Motorcycle Riders Association of SA

Welcome
	Welcome to the site of the Motorcycle Riders' Association of South Australia. The MRASA is the recognised voice for motorcycling with the Government. Please visit our about page for more information on what the MRASA is about.

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Motocap - Style or Safety
	MotoCAP, or the Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program, is a consumer information program designed to provide riders with scientifically-based information on the relative protection and breathability on a range of motorcycle protective jackets, pants and gloves available in Australia and New Zealand. Style or Safety? Deakin research reveals low protection offered by some safety gear. You can view the following youtube clip produced by Deakin University for more details.
Ridersafe Training in South Australia - Aug 2024
	The following letter was received from the Executive Director Transport Policy and Regulation, Dept. Of Transport. The MRASA welcomes the changes to RiderSafe Training but is very disappointed with the announced price increases. Formal Announcement of New Motor Bike Training Firstly, thank you for your input over the last year or so as we have developed reforms to the Rider Safe training program. Today, the Minister has announced the reforms to the Rider Safe training program which will commence on 9 December 2024. These reforms, which has been guided by your feedback, introduce on-road assessments to complement the current on-range training courses which themselves have been updated. Further information about this announcement and the new training model itself can be found on the Department for Infrastructure and Transport website. Relating to this announcement, the Governor approved new regulations on 24 July 2024 that provide the basis for the operation of the new training program. These regulations come into effect on 9 December 2024, which will be the same date that the new training model starts to operate. For your convenience, an extract from the gazette notice of the regulations is attached. Training Costs The new fees for the new Rider Safe courses are as follows: Pre-learner $35 myRiderSafe (online courses) $450 Motor Bike Learner Course Part A (one full day) $450 Motor Bike Learner Course Part B (one full day) Pre-licence $225 Motor Bike Pre-licence Course (one half day) $240 Motor Bike Licence Assessment (75-minute session) ---------- $1,400 Total This increase in the total cost of obtaining a motor bike licence from $811 to $1,400 is a result of the increase level of training being provided when compared to the current course. Under the current training model, new riders are provided with 1.5 days worth of training, two half days at the pre-learner stage and half a day at the pre-licence stage. Under the new model, new riders receive three days worth of training, double the amount. At the pre-learner stage, this consists of the new myRiderSafe online training course which will take around two to three hours to complete, followed by two full days of practical training as part of the new Motor Bike Learners Course. At the pre-licence course, this consists of half a day of practical training through the Motor Bike Pre-licence Course, followed by a Motor Bike Licence Assessment that will last for just over one hour. In addition to the increased amount of training being provided, the training will be more targeted to each participant due to the introduction of smaller course capacities. The new courses will have a maximum capacity of five participants, down from 10 currently, while still having two instructors. Transition into New Model The current Basic and Advanced Rider Safe courses will remain unchanged up to 9 December 2024, though there will be limited spots on both course types in the lead up to this date. People may experience some delays in contacting the Rider Safe bookings office. It is anticipated demand for places in the current Rider Safe courses will increase. Booking numbers will be monitored in the lead up to the introduction of the new courses, and payments for the current courses may no longer be accepted if there are no available spots. Next Steps The Department for Infrastructure and Transport will continue to provide updates on the implementation of the new training model, including any information about the ability to book into current and future courses. Public Comments The MRASA has written to the Premier expressing our disappointment at recent comments made by Mr Tom Koutsantonis. The media conference announcing changes to the RiderSafe training programme was the final stage of many years work by riders working cooperatively with government to improve rider training. Mr Koutsantonis, with a few ill chosen comments, severely undermined our confidence in his impartiality towards motorcycling. The MRASA and politicians of both sides of the house have worked hard to engender a spirit of co-operation to promote Motorcycle road safety. By his comments, we, the motorcycling community, feels let down by the people who should be supporting us. We await the Premiers response.
Motorcycle Observation and Awareness Guide
	The motorcycle observation and awareness guide has been created by Stephen Bardsley. This guide targets all road users and has been prepared to inform and encourage a new approach to motorcycle rider awareness and road safety. It's goals are to: assist drivers to better understand the importance of sharing roads with motorcycles explain to drivers how a riders life can depend on their actions and reactions inform drivers what are the causes of many accidents involving motorcycles provide drivers with tips regarding motorcycle awareness, observation and safety show drivers how improved motorcycle awareness & observation can save the lives of and prevent serious injuries to motorcycle riders Road safety should be an equal and shared responsibility of all road users. Understanding other road users can make roads safer for all. Please search for this document online, you will find a copy available on Stephen's Linked-in page.
SAMRATS Ride Group Leaders
	Do you enjoy motorcycle group riding and know your way around the hills and surrounding districts reasonably well? Then you may consider becoming an MRASA ride group leader. As a leader, you will be required to chose start and finish points for Sunday rides on a rotational basis with other ride leaders. You will lead the ride along your favourite route, planning stops at bakeries and ultimately stopping somewhere for lunch before returning home. It's a great way to share riding in the local and not so local area and enjoy some riding company, whilst having a lot of fun. If you are interested in being a ride leader or want to know a bit more about the job please contact the Secretary via the contacts page.
MRASA Archives
	Here are the links to archived articles on the MRASA website. These have been indexed by the year of posting. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Meetings
	We welcome all interested people to attend our General Meetings. See the Meetings page for more details. MRASA Committee & General Meetings are held at the hall of Motorcycling South Australia, 251 The Parade Beulah Park. The mid-year General Meeting will be held in July 2022.