MRAWA

Helmet Recalls

Jeff T — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:31:19 +0000

Some helmets that have been certified as compliant to the Australian and New Zealand Standards have subsequently failed testing by the ACCC

The link below is to the ACCC press release

http://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/accc-testing-reveals-unsafe-motorcycle-helmets

Below are the links to the individual helmet recalls

(1) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1047285

(2) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1047524

(3) http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1047706

Police Department Article in Sunday Times

Jeff T — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:34:36 +0000

Hi guys below is an email I have sent to the Police Department following the article in todays Sunday Times.

If you did not see the article here is the link to it.

story-fnhocxo3-1226645968537

I will keep you posted to any developments.

Dave Wright

Motorcycle Riders Association of W.A. Inc.

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.

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)

Jeff T — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:22:48 +0000

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

Lane Filtering Trial in NSW

Jeff T — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:40:41 +0000

The link below will display a media release from 18/10/2012 for the an Australian First Lane Filtering Trial for Motorcyclists in the Sydney CBD

Lane filtering trial NSW

REPORTS FROM 2012

Jeff — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:38:28 +0000

Actions and status from the November 5th Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Actions Group (MSSAG)

Safety Report December 2012

Safety Report October 2012

Safety Report Annual Review August 2012

Safety Report annual review July 2012

Safety Report June 2012

Safety Report April 2012

Safety Report February 2012

OLA forum #5 outcome

Colin and Bob manning the Roadwise trailer at the York Motorcycle Show

Motorcycle Graduated Rider Training and Licensing

Dave Wright — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:10:42 +0000

Introducing the GRT&L project:

The Motorcycle Graduated Rider Training and Licensing (GRT&L) project is a Department of Transport led initiative to review the ways that motorcyclists are licensed, trained and assessed in WA. A GRT&L system is made up of measurable increments or stages for the training and licensing of riders and/or motorcycles.

WA already has a graduated system for riders with levels of learner, provisional and full licences along with restrictions on motorcycle use.

Based on the recommendations of a review of best practice in motorcycle rider training and licensing, the changes proposed introduce a system that more thoroughly prepares and tests new riders, promoting safety on the roads.

How to get involved:

Please visit the Transport web site to find out more, and to:

Read the GRT&L discuss paper
Complete an online survey
Nominate to attend a workshop
Survey closes 30 May 2010 – Workshop nominations close 10 May 2010

Best wishes from,

GRT&L project team

Contact us:

Email:
grtl@transport.wa.gov.au

Phone:
1800 287 551

Mail:
Motorcycle Graduated Rider Training & Licensing
Department of Transport
Reply Paid 1290
Perth WA 6844

Survey closes 30 May 2010 – Workshop nominations close 10 May 2010

Ross Veasey

MRAWA Admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:30:03 +0000

WE’LL RIDE TOGETHER FOREVER

Ross Veasey, son of Diesel and Wendy, brother of Sara (Frog) and Claire (Spider) died in a motorcycle crash 1st of October 2007 in Glen Forrest near his home, he was just 20 years old and lived life to the full until prematurely taken from us. Ross loved his Kawasaki Ninja ZX10 and always rode it like it was meant to be ridden.

Ross was in full safety gear, as he always was, but on this occasion it wasn’t enough to save his life.

Chad Peters

MRAWA Admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:29:10 +0000

Chad Peters
of the Honda Shop in Midland, Western Australia passed away late March 2006 after a long battle with cancer.

Chad’s very active involvement with the motorcycling fraternity in WA is well marked and remembered.

The MRA WA members pass on their condolences to his family and friends.”

Simon Charles Milward

MRAWA Admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:28:24 +0000

Simon Charles Milward
born 28th of January 1965 in Strete, South Devon, UK.

In 1989 Simon quit as quality control manager with a leading British reprographic printing company to concentrate on something he believed in and where he thought he could do something useful. Simon started a fulltime career working for the interests of motorcyclists with the Motorcycle Action Group United Kingdom.

In 1992 Simon established the Brussels headquarters of the Federation of European Motorcyclists (FEM) in Brussels and became FEM’s General Secretary. Finding his way through the EU maze he started co-ordinating efforts towards specific legislatory targets. This resulted in bikers being among the first citizens to benefit from the democratic changes of the Maastricht Treaty and due to Simon’s never ending work, FEM became a well-known and effective lobby group in the EU institutions. In 1998 FEM merged with the EMA (the European Motorcyclists Association) to form the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA). Simon Milward became FEMA’s General Secretary. Affiliated to FEMA today are 22 national riders rights organisations from 18 European countries.

On January 1st 2000 Simon left Europe to fulfil a lifelong dream: to ride his handmade motorcycle around the world on a humanitarian mission. His journey was supposed to last for 18 months, but it turned into a five year long odyssey. Simon was expected to arrive back in the UK around October 2005. It is with profoundly sad that Simon died following a road accident near Kayes, Mali, West Africa.

With the passing away of Simon Milward, the European motorcycle community has lost a true rider and a pioneer in the riders’ rights movement. Simon always inspired those who have had the honour and the privilege to work with him and we will never forget him. We have lost a friend, the world has lost a true friend and a very good man.

Rick & Sam

MRAWA Admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:27:24 +0000

Rick and his wife Sam were killed 21.02.03 by a drunk driver. They were members of the Mandurah Ulysses Club. Unfortunately we haven’t a photo of Sam.

They were husband and wife, aged 41 and 24. They were riding their Harley at the time of death.

Rick & Sam