New LAMS List March 2010 The Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles advises the list of approved motor bikes and trikes under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) has been updated. The list has been updated to include bikes previously approved on the New South Wales approved motorcycles for novice riders list. All motorcycles built before December 1960 with an engine capacity not exceeding 660ml are approved. All scooters with electric powered engines are approved. The complete updated list has been published in Government Gazette no. 10, dated 25 March 2010. (shamelessly ripped from Rene's Forum entry - Thank's Rene!) Click Here to open it as a PDF in a new window. Click Here to open the Web Site in a new window.

Motorcycle Road Safety Strategy 2005-2010 On a recent ride, Phil Cole spoke to the riders about this strategy plan and the need to develop one for the future. This is the one that is about to expire. This will give you an idea of the importance of having one for the future. Click Here to open in a new window.

MORE INTERESTING LINKS Here are a couple of links you may find interesting. Liz De Romes’ paper is all about protective clothing for motorcyclists. One of the things that we can do to enhance our safety on the roads is to update our skills and to continue to maintain them. One other is to ensure we never leave home without adequate protective clothing. Liz describes what we need to wear, what to look for when we are purchasing this gear and the ways that protective clothing standards can be mandated in the future so we can be sure that we are buying stuff that will protect us and not fall apart at the first sign of a problem. Liz is preparing a booklet for the Federal Government to be made available to all powered two wheeled riders in the very near future. Look out for it when it is finally published. It is being sponsored by the Federal Government in partnership with the Australian Motorcycle Council. Click Here to open in a new window. Professor Raphael Grzbieta is the Chair of Road Safety, NSW Injury Risk Management Centre. His paper entitled “Motorcycle Crashes into road safety barriers” was presented to the recently held WA Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Forum. Raphael challenges the concept that road side safety barriers are a danger to road users especially to motorcyclists. It makes interesting reading as he challenges the issue that Wire Rope Barriers are a mortal danger to PTW users. Click Here to open in a new window. Regards Neville Gray.

ROAD RASH "I was alerted to this link a few days ago and it portraits a very powerful message about the wearing of protective clothing when riding a motorcycle. The article speaks for itself." Regards Neville Gray. Click Here to open in a new window.

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS HAND BOOK DTEI have released an new Motorcycle Riders Hand Book. Designed to assist new and experienced riders gain more from the experience. There are many tips about riding techniques, safety wear and road laws. The book is available from some registration offices, rider safe or online at the link below. MOTORCYCLE RIDERS HAND BOOK click here to open article in a new window Right click, then save or print for a copy.

WEST AUSTRALIAN: OFFICE OF ROAD SAFETY We have obtained approval in principle to list these two papers on the MRASA Website. Both these papers featured at the recently held WA Motorcycle Safety Forum in Perth. The first one is by Professor Raphael Grzbieta on Barrier Systems click here to open article in a new window Right click, then save or print for a copy. and the second is by Liz De Rome on Protective Clothing and Helmets. click here to open article in a new window Right click, then save or print for a copy. The WA Office of Road Safety with other interesting articles. can be found here.

FRONT NUMBER PLATES FOR MOTORCYCLES: THE AGITATORS Uncle Damien has some interesting thoughts about those pushing this cause. "Harold Scruby is the Pedestrian Council of Australia (PCA). Scruby from Sydney and X Melbourne policeman Ray Shuey are prime movers in the push for front plates/stickers/tags for motorcycles and scooters. This 2003 newspaper article on Scruby is an interesting read." click here to open article in a new window Right click, then save or print for a copy.

FRONT NUMBER PLATES FOR MOTORCYCLES Or is Big Brother just watching you? Uncle Damien explains some of the issues. Would you like to be tracked whilst riding?. Vote on this at the link below. click here to open article in a new window Right click, then save or print for a copy. Vote on this at the link below. click here to open article in a new window.

MRA Western Australia's New Brochure The MRA in Western Australia have just designed a new brochure. We think some of the suggestions in it are worth thinking about. Especially if you are new to riding. We thank MRAWA for allowing us to link to their site. click here to open article in a new window Right click, then save or print for a copy.

Uncle Damien Speaks! Damien Codognotto OAM is also know as Uncle Damien. He was a founding member of the Victoria MRA He is now a private commentator on motorcycling. Please satisfy yourself as to the validity of his comments If it makes you think then it has probably done it's job. click here to open article in a new window click here to join the forum discussion and have your say.

Another View? KevB finds interesting articles This one may not fit with MRA policy Please visit the forum to comment (some 314 person have visited this article since listed!) click here to open article in a new window click here to join the forum discussion.

Big Brother? George Orwell with his book 1984 Created it! Channel 10 made it accepable and popular Our Federal Government now wants to use it against motorcycles..... Do we have to vote soon ...... (tnx vanman37) click here to open article in a new window click here to join the forum discussion.

WE PRAYED BUT NO! We Prayed it would never come to this...... Our prayers have fallen of deaf ears....... Our research yeilded few facts............. That would persuade politician............. Our hearts yearn for his family............ So far from our shores..................... Yet his death is too many by one........... Let all politicians and beaurocrats listen. To the lament of wailing................... Of those who will be next.................. Until then please pray for his family...... And his loved ones! If it is abhorrent to die because you go to work Why should you die because you make one bad choice? And who will be held to account?? click here to open article in a new window click here to join the forum discussion.

WHAT'S A LIFE WORTH?. Our sympathy goes to Raymond Knight's family! Please read this article. It is hard to imaging the families pain. Then comment in the forum if you wish! click here to open article in a new window click here to join the forum discussion.

SPEEDING IS DANGEROUS?. Every now and again our members point out an article worthy of our consideration. KevB found one and listed it in the forum. Please consider reading it. Then comment in the forum if you wish! Does it provide a greater argument for rider training? click here to open article in a new window click here to join the forum discussion.

WHAT IS THE PRICE OF 3 SECONDS. Jeff Lane is a very experienced rider and is a trainer for Roadcraft Plus. He gets to see many riders, in many different situations. Here he poses the question of what is the cost of being "RIGHT". Feel free to comment on these thoughts in the forum! click here to open article in a new window click here to join the forum discussion.

RIDERSAFE NEWS MARCH 2007. Rumour has it that a politically aware university student visited an MRA meeting. Next day he went out, bought a motorcycle then learnt to ride it. Anyone who knows Harald Lindermann would know that was a long time ago. He can remember when the MRA started Ridersafe and when the government took it over, so read what he thinks they have done with it! click here to open article in a new window

Watch the Left Wheel Track! Jeff Lane is a very experienced rider and is a trainer for Roadcraft Plus. In this article he explains a simple way that he was caught out by another rider. Please read his exploits and ponder over how you plan your next ride. Perhaps you have more control over your destiny than you imagine! click here to open article in a new window

Caught by their own stupidity! This article went to press some weeks ago, but was brought to our attention by members. The MRA is an association with members in many, many clubs and we can't find any club acting in a manner described in this article. Do you feel the Authorities do themselves any favours by playing with the truth like this? After all, if they know the clubs why not name them? We would love to hear what you think! You might like to discuss this article in the forum.. click here to open article in a new window

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