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ACEM denounces the desire to “ discourage the use of two-wheelers ”

Radars - ACEM denounces the desire to `` discourage the use of two-wheelers '' -

Following the IRB’s controversial measures to say the least, reactions continue to flow. Including at European level where ACEM, which represents the interests of the motorcycle industry to the institutions of Brussels, delivers its point of view to Site.

While motorcycle and scooter manufacturers will meet at CSIAM on Monday to define their common position (read), the measures decided by the IRB without any consultation (read and our) continue to arouse incomprehension – not to say hostility – in the motorcycle industry, both for users and professionals.

In Brussels, where it represents the interests of the motorcycle industry to European institutions, ACEM gives us its point of view.

ACEM will not support such initiatives aimed at discouraging users from riding a motorcycle or scooter

"ACEM always welcomes measures intended to improve the safety of motorcyclists, but it will not support such initiatives aimed at discouraging users from riding a motorcycle or scooter", tells us Filippo Segato, spokesperson for the ‘ACEM interviewed by Site. "The application of the third directive on driving licenses will already have an impact on the access of drivers to motorized two-wheelers. The fact of adding additional measures to those already provided for by the directive only proves that there is has a desire to discourage the use of motorized two-wheelers, instead of seeing it as a real opportunity to make traffic more fluid, reduce travel times and reduce pollution ".

Discourage the use of motorized two-wheelers

"It is clear that the transposition of the directive on the new license, far from leading to a more harmonized framework, gives member states the possibility of creating special situations", continues ACEM: "we wish to recall that an exchange in-depth study of best practices in the various states would lead to a common policy on motorized two-wheelers, which would benefit everyone in terms of safety, law enforcement and freedom of movement within the European Union".

While the secretary general of ACEM, Jacques Compagne, already deplored on the Site the "lack of dialogue" of the IRB and stressed that the measure linked to the 5 years of interruption was "the most questionable", Filippo Segato goes further.

Compulsory training after 5 years of interruption is of particular concern for the motorcycle industry

Asked first about this compulsory training after five years of "non-practice" of the motorcycle, he considers that "this measure is particularly worrying for the motorcycle industry and poses the problem of the burden of proof. This device starts from the assumption that every biker owns a motorcycle and insures it in his own name, which is clearly not the case in reality. It assumes unfair reasoning based on the "one biker, one motorcycle" rule. which is obviously false when the same vehicle is shared within the same household, or when it is lent to a friend. And what about those who drive a motorcycle for professional reasons, or who use A company motorcycle insured by the employer? This measure will be difficult to apply and will only have the consequence of complicating the lives of users. On the other hand, it represents a real problem in terms of the validity of the license outside the territory national".

The French proposal on license plates remains within the framework of the authorized dimensions

Regarding license plates "of larger size for motorcycles", Filippo Segato recalls that "ACEM is generally in favor of any reasonable measure to improve road safety. We observe that the French proposal on license plates registration remains within the dimensions authorized by the European Union directive, which is positive ".

No scientific proof

Finally, on "retro-reflective equipment" mandatory for "motorcycle and tricycle riders", he stressed that "perceptibility is an important subject for the safety of motorcycle riders. ACEM encourages bikers to buy clothing that has fluorescent and / or reflective elements Reflective clothing can be seen well at night when illuminated by headlights and fluorescent gear can really help riders to stand out in heavy rain traffic. We point out, however, that there is no scientific proof of the benefit of reflective clothing in terms of safety. And naturally, ACEM is in favor of a voluntary approach to imagine and market fluorescent and / or reflective motorcycle equipment ".

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