Department for Transport
NMC, MCIA present key motorcycle decarbonisation points to parliament
The National Motorcyclists Council and Motorcycle Industry Association made a joint presentation to parliament on motorcycling and decarbonisation.
Transport Minister offers reassurances on non-zero motorcycle phase-out
Transport Minister, Jesse Norman MP, spoke at the first MCIA conference about considering different motorcycle categories when legislating for phase-outs.
UK government opens public consultation on potential MOT changes
A public consultation has been organised by the UK government considering potential changes to MOT procedures and regulations.
UK Government looks to update SHARP protocol with head rotation tests
The government-funded SHARP helmet rating programme is looking to update its protocol in line with new data regarding head rotation.
What does the Chancellor's autumn statement mean for UK bikers?
The UK Chancellor's autumn statement saw some changes announced for road users, so how exactly will these changes impact bikers?
Chancellor announces road tax for electric vehicles
The UK Chancellor has announced that the exemption for electric vehicles from VED will end in 2025, while fuel duty has been predicted to increase.
Petrol Price still too high as vendors take a bigger slice profits
As BP posts record profits of £7 billion, retailers are still taking 10p per litre more than normal for the price of petrol
Bradford and Birmingham among areas to get noise cameras
A government trial of so-called noise cameras will see them rolled out in several areas of the UK
EV switch when combustion banned to cost £15,000 per household
The government methodology for calculating the costs of the ICE ban, and replacing ICE vehicles with EV alternatives, finds huge costs for UK households.
NMC: UK government needs "different regulatory approach" to bike decarbonisation
The UK's National Motorcyclists Council has submitted its official response to the UK government's current proposal regarding two-wheeler decarbonisation.
MAG: UK government "making a huge mistake" in non-zero-emission bike ban
The UK Motorcycle Action Group has formally responded to the UK government's proposals to scrap non-zero-emission two-wheelers by 2035.
NMC calls on UK Government to "start delivering" on biking issues
The UK National Motorcyclists Council has raised a number of issues that it says need to be addressed by the government after a summer of stagnation.
What if there is not enough energy to support electric motorcycles?
The end of the combustion era of transport has begun, but as we move towards electric motorcycles only we also need enough energy to power that future.
Could UK roads be filled with unsupervised self-driving cars?
The UK government has announced that it is planning to introduce self-driving vehicles from next year, with full implementation planned for 2025.
MAG wants the UK government to prove self-driving cars are safe for bikers
The Motorcycle Action Group wants to be shown evidence from the government that self-driving vehicles will not be dangerous for UK bikers.
Young people like motorcycles, you just have to show them where to ride them
France and Britain share a problem of young people riding motorcycles. But the governments of neither country know how to fix it.
MAG joins other UK biking groups in opposing UK government decarbonisation plans
The Motorcycle Action Group has voiced its opposition to the proposed end of combustion motorcycle sales after a meeting with the Department for Transport at the end of July.
NMC says UK government "making a mistake" by rushing decarbonisation for bikes
The NMC believes that the government is acting too quickly to eliminate non-zero emission motorcycles from the UK market.
MCIA announces opposition to government's 2035 end date for non-zero bikes
After the government announced a proposal to end non-zero emission motorcycle sales by 2035, the MCIA made public its objection.
UK government confirms continuation of electric motorcycle grant
The British government will continue the grant scheme for electric bikes, but there remain several issues with the viability of electrics in Britain.
Over 1,000 fraudulent MOTs were discovered between 2021 and 2022
Almost 300 examiners were banned from performing MOTs in 2021/22, with over 1,000 fraudulent tests discovered by the DVSA.
A Conservative MP has announced plans to introduce a noise camera on the A272
The Minister of State for Care and Mental Health, Conservative MP Gillian Keegan, has announced plans to introduce a noise camera on the A272.
New low-speed, zero emission regs look to target e-scooters
The UK government intends to create new legislation which will see e-scooters exist outside of motorcycle and motor vehicle rules.
Government clarifies anti-tampering laws | Will NOT be retrospective
The government has confirmed this week that possible new vehicle anti-tampering laws won’t be retrospective