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I have just read the article in the Sunday Times 19-5-2013 (Most riders at fault in bike-crash deaths) which quoted a new study that I believe is a Police Department document that was sent to the Phil Hickey from the Sunday Times.

A few of the comments and statistics have given me some concern.

The statement that -

Four out of five riders were to blame in motorcycle fatalities. Is this after the major crash investigation or from the preliminary report and was the rider fully at fault or a contributing factor.

The article also stated more than half the riders had alcohol or drugs in there system either above the legal system or high enough to impair their judgement. This flies against all previous data that has shown that the percentage of rides involved in fatal crashes was less than car drivers. What number had a reading above the legal limit .05

The statement that nine out of ten killed riders had traffic records. I believe that this is about the same for all fatalities but in this instance only riders have been singled out.

The statement that half the 30 bike fatalities in WA between January 2012 and April this year involved riders on an unlicensed bike or a bike that had been in their posrtion less that three months. Does this include off road bikes and the people who had only had the motorcycle for less that tree months – where they new riders, returning riders or people merely just buying a new bike?

The comment from Assistant Police Commissioner Nick Anticich that if you want to avoid being killed or suffer from a serious injury from a statistical perspective, you should not be getting a motorcycle shows his one biased approach to all motorcyclist in putting all riders in the same basket. i agree there is a section or motorcycle riders that can be classed as risk takers (the same as in car drivers) but this is not a basis to target all riders as I believe the comments have done.

Could you send me the full study that this article refers to so that we can verify its findings.

Regards

Dave Wright

Motorcycle Riders Association of W.A. inc.

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Second Ride Right Course

May 11, 2013 Jeff T No comments

May 18, 2013
9:00 am	to	12:00 pm

I have organised a Ride Right Motorcycle Skills Enhancement Course for 18th May at Mirrabooka.

This is a free course and is open to all riders.

I have to limit the numbers to 25 people, so first in best dressed. (morning tea and a light lunch will be provided free of charge)

I have attached the flier and registration forms.

Please get back to me ASAP to secure your spot.

Regards

Dave Wright

Motorcycle Riders Association Of W.A. inc.

Ride Right Flyer 18-5-13

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Overnighter to Quindanning Hotel

April 21, 2013 Jeff T No comments

August 10, 2013 12:00 pm	to	August 11, 2013 4:00 pm
August 10, 2013 12:00 pm	to	August 11, 2013 4:00 pm

16 Rooms are on “Hold” for the MRAWA for a limited time so get in quick.

Double rooms are $70 per night with Continental breakfast.

Or you can pay $90 per night with a Cooked breakfast.

Contact Neta or Rowan on 9885 7053 and make sure you say you are from the MRAWA

Leaving Kelmscott McDonalds at 12:00pm.

For further information, ring Jeff M on 0422 125 510.

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July Annual General Meeting

April 21, 2013 Jeff T No comments

July 17, 2013
7:30 pm

17th July

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
7:30pm upstairs at the Victoria Park Hotel

605 Albany Highway Victoria Park

New Members and Visitors are welcome
All enquiries contact Jeff on 0422 125 510

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Breakfast Ride to Collie

April 21, 2013 Jeff T No comments

July 21, 2013
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Brass Monkey Breakfast Ride to Collie.

Leaving Kelmscott McDonalds at 8:00am

For further information, ring Jeff 0422 125510

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NumDuc Rally

April 21, 2013 Jeff T No comments

June 1, 2013 7:00 am

to

June 3, 2013 4:00 pm

The Ducati Owners Club of WA is hosting this year’s NumDuc Rally on the Western Australia Day long weekend June 1st to the 3rd.

Follow the signs on the Dowerin – Meckerin Road. For further information, refer to the flyer below:

Numduc Rally

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Patriots Garden Island Memorial Ride

March 13, 2013 Jeff T No comments

May 26, 2013
9:00 am	to	4:00 pm

The Patriots Garden Island Memorial Ride on the 26th May from 9:00am

The MRA are posting this ride in our calendar as we would like our members and the general public to be aware of the dates for this year’s Patriots Garden Island Memorial Ride. Please refer to the attached flyer for details of the event.

Memorial Ride Flyer 2013

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Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)

December 8, 2012 Jeff T 1 comment

Dave Wright of the MRAWA has tirelessly campaigned for the introduction of LAMS into Western Australia. The great news is that the scheme will be introduced into WA from Monday 14th January 2013. Please read the two attached facts sheets for details of the scheme and the list of approved motorcycles.

LAMS Fact Sheet

LAMS Approved Motorcycle list

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