| Period |
Activity / Achievement |
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| 1979-86 |
Provision of MRA rider training (novice and advanced) and sidecar training - at Oaklands Park Driver Development Centre (leading to inaugural RiderSafe training in 1987) |
|
| 1979 |
Lobbied for road infrastructure improvements - re motorcycle safety |
|
| 1980 |
Establishment of Australian Motorcycle Council to represent state and territory motorcycle bodies to federal government |
|
| 1981 |
Repeal of 80kph rural speed limit for motorcyclists with pillions |
|
| 1981 |
Repeal of convex mirror ban |
|
| 1982 |
MRA invited onto Third Party Premiums Committee |
|
| 1982 |
Establishment of MRA 4Bs (Bent and Buckled Bikers Brigade) - to support hospitalised bikers |
|
| 1982 |
Initiation of quarterly blood runs - donations to Red Cross |
|
| 1983 |
MRA Australia established - to provide link between 7 MRAs throughout Australia |
|
| 1983-95 |
MRA motorcycle recovery service |
|
| 1984 Jan 28-29 |
MRA hosted MRA Australia National Conference in Adelaide |
|
| 1984 |
Change of 'Keep Left' law for motorcyclists - now allowed to ride in any position within the lane rather than "as near as practicable to the left-hand side of the road" (riders previously booked for avoiding potholes, oil slicks, drivers' blind spots etc.) |
|
| 1984-89 |
Lobbied for development of skid-resistant road marking paint |
|
| 1984 |
Recommendation to SA Government of 'No Fault' third party insurance scheme for motorcyclists - SGIC interested - introduced for all road users 2014
|
|
| 1984 |
Repeal of black helmet ban |
|
| 1984 |
Solidarity meeting of major bike groups in SA - to allay public concerns re 'Milperra Massacre'-type situation in SA |
|
| 1984 |
Commenced lobbying against mandatory daytime headlights-on proposal for motorcycles |
|
| 1984 |
Moped riding on car licence legislation passed - MRA opposed |
|
| 1984 Aug 29 |
Meeting with Minister of Transport Roy Abbott - re moped legislation |
|
| 1984 Nov 16 |
Meeting with Minister of Transport Roy Abbott - re third party insurance premiums |
|
| 1984 Nov 22 |
Meeting with Premier John Bannon - re 'Lights-On' proposal - agreed to waive proposal in favour of driver awareness advertising campaign |
|
| 1984 |
Representation on Motor Registration Division Steering Committee |
|
| 1984 |
Representation on Motorcycle Industry Division of SA Automobile Chamber of Commerce |
|
| 1984 |
Motorcycle marshalling for KESAB 'Superwalk' - national TV coverage |
|
| 1984 |
Promotional support for Olympic Telethon - organised by Channel Ten |
|
| 1984 |
Establishment of SA MRA Touring Squad (SAMRATS) - to facilitate social riding, event support and promotion of MRA work and purpose amongst motorcycling community |
|
| 1984-87 |
Establishment of MRA regional Registers (sub-branches)
- Mid-North Register
- Adelaide hills Register
- West Coast Register
- Yorke Peninsula Register
- South-East Register
- Riverland Register |
|
| 1984-87 |
MRA promotional functions at:
- Clare, Kadina festivals
- road racing championships AIR, Mallala
- school fetes, including rides for kids
- Castrol 3-Hour motorcycle races AIR - national TV coverage
| |
| 1984-90 |
Annual October 'Motorcycle Awareness Month' - 'Biketober' - shopping centre bike displays, fuel economy runs, rider training days, road safety leaflet and poster campaigns, motorcycle expos |
|
|
Motorcycle Awareness Ride Glenelg to Bonython Park |
|
| 1984 |
'Biketober' opened by Minister of Transport Roy Abbott - at Driver Development Centre Oaklands Park |
|
| 1984-87 |
Motorcycle support for SA Amateur Cycling Association - Adelaide to Victor Harbor and Barossa Tour competitions |
|
| 1984 - Present |
Inaugural MRA rally at Marrabel |
|
| 1984 - Present |
Working for nationally consistent and improved helmet standards
NB - European standard ECE 22.05 helmets approved in SA as of April 2016 |
|
| 1984 - Present |
City parking for motorcyclists
- gained increase in city parking
- argued against ticketing machines for motorcycles
- submissions to ACC re motorcycle parking in the city (including footpath parking)
- multiple motorcycles now allowed in car parking spaces (1996)
NB - ACC currently conducting footpath parking trials (2016-17) |
|
| 1984 - Present |
Submissions and papers to governmentforums and parliamentary enquiries into road safety - e.g.
- motorcycle safety
- fatigue on the road
- helmet standards
- lane filtering
- older road users
- younger road users
- road safety barrier systems
- driver training and licensing
- motorcycle training and licensing
- noise standards and regulations
- road design and traffic management
- street furniture and road infrastructure |
|
| 1985 |
Lobbied for motorcycle-specific hazard warning signs |
|
| 1985 |
Involvement in review of Australian Design Rules (ADR) for motorcycle exhaust noise |
|
| 1985 |
Submission to Federal Government re 'audible conspicuity' of motorcycles |
|
| 1985 |
Coordinated SA leg of Around-Australia motorcycle safety promotional ride - by MRA Australia President on Yamaha FJ1200 - sponsored by Yamaha Australia - 50 MRA branches and registers visited |
|
| 1985 Aug 7 |
Meeting with Minister of Transport Gavin Keneally - re rider training, skid-resistant road marking paint, skid-resistant roadworks plates, differential urban speed limits etc. |
|
| 1985 |
Development of 'Motorcycling is Magic' slogan for 'Biketober' |
|
| 1985 |
'Biketober' opened by Minister of Transport Gavin Keneally at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg |
|
| 1985 |
Submission to Third Party Premiums Committee re third party insurance premiums |
|
| 1985-87 |
MRA bike show at Glenelg |
|
| 1985-93 |
Lobbied for bitumenising of steel roadworks plates - and later development of extruded steel mesh treatment |
|
| 1986 June 24 |
Meeting with Minister of Transport Gavin Keneally - re third part insurance premiums |
|
| 1986 |
Submission to SGIC re third party insurance premiums |
|
| 1986 |
Repeal of differential urban speed limit of 40kph for motorcyclists with pillions |
|
| 1986 |
Two-year freeze on third party insurance premiums for motorcyclists |
|
| 1986 |
Motorcycles exempted from fuel rationing (applicable to other vehicles when in place) |
|
| 1986 |
Provided logistical and promotional support for 14th National Wheelchair Games - 10 days' duration |
|
| 1986 |
Logistical and promotional support for national land yacht races at Port Gawler |
|
| 1986 |
Recommendation to Australian Bureau of Statistics for motorcycles to be included on census form |
|
| 1986-88 |
Development of Road Safety Education and Motorcycle Awareness Program for pre-licence children and presented in schools by MRA |
|
| 1987 |
Instrumental in development of training manual and introduction of 'RiderSafe' rider training (3 years' work) |
|
| 1987 |
Letter to Police Commissioner re risk of motorcycle deaths in high-speed pursuits |
|
| 1987 |
MRA addressed first State Government Road Safety Forum - 6 papers presented |
|
| 1987-88 |
MRA 1-hour weekly radio Program 5MMM-FM |
|
| 1988 |
Production of a handbook of advice for novice motorcyclists - 'The Ride of Your Life' - for distribution to motorcyclists, bike shops and rider training centres throughout Australia - sponsored by SGIC |
|
| 1988 |
Lobbied against increase in import tariffs on bikes and spare parts - no local industry to protect, bikes and parts more expensive |
|
| 1988 |
Submission to Minister of Transport Gavin Keneally - re third party insurance premiums |
|
| 1989 |
Instrumental in SA Government development of skid-resistant road marking paint (a world first - 5 years' work) |
|
| 1989 |
MRA Australia National Rally at Mambray Creek |
|
| 1989 |
Researched the potential for national campaigns to reduce road trauma in the long term |
|
| 1989 |
Invited by Federal Government to recommend production material for national driver awareness campaign - i.e. awareness of motorcyclists |
|
| 1990 |
MRA addressed second State Government Road Safety Forum - 'Older Road Users' and 'Younger Road Users' - 2 papers presented |
|
| 1990 |
MRA Australia National Rally at Mount Gambier |
|
| 1990 |
MRA effectiveness survey |
|
| 1991 |
Lobbied against proposal to repeal regulation permitting motorcycles to be ridden under 25kph without a helmet |
|
| 1991 |
Lobbied against more restrictive helmet laws for riders and sidecar passengers |
|
| 1991 |
SA Minister of Transport Frank Blevins endorsed distribution of MRA's 'Look Right, Look Left, Look Bike' stickers with all registration and licence renewals |
|
| 1992 |
Establishment of Motorcycle Safety Research Committee - Department of Transport |
|
| 1992 |
Contributed to development of ADRs for trikes and creation of a specific trike category - previously trikes could not be registered in all states and territories (including SA) |
|
| 1993 |
Instrumental in further development of skid-resistant roadworks plates - extruded steel mesh treatment (9 years' work and currently in revisitation mode) |
|
| 1993-94 |
MRA weekly radio show 5PBA-FM |
|
| 1993-97 |
Numerous meetings with Minister For Transport Diana Laidlaw - re third party premiums, motorcycle safety, road infrastructure etc. |
|
| 1994 |
MRA received Australia Day award for 1993 MRA Toy Run as SA 'Event of the Year' |
|
| 1994 |
SA skid-resistant road marking paint used as a model for skid-resistance to be included in Australian Standard (7 years' work) |
|
| 1995 |
Establishment of Motorcycle Safety Strategy Advisory Group - Department of Transport |
|
| 1995 |
Invited by Federal Government to contribute to development of inaugural Australian Road Rules |
|
| 1995 |
Invited by Tasmanian Government to present statewide seminars on 'Designing and Maintaining Safer Roads for Motorcyclists' |
|
| 1995 |
Contributed to development of Federal Government National Road Safety Action Plan |
|
| 1995 Oct 7-8 |
Invited by National Trust to set up motorcycle display at Government House |
|
| 1995 - Present |
Contributing to trials, standards and implementation of safer barrier systems for motorcyclists |
|
| 1996 |
Contributed to national repeal of 'Lights-On' legislation (12 years' work) |
|
| 1996 |
Submission to Minister For Transport opposing outsourcing of RiderSafe training program |
|
| 1996 |
Contributed to development of National Rural Road Safety Action Plan |
|
| 1996 |
Conducted study into effectiveness of rider training |
|
| 1996 |
Lobbied for learner approved motorcycle scheme (LAMS) to replace 250cc learner limit |
|
| 1997 |
Contributed to SA office of road safety research program |
|
| 1997 |
Motorcycle awareness display in Rundle Mall |
|
| 1998 |
Argued against increasing the size of motorcycle numberplates |
|
| 1998 |
Argued for transparency in Third Party Premiums Committee deliberations |
|
| 1998 |
Submission re school zone road marking paint proposal - non-skid-resistant paint used on zigzags across approach lane |
|
| 1998 |
Achieved reduction in third party premiums for bikes. NB - Since gaining membership of the Third Party Premiums Committee in 1982 the MRA influenced the size of increases to keep them to a minimum |
|
| 1998 |
Contributed to review of use (or lack) of skid-resistant road marking paint |
|
| 1998 |
Contributed to National Road Safety Summit |
|
| 1999 |
Establishment of Road Safety Consultative Group - Department of Transport |
|
| 1999 |
Contributed to Gorge Road safety audit - conducted by B. C. Tonkin and Adelaide University Road Accident Research Unit (later to become Centre for Automotive Safety Research) |
|
| 1999 |
Development of MRA website |
|
| 1999 |
Submission to Federal Government enquiry into fatigue on the road |
|
| 1999 |
Establishment of National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) - by Australian Governments and the insurance industry |
|
| 2000-02 |
Lobbied against reintroduction of front numberplates for motorcycles |
|
| 2000 |
Lobbied for motorcycle-friendly traffic calming devices - e.g. sloping kerbing at roundabouts (now used Australia-wide), single-wheel gaps in 'slow points' on side streets, removal of "yellow bricks" (safety bars) |
|
| 2000 Dec |
Federal Government rejection of front numberplates (but not by SA Government) |
|
| 2001 |
Contributed to review of motorcycle noise ADRs |
|
| 2001 July 7-8 |
MRA hosted Australian Motorcycle Council (AMC) Conference in Victor Harbor |
|
| 2001-present |
MRA becomes the AMC's representative on NMVTRC |
|
| 2001 |
Representation to Federal Government on 'Women in Motorcycling' study |
|
| 2001 Aug |
Contributed to National Speed and Road Safety Conference held in Adelaide |
|
| 2001 |
Lobbied for removal of slippery white-painted on-road through arrows - and subsequent slippery black paint initially used |
|
| 2002 |
Contributed to draft SA Road Safety Strategy |
|
| 2002 |
Contributed articles to RAA bi-monthly magazine "SA Motor" |
|
| 2002 July 6-7 |
MRA hosted Australian Motorcycle Council (AMC) Conference in Adelaide |
|
| 2002 |
Police cease arguing for front numberplates - push instead for study into other means of 'frontal identification' |
|
| 2003 |
Establishment of Motorcycle Task Force - Department of Transport |
|
| 2003 |
Representation on Adelaide Hills and suburban community road safety forums |
|
| 2003 |
Contributed to SA Government crash reporting criteria review |
|
| 2003 June 11 |
Participated in Glenelg Motorcycle Safety Forum |
|
| 2003 |
Lobbied against SA Government proposal for mandatory rider retraining for 40+-year-olds |
|
| 2003 |
Contributed to Adelaide City Council (ACC) proposal re coloured road marking paint in the city |
|
| 2003 |
Participated in review of motorcycle registration labels |
|
| 2004 |
Participated in SA Government speed seminar |
|
| 2004 |
Participated in Australian College of Road Safety (ACRS) barrier systems seminar |
|
| 2004 |
Participated in local community road safety seminars |
|
| 2004 |
Contributed to draft SA Motorcycle Road Safety Strategy 2004-2007 |
|
| 2004 |
Contributed to Adelaide Hills motorcycle safety strategy |
|
| 2005 |
Repeal of 250cc learner restriction - replaced with Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) (21 years' work) |
|
| 2005 |
Instrumental in development of SA Motorcycle Safety Strategy 2005-2010 |
|
| 2006 |
Increased capacity limit (to 660cc) of intermediate category to cover all LAMS bikes - thereby reducing registration cost of large LAMS bikes |
|
| 2006 March |
Submission to National Transport Commission (NTC) on Australian Road Rule (ARR) amendment proposal re lane splitting and filtering |
|
| 2006 June |
NTC ARR lane splitting/filtering amendment proposal withdrawn |
|
| 2006 |
Submission to SA Government arguing against withdrawal of funding for RiderSafe training |
|
| 2007 May 26 |
MRA, Garage Motorcycles, L. J. Hooker hosted '65 Roses' fundraising event for cystic fibrosis research |
|
| 2007 |
SA Scooter Club merged with MRA |
|
| 2007 |
Adelaide City Council encourages motorcycles and scooters in CBD |
|
| 2008 |
Participated in Federal Government Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Summit in Canberra |
|
| 2008 |
Lobbied against "yellow bricks" - 'safty bars' - glued on roads - to be phased out |
|
| 2008-9 |
Lobbied against SA Government 'Serious and Organised Crime (Control)' Bill - "the Bikie Bill" - 'SOCCA' - potential to discriminate against any entity or individual whatever their interest |
|
| 2009 |
Participated in Adelaide Hills community forum re speed limits |
|
| 2009 |
Motorcycle Awareness Week reintroduced |
|
| 2009 April |
Participated in Federal Government 'Strategic Transportation Research and Technology Futures' Conference at Glenelg |
|
| 2009 |
Participated in Adelaide Hills Motorcycle Safety Strategy |
|
| 2009 - Present |
Motor Accident Commission (MAC) partnership with MRA for Toy Run and Mick Doohan motorcycle safety campaigns |
|
| 2009 |
Publication of rider's handbook - developed by Motorcycle Task Force (including MRA) |
|
| 2010 |
Motorcycle barrier system polymer curtain protection trials ('BASYC' system) - conducted by DPTI in hills, Strathalbyn and Sedan - negotiated by Motorcycle Task Force (including MRA) |
|
| 2010 Aug 14-15 |
MRA hosted Australian Motorcycle Council (AMC) Conference in Adelaide |
|
| 2010 Feb 24 |
Participated in SA Motorcycle Road Safety Forum Mile End |
|
| 2010 |
'Look Right, Look Left, Look Bike' and 'Motorcycle Aware Driver' stickers - produced by Motor Accident Commission (MAC) for MRA |
|
| 2010 |
Lobbied for retention of dedicated motorcycle road safety strategy - after 2005-2010 strategy expires |
|
| 2010 |
Lobbied for retention of funding for Motorcycle Task Force |
|
| 2010 |
Participated in road safety forums in regional centres |
|
| 2011 |
Establishment of Stakeholder Reference Group - Department of Transport |
|
| 2011 |
Minister for Road Safety Tom Kenyon attended MRA committee meeting - to discuss motorcycle safety issues |
|
| 2011 |
Supported trials of under-run guardrail system and stack cushion attenuators for motorcycle protection |
|
| 2011 |
Widespread promotion of 'Good Gear Guide' and safety advice to riders - supported by Motor Accident Commission and National Road Safety Council |
|
| 2011 |
Continued to lobby for better helmet standards with focus on acceptance of Euro standards |
|
| 2011 |
Lobbied for improved learner rider venues and training |
|
| 2011 |
Involved in Motor Accident Commission safety campaigns |
|
| 2011-12 |
Lobbied against proposed motorcycle licence levy |
|
| 2012 Jan 20 |
New MRA website launched |
|
| 2012 |
Submission to SA Government re proposal to reduce speed limit on Bull Creek Road |
|
| 2012 |
MRA's Motorcycle Awareness Week - 'Biketober' - supported by National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council |
|
| 2012 |
Lobbied for change to ADR 19.02 and SA road rules re motorcycle indicator width |
|
| 2012 |
Submissions and meetings re motorcycle proposals for SA Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 - 'Towards Zero Together' |
|
| 2012 |
More intensive work on helmet standards |
|
| 2012 |
Submissions re SA Government licensing change proposals
- car licence before motorcycle licence
- 6 months basic before advanced training
- zero blood alcohol content (BAC) on R-date licence
- moped licences
- no pillions on R-date licence
- motorcycle licence levy |
|
| 2012 |
Participated in 'improving motorcycle safety' seminar - conducted by Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM) and ACRS |
|
| 2012 |
Lobbied for reintroduction of dedicated SA Motorcycle Safety Strategy |
|
| 2012 |
Lobbied for motorcycles and scooters to use bus lanes |
|
| 2012 |
Preliminary negotiations for off-road riding areas |
|
| 2012 |
Renewed submission to SA Government re skid-resistant steel roadworks plates |
|
| 2012 |
Worked with Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) on motorcycle safety project |
|
| 2013 |
Establishment of Motorcycle Reference Group (MRG) - Department of Transport |
|
| 2013 |
Participated in National Road Safety Forum |
|
| 2013 |
Further lobbying against reintroduction of front numberplates for motorcycles |
|
| 2013 |
Liaised with ACCC re recall of unsafe helmets |
|
| 2013 |
Lobbied for orange bases to replace black bases on traffic bollards - black bases separate after a collision and cannot be easily seen on the road so are a risk to motorcyclists |
|
| 2013 |
Lobbied for amendment to ARR 299 to allow GPS and other VDUs on motorcycles |
|
| 2013 |
Contributed to revision of SA Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 |
|
| 2013 |
Formation of Motorcycle Reference Group (MRG) - $1.6m allocated to motorcycle-specific infrastructure improvements |
|
| 2013 |
Contributed to development of clothing rating system - commissioned by NSW Government |
|
| 2013 |
Lobbied for legal acceptance of helmet cams |
|
| 2013-14 |
Contributed to first wide scale motorcycle safety audit of Adelaide Hills roads - using special QLD auditing motorcycle on 17 worst roads (Yamaha FJR1300) |
|
| 2014 |
Lobbied for improved road maintenance - gravel, sightlines, edgelines, loose surface, guardrail, shoulder sealing etc. |
|
| 2014 Mar 2 |
ARR 299 amendment passed - allowing GPS and other VDUs on motorcycles |
|
| 2014 |
Input to safety review of SE Freeway downtrack |
|
| 2014 |
Lobbied against hi-viz motorcycle clothing proposal |
|
| 2014 |
Endorsed licensing of 50cc scooter and moped riders - instead of only car licence required as per 1984 legislation |
|
| 2014 |
Participated in further Adelaide Hills community forums re speed limit proposals |
|
| 2014 |
Lobbied for introduction of intermittent white posts on wire rope safety fence - between green posts so barrier is more easily seen - now used throughout Australia |
|
| 2014 |
Development and implementation through RiderSafe of refresher training courses for returning riders (11 years' work) |
|
| 2014 - Ongoing |
Contributing to trials of motorcycle road safety auditing |
|
| 2014-15 |
Participated in Crime Stoppers' pilot trial of mobile phone app for motorcycle theft research program |
|
| 2015 |
Lobbied for amendment to ARR 270 to allow exemption from wearing helmet when pushing bike with engine off - passed December 2016 |
|
| 2015 |
Lobbied for amendment to ARR 271 to allow standing on footpegs |
|
| 2015 |
Motorcycle Reference Group - a further $5.5m allocated to motorcycle-specific infrastructure improvements |
|
| 2015 |
Worked with Crime Stoppers re promotion of motorcycle anti-theft campaign |
|
| 2015 |
Renewed submission for lane filtering in SA |
|
| 2015 |
White (instead of green) stack cushion trial on barrier systems on Main North Road - more easily seen |
|
| 2015 |
SA Government motorcycle licence levy proposal withdrawn |
|
| 2015 |
Renewed lobbying for skid-resistant steel roadworks plates |
|
| 2015 |
Extended implementation of rub-rail barriers in hills - Department of Transport |
|
| 2015 |
Contributed to motorcycle security survey - by SA Vehicle Theft Reduction Committee and Attorney General's Department |
|
| 2015 |
Represented the AMC at the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Conference in Adelaide - covering statistics, theft prevention, tracking devices, overt and covert marking, cameras etc. |
|
| 2015 |
Attended public hearing of senate enquiry into "Aspects of Road Safety in Australia" |
|
| 2016 |
Provided $5000 to AMC for seed funding to test Australian approved helmets for compliance with the Australian Standard and in accordance with the European Standard methodology. Testing done by University of Technology Sydney |
|
| 2016 - Ongoing |
Lane filtering for motorcycles - ministerial meeting, establishment of MRA position and legislative acceptance in process |
|
| 2016 - Ongoing |
1-hour bi-weekly radio program Coast FM |
|
| 2016 April 22 |
Meeting with road safety minister Peter Malinauskas regarding lane filtering (and other issues) for motorcyclists. Establishment of the MRASA position and legislative acceptance in process |
|
| 2016 April 29 |
Euro ECE 22.05 helmet standard approved in SA - 32 years' groundwork, including 5 years' work to gain acceptance of ECE 22.05 |
|
| 2016 |
Organised initial 'First Aid for Motorcyclists' course run in SA |
|
| 2016 |
Ridden-on Ride - funds raised donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service - $1000 |
|
| 2016 |
Commencement of off-road adventure riding course program |
|
| 2016 Dec 8 |
ARR 270 amendment passed - allowing exemption from wearing helmet when pushing bike with engine off |
|
| 2016 Dec 8 |
ARR 271 amendment passed - allowing standing on footpegs, removing one leg while seated |
|
| 2016 - 2017 |
Working with TAFE to develop basic motorcycle maintenance course |
|
| 2017 Feb 15 |
Footpath parking trials for motorcycles commences in Adelaide CBD. Adelaide City Council recognises congestion is alleviated through the use of motorcycles. Trials successful and footpath parking extended |
|
| 2017 Mar 22 |
Invited to attend press conference held by minister for road safety Peter Malinauskas. The minister endorsed lane filtering for motorcycles and accepts MRA's recommended criteria |
|
| 2017 Apr 15 |
Lane Filtering legislation gazetted with SA coming in line with other states and territories. MRASA now working with AMC for national harmonisation of laws |
|
| 2017 |
Supporting the drive by AMC for inclusion of motorcycle transport policy and safety onto the federal Government's agenda |
|
| 2017 |
Contributing to the work of the AMC with Deakin University in the development of a 5-star rating system for motorcycle protective clothing |
|
| 2017 |
Commence involvement in the development of autonomous vehicle regulations including lobbying for motorcyclists to be factored into vehicle testing regimes at the state and national level |
|
| 2017 |
Printing and distribution of helmet stickers - 'Only remove helmet if not breathing normally' |
|
| 2017 - 2018 |
ABS on motorcycles - working with Adelaide University's Centre for Automotive Safety Research to examine the effect of ABS in off-road situations |
|
| 2018 Feb 5 |
Road Rules - Australian Road Rules revision formalises motorcycle-specific changes (further update Sept 3)
- ARR 151A - Lane Filtering approved for motorcycles, including provision for national uniformity
- ARR270 - Helmets to comply with standards at point of manufacture only rather than for the life of the helmet
- ARR271 - Riders can stand on footpegs, take one leg off pegs, take one hand off bars
- ARR299 - VDUs approved for use on motorcycles
- ARR300 - Mobile phones approved for use as a navigational or other aid on motorcycles |
|
| 2018 April 8 |
Ridden-on Ride - funds raised donated to Royal Flying Doctor Service |
|
| 2018 |
Coast FM - 1 hour weekly radio program 'Motochat' - Wednesdays 7-8pm (ongoing) |
|
| 2018 |
Footpath Parking - Footpath parking continues to expand in the CBD with 8 areas now available |
|
| 2018 Aug 1-7 |
Communication with Premier Steven Marshall appraising him of MRASA purpose, activities and issues of concern |
|
| 2018 Sept 19 |
MotoCAP Launch - The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) provides riders with scientifically-based
information about the protection and comfort of a range of motorcycle jackets, pants and gloves available in Australia
and New Zealand utilising a 5-star rating system. MRASA has contributed to the AMC's work with Deakin University in the
development of MotoCAP. |
|
| 2018 Oct 12 |
Meeting with Office of the Minister for road safety Corey Wingard to discuss resale of helmets, recidivist poor
behaviour on roads, MotoCAP, advanced rider training, post-election liaison with Motorcycle Reference Group |
|
| 2018 |
Re-run and distribution of helmet stickers - 'At accident scene only remove helmet if not breathing normally' |
|
| 2019 Jan 20 |
Ridden-on Ride - Mid-North register ride from Crystal Brook through Horrock's Pass. Funds raised donated to Royal Flying Doctor Service |
|
| 2019 Jan |
Meeting with shadow minister for road safety Lee Odenwalder to discuss motorcyle road safety issues. |
|
| 2019 Feb |
ACC request feedback on timed motorcycle parks in the CBD (Kintore Ave and Hindmarsh Square). Members invited to comment. |
|
| 2019 Feb |
Meeting with Lee Odenwalder and Opposition leader Peter Malinauskas to discuss the proposed Graduated Licensing System for motorcyclists. |
|
| 2019 Feb |
MRA queries the purpose of traffic survey devices on Adelaide hills roads. Some motorcyclists thought they were speed detection devices.
Received confirmation these devices evaluate how road users negotiate bends. The devices were used before and after the implementation of a
trial audio-tactile centreline. This formed the basis of a true evaluation on the effectiveness of the road centreline strategy. |
|
| 2019 Mar |
Liaison with the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council indicates a 7% increase in bike theft in SA since 2017 |
|
| 2019 April 14 |
MRA Ridden-On Ride - Ride from O'Halloran Hill to Second Valley. Funds raised dontated to the 4Bs |
|
| 2019 April 18 |
Road Safety Minister Corey Wingard proposes a change to the Graduated Licencing System (GLS) for motorcyclists. This included
motorcyclists to have a car licence for 12 months before applying for a motorbike licence. The MRA does not support this change. |
|
| 2019 May 2 |
Shadow Road Safety Minister Lee Odenwalder presents to Parliament a private member's bill outlining a revised GLS.
The revised GLS proposal was prepared in consultation with the MRA over prior weeks. |
|
| 2019 May |
Meeting with Minister for Road Safety Corey Wingard to discuss the GLS, absence of Motorcycle Reference Group meetings, the road toll and road safety. |
|
| 2019 May 17 |
Motorcycle Reference Group Meeting was held to brainstorm ideas on how to address the motorcycle crash rate. This concluded
with a strong concensus that the motorcycle training in South Australia be reviewed and overhauled. This meeting was called soon after our
meeting with the minister, and a letter sent to the Premier Steven Marshall advising them of their obligations to the motorcycling community. |
|
| 2019 June 19 |
Australasian College of Road Safety invites MRA to present a paper at the motorcycle safety seminar in Adelaide. The
presentation discussed riders' attitudes, hazard perception, road rules, innovative road signage and safety mechanisms that endanger motorcyclists. |
|
| 2019 July 30 |
MRA made a submission to Infrastructure SA in response to a discussion paper asking for contributions to their 20-year infrastructure strategy.
The MRA emphasised the importance of motorcycling in SA and the critical role improvements to infrastructure will play. |
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| 2019 Aug 21 |
MRA members invited to participate in University of Newcastle research into the implications of autonomous vehicles for vulnerable road users. |
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| 2019 Aug 28 |
Women Riders' World Relay arrives in Adelaide. The MRA supports the Adelaide team at the Torrens Parade Ground. Starting in Scotland last
February, women riders exchanged a baton across 80-odd countries over 12 months to promote courage, adventure, unity and passion for riding. |
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| 2019 Aug 31 |
MRA hosts the Australian Motorcycle Council (AMC) conference in Adelaide. This was a 2-day conference from Aug 31 - Sept 1 with attendees
from most Australian jurisdictions. Speakers included Ray Newland from Victoria and Duncan McRae from NSW. |
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| 2019 Sept |
Development of a MRA road safety strategy and submission to SA Government. The strategy covers all sectors from learners and novices to
experienced and returning riders, with attention to
- early and advanced training
- encouragement of a motorcycle road safety culture
- a focus on competence, knowledge and attitudes
- recognition and utilisation of the value of real-world experience |
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| 2019 Sept 2 |
The MRA invited to be a member of the Road Safety Advisory Panel, and invited to the inaugural round-table conference of the new Office of Road Safety. Meeting hosted by the deputy Prime Minister
Michael McCormack and the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics. |
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| 2019 Nov 3 |
SAPOL launch a new series of advertisements focusing on responsible decision-making which is in alignment with the MRA's long-standing promotion
of the concept of taking a responsible approach to riding. |
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| 2019 Dec 8 |
MRASA Annual Toy Run |
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| 2019 Dec |
MRA members conclude another successful year of hosting the weekly radio program Motochat on Coast FM (Wednesdays 7-8pm). Ongoing. |
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