Comments for MRA-ACT http://mraact.org.au Motorcycle Riders Association Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:45:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on ACT and Districts Motorcyclist’s RIDE OF REMEMBRANCE by Clyde http://mraact.org.au/2010/08/act-and-districts-motorcyclists-ride-of-remembrance/comment-page-1#comment-861 Clyde Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:45:25 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=978#comment-861 It was satisfying to participate in the ride this morning with my club (Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club) along with HOGS and a good number of other motorcyclists. Well done Pete Major, John Williamson, Padre, Tezza for organising and assisting in this event. Vale Josh. It was satisfying to participate in the ride this morning with my club (Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club) along with HOGS and a good number of other motorcyclists. Well done Pete Major, John Williamson, Padre, Tezza for organising and assisting in this event. Vale Josh.

]]> Comment on CanberraTimes article (July 11th) by John http://mraact.org.au/2010/07/canberratimes-article-july-11th/comment-page-1#comment-670 John Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:25:26 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=957#comment-670 Having just come back from Greece recently I was amazed at the number of scooters and bikes in Athens. The important thing was that scooters were everywhere in and out of traffic and all of them were older machines which did not appear to have any damage. The cars there were much more careful of this intrusion into their space and acted more responsibly. Possibly if motorist were made aware that hitting a motorbike got them a serious fine plus a suspension maybe it would make a difference. Having just come back from Greece recently I was amazed at the number of scooters and bikes in Athens. The important thing was that scooters were everywhere in and out of traffic and all of them were older machines which did not appear to have any damage. The cars there were much more careful of this intrusion into their space and acted more responsibly. Possibly if motorist were made aware that hitting a motorbike got them a serious fine plus a suspension maybe it would make a difference.

]]> Comment on CanberraTimes article (July 11th) by Peter vM http://mraact.org.au/2010/07/canberratimes-article-july-11th/comment-page-1#comment-229 Peter vM Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:27:35 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=957#comment-229 That said Neal, while correct, the amount of drivers I see every morning and evening either on their phones or txting is amazing. You sit back and wonder, "Is this driver drunk?" and then you see the phone up to their ear or the driver looking down into their lap while the car crosses the lane lines and then jerks back in correction. Tradies seem to be the worst offenders I've seen over the winter period. Driver inattention is scary on Canberra roads, and it's good not to perpetuate the opposite myth that the rider is always to blame. That said Neal, while correct, the amount of drivers I see every morning and evening either on their phones or txting is amazing. You sit back and wonder, “Is this driver drunk?” and then you see the phone up to their ear or the driver looking down into their lap while the car crosses the lane lines and then jerks back in correction. Tradies seem to be the worst offenders I’ve seen over the winter period.
Driver inattention is scary on Canberra roads, and it’s good not to perpetuate the opposite myth that the rider is always to blame.

]]> Comment on CanberraTimes article (July 11th) by Neal Gowen http://mraact.org.au/2010/07/canberratimes-article-july-11th/comment-page-1#comment-90 Neal Gowen Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:08:56 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=957#comment-90 Collisions between 2 vehicles are the result of mistakes made by both vehicle operators. To totally blame car drivers for collisions involving them and motorcyclists perpetuates the myth in the motorcycling world that it's "all the car driver's fault". Riders have to face the basic fact that they have to totally observe the traffic flow and look after their own safety. What were you and the other riders you mention observing before your incidents? Collisions between 2 vehicles are the result of mistakes made by both vehicle operators. To totally blame car drivers for collisions involving them and motorcyclists perpetuates the myth in the motorcycling world that it’s “all the car driver’s fault”. Riders have to face the basic fact that they have to totally observe the traffic flow and look after their own safety. What were you and the other riders you mention observing before your incidents?

]]> Comment on CanberraTimes article (July 11th) by Mick Doedee http://mraact.org.au/2010/07/canberratimes-article-july-11th/comment-page-1#comment-83 Mick Doedee Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:36:53 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=957#comment-83 The scenario for motorcyclists is much the same Australai wide, the various state lobby groups are doing what they can to raise awareness, it's time the various governemnts in this country recognised that motorcycles are an environmentally and economically viable alternative to car transport and catered for them accordingly. Make motorcycle awareness part of a mandatory car license test, put ads on TV alerting car drivers to the fact we move differently to a car and indeed are more fragile than a car. Remember the person riding that motorbike is someone's son or daughter, it could be yours! These and many other things could be done to help the lot of the average motorcyclist and bring the road toll down as well. It's time the various goverments started to consult with motorcyclists rather than closing their eyes hoping they go away. The scenario for motorcyclists is much the same Australai wide, the various state lobby groups are doing what they can to raise awareness, it’s time the various governemnts in this country recognised that motorcycles are an environmentally and economically viable alternative to car transport and catered for them accordingly.

Make motorcycle awareness part of a mandatory car license test, put ads on TV alerting car drivers to the fact we move differently to a car and indeed are more fragile than a car. Remember the person riding that motorbike is someone’s son or daughter, it could be yours!

These and many other things could be done to help the lot of the average motorcyclist and bring the road toll down as well. It’s time the various goverments started to consult with motorcyclists rather than closing their eyes hoping they go away.

]]> Comment on Next road safety strategy (2011-2020) by Adrian http://mraact.org.au/2010/06/next-road-safety-strategy-2011-2020/comment-page-1#comment-69 Adrian Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:30:15 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=935#comment-69 Where can one find more info concerning: "The MSCC members made a presentation to the NRSC, along with our recommendations for actions leading into the next road safety strategy (2011-2020)" What in particular where those recommendations ? Would be great to be able to read them, but couldn't find them anywhere ? Where can one find more info concerning:

“The MSCC members made a presentation to the NRSC, along with our recommendations for actions leading into the next road safety strategy (2011-2020)”

What in particular where those recommendations ? Would be great to be able to read them, but couldn’t find them anywhere ?

]]> Comment on Statement of awareness by Jason http://mraact.org.au/2010/06/statement-of-awareness/comment-page-1#comment-62 Jason Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:38:32 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=930#comment-62 Thanks for the comment Blair - here's one update and our Pres is definitely on the case :) http://mraact.org.au/2010/06/next-road-safety-strategy-2011-2020/ Thanks for the comment Blair – here’s one update and our Pres is definitely on the case :)

http://mraact.org.au/2010/06/next-road-safety-strategy-2011-2020/

]]> Comment on Statement of awareness by Blair Dormer http://mraact.org.au/2010/06/statement-of-awareness/comment-page-1#comment-61 Blair Dormer Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:34:32 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=930#comment-61 Can you please let the members know how you are planning on communicating this message to the wider community? I like the strength of the message and would like to know how the people that aren't riders are going to hear it? Can you please let the members know how you are planning on communicating this message to the wider community? I like the strength of the message and would like to know how the people that aren’t riders are going to hear it?

]]> Comment on Discovery Ride led by Rob by Keith Troeth http://mraact.org.au/2010/05/discovery-ride-led-by-rob-saturday-3rd-july/comment-page-1#comment-33 Keith Troeth Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:40:19 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=857#comment-33 Thanks Rob Thanks Rob

]]> Comment on 2010 Blanket Run Saturday, 8th May by MarkSpizer http://mraact.org.au/2010/04/2010-blanket-run-saturday-8th-march/comment-page-1#comment-16 MarkSpizer Mon, 03 May 2010 06:32:46 +0000 http://mraact.org.au/?p=505#comment-16 great post as usual! great post as usual!

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