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AMC Position Statement - Crash Barriers There are no crash barriers that can be considered ‘motorcycle friendly’. In the event of a motorcyclist impacting with a crash barrier the likelihood…

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AMC Position Statement – Verifiable Power Restrictors for LAMS Motorcycles There would be benefit in establishing a scheme by which power restrictors on Learn Approved Motorcycles could be easily verified…

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AMC Position Statement – Unriders ‘Unriders’ are riders who are unlicenced and/or riding unregistered motorcycles.Unriders’ are of concern as they are over represented in crash statistics particularly in fatal crashes.Priority:-…

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AMC Position Statement – Road Safety Road Safety is an issue of great concern to motorcyclists. AMC believes our specific needs as road users are not receiving the required funding…

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AMC Position Statement – Rider Training Rider training and education is an important part of any comprehensive motorcycle safety strategy. Training should not be considered only for novice riders but…

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AMC Position Statement – Frontal Identification It has been proposed that motorcycles be fitted with some form of Frontal Identification, namely number-plates, decals, or some form of electronic/technical identification device.…

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AMC Position Statement – Differential Speed Only three jurisdictions (Vic, Qld and ACT) allow learner riders/drivers to travel at posted speed limits. Only four jurisdictions, the three mentioned previously plus…

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AMC Position Statement - Diesel Spills Diesel spills onto the pavement are a concern for motorcyclists as they cause differential skid resistance and result in motorcycles losing control and crashing.…

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AMC Position Statement - Daytime Running Lights It is currently being proposed that the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) be changed so all new cars are fitted with Daytime Running Lights…

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