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Latest Newsletter - September 2009
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Welcome to the September 2009 issue of the Write To Ride newsletter.
Download the Newsletter Click Here pdf 991kb
In this issue
Cheaper Road Tax For Motorbikes – Why Not?
Motorcyclists could be paying less VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) – Road Tax – if the same CO2 emissions based VED scheme was introduced for motorcycles that is already in place for cars - and from April 2010, for new car purchases.
Ride It Right
We are supporting Ride It Right, a new motorcycle initiative whose main objective is to improve motorcycle safety, initially regarding the Antrim Coast Road.
Issue - Fix A Road
As motorcyclists we know that we are more susceptible to defective road surfaces, it’s not rocket science, poor road design and maintenance can contribute to motorcycle crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Right To Ride - Helmets Off!
Following on from our successful petrol station campaign we are further raising the issue regarding removing helmets in petrol stations.
Wired Up - Northern Ireland Gets More Wire Rope Barriers Wirerope Barriers
It seems that Northern Ireland is getting wired up with the fitting of Wirerope/Cable barriers (Vehicle Restraint Systems).
Support
As a Club, Group, Association or individual rider, you can now sign up to support “Write To Ride - Right To Ride”.
No membership fees, just your commitment.
Biker Dogs MC - Supporters
New international supporters join Write To Ride, the Biker Dogs MC, who support the right of dogs to ride motorcycles, promote the safety of all canines who ride motorcycles and speak out against the mistreatment of canines.
Supporters Events - Lone Wolves Brotherhood 62 - Charity Rock Night 14th November 2009
Ivy Bar in Newtownards, featuring “Thunderchild”.
Snapshot - Near Miss Accident Survey
During the months of May through to July 2009, a survey of 257 motorcyclists in Ireland (Northern and Southern) and Great Britain was carried out through the internet.
DOE Motorcycle Roads Safety Survey
The Department of the Environment (DOE) has commissioned and launched a survey for motorcyclists to seek views from motorcyclists into roads safety issues.
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