30pm on Sunday the 1st of August at the East Grinstead Rugby Club. East Grinstead Rugby Club. East Grinstead Rugby Club website
The EU Road Safety Action Programme is promoting shared responsibility and exchange of best practices to make improvements in this area. FEMA is developing, with the full commitment of its national member organisations, a paper highlighting the different aspects related to road safety. The document promotes solutions to improve safety for motorcyclists on European roads to be included in European and national road safety strategies. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has launched a campaign for total transparency in the motor insurance market. Original Source www.mag-uk.org
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Sunday 25th July - Kent Clubs POW WOW. Meeting to be held at Angel farm, 1pm. Charity Rock Night The Charity Rock night at the Marina Fountain rasied £200 for the MAG Foundation. A big thank you to our sponsors, listed in the review. See the pictures in the gallery.
The MAG presence at the May Day gathering in Hastings, 2004. See the pictures in the gallery |
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Network - MAG Activist Newsletter - December 2006
Cattle Grid Couple are Cleared 
9th Motorcycle Ride with the European Parliament
