European post-licence motorcycle training scheme gains new backing
The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label has gained new backing after its coordination was taken over by multiple groups.
Following the taking over of its coordination by ACEM and ifz earlier this year, the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label has gained new backing in Europe.
ACEM (Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers) and ifz (Institute for Motorcycle Safety) took over the coordination of the EMTQL, which was formed in 2014, back in July. One of the Label’s founding members, the German Road Safety Council, will continue managing the training programmes in Germany, while the FIM is set to take on the role of promoting the Label internationally.
“The first ten years have given the Label a strong foundation. Together with ifz, we now want to build on that experience, expand its reach and make high-quality post-licence training accessible to more riders across Europe,” said Antonio Perlot, ACEM secretary general.
Matthias Haasper, ifz director, added: “Quality motorcycle training depends on clear learning objectives, effective teaching and instructors who are able to support riders in developing safer riding behaviour.
“Our cooperation with ACEM provides a strong basis for further developing the Label and supporting continuous improvement among certified European training providers.”
FIA Region 1 (Europe, Middle East, and Africa branch), POLIS (a network of European cities aimed at improving the sustainability of urban mobility) and the Motorcycling MEP Club are set to become official supporters of the Label, which already has official support from the European Commission and the European Transport Safety Council.
The Label currently has 35 approved schools in Europe operating across 10 countries. Its objective is to promote road safety by improving the quality of training riders can access after they’ve obtained their licence.
It is also exploring AI as a way to improve rider training.
“The Label is also developing new links with academic research through cooperation with the University of Florence (UniFi) on AIGOR, a project exploring how artificial intelligence and riding data can give young moped and motorcycle riders personalised feedback on their riding and potential risks their first years on the road,” reads a statement from ACEM.
“ACEM is providing financial support to the project, which could lay the groundwork for a future digital safety tool for riders.”
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