Department for Transport
MCIA 'welcomes' the government’s £650m electric car grant, but with trepidation
The MCIA has welcomed the government’s new £650m electric car grant, but has warned that motorcycles have been ‘left behind’.
NMC fears for rider safety as the government fast-tracks self-driving taxis
The NMC has urged the government to get its new self-driving vehicle plans right, as it could pose a risk to motorcycle rider safety.
DVSA set to introduce nationwide MOT photo checks
A nationwide crackdown on faulty MOT tests and illegal modifications could soon be in place, following a new photo check initiative from the government.
MCIA Urges Department of Transport to Make Roads Safer
The MCIA has urged the Department for Transport (DfT) to make roads safer for motorcyclists through better hazard perception training
Dispute Over Right for Motorcyclists to Use Bus Lanes Continues
The Motorcycle Action Group has hit back against a petition that’s received criticism
Government Launches Independent Probe Into Headlight Glare
The new Labour government has confirmed it will continue where the Conservatives left off with an immediate investigation
DfT “Does Not Have A Good Enough Understanding” of UK Road Conditions
A report looking into the way the Department for Transport is maintaining UK roads suggests that there is margin for improvement
MAG Calls on New UK Government to “Move on Motorcycling”
Ahead of the upcoming but as yet undated UK General Election, the Motorcycle Action Group has launched its “Move on Motorcycling” Campaign
Councils Get £38 Million to Fix High-Risk Roads
Local councils will be able to make high-risk roads safer in the coming years, as the government ear-marks money for the cause
Government Leans on Fuel Price Comparators for PumpWatch App
The UK government is bringing together price comparison sites to share data for the benefit of its new PumpWatch mobile app
DfT Issues Weirdly Sensible Advice on Motorcycle Bus Lane Use
The advice from the DfT lays out the pros and cons of motorcycles using bus lanes, and for once they seem to get it right!
Motorcycle road deaths increased in 2022, government report shows
A new Department for Transport report showed that UK road deaths in 2022 were up compared to 2021, but remain below pre-Covid levels
Parliamentary group wants speed limit tolerance reduced to 1mph
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking is proposing to reduce speed limit tolerance to 1mph in order to decrease fear among cyclists.
Over half of British motorists want noise cameras introduced
A study has revealed that nearly six-in-10 (58 per cent) people in the UK want noise cameras to be introduced and enforced to stop people using loud exhausts.
NMC, MCIA among signatories of letter to DfT urging changes to CBT
A letter signed by the NMC, MCIA, and TfL has been sent to the Department for Transport urging changes are made to motorcycle CBT.
IAM Roadsmart pushing motorcycles as the green alternative
IAM Roadsmart is calling on the government to recognise the ‘untapped opportunity motorcycles represent’
Simple rule change could have a massive effect on motorcycling
A potential tweak to the UK’s motoring laws could have huge ramifications for bikers
Government transport consultation ignores motorcycles
The National Networks National Policy Statement does though mention horse riders and pedestrians while completely ignoring motorcyclists
"Very positive" meeting between NMC and DfT minister
A meeting between NMC members and the DfT minister, Richard Holden MP, has been described as "very positive" by the NMC Executive Director.
Potholes targeted by new MAG-backed petition
The Motorcycle Action Group has announced its support of a petition against potholes as part of its "Resurface Our Roads" campaign.
Majority of UK motorists want existing ALR smart motorways scrapped, study finds
New research from the RAC suggests that the majority of UK motorists would like to see the existing stretches of all-lane-running smart motorways reverted.
All future Smart Motorway construction has been scrapped!
As the government acknowledges the shortcomings of the Smart Motorway network and cancels further projects, is this the moment campaigners have been waiting for?
NMC calls for UK government to change decarbonisation strategy
The National Mootrcyclists Council has reinforced its position that the UK government should be technologically neutral when considering decarbonisation.
Chancellor announces £200 million to address pothole crisis
The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced £200 million will be given to local authorities in order to fix potholes on local roads.