Motorcycle Awareness Month starts in September and signals the start of the riding season. MSAC is working to make this a regular on the road safety campaign calendar, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.
MSAC Submission on July 2019 Consultation Document
The government is proposing a law change to make ABS compulsory for motorcycles entering the fleet. The new rule will apply to motorcycles over 125cc. MSAC is supportive of the change which was recommended to government following our 2018 Motorcycle Safety Summit. ABS is a proven technology which will helps save lives. Full details of the consultation can be found here...
The Shiny Side Up Bike Fest aims to bring the New Zealand motorcycle community together and share best practice. We achieve this through promoting rider skills, full protective gear and technologies such as ABS.
The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Programme (MotoCAP), which launched this month, signals a step in the right direction according to MSAC Chair Mark Gilbert.
The Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) welcomes the return of Motorcycle Awareness Month in September by encouraging drivers to look twice for bikes.
In 2014, ACC teamed up with NZ Transport Agency, Automobile Association and Local Authorities to develop a way of identifying the highest risk local roads for motorists.