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Recent Posts
- IVVMC Show
- AGM Notice – 23rd November 2019
- Join us at the Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show, RDS, 1-3 March
- Principal Insurance partners with AXA in Ireland
- MAG Ireland AGM – 26th January 2019
- National Ride to Work Day 2018 – 18th June
- MAG attends FEMA Annual General Meeting in Brussels
- Meet MAG Ireland at the Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show, 3-5 March 2017
- Feature: Not your average biker
- No Motorcyclists’ Organization Could Exist Without Volunteers
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Position Statements Archive
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![At our 2013 AGM, members voted to adopt a new policy on distracted driving in light of the increase in motorcycle accidents. It is clear […]](https://www.magireland.org/maghome/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/LOGO2G-115x115.jpg "Distracted Driving – MAG Ireland Position Statement")
Distracted Driving – MAG Ireland Position Statement
Posted on October 14, 2013 | No CommentsAt our 2013 AGM, members voted to adopt a new policy on distracted driving in light of the increase in motorcycle accidents. It is clear […] -
Compulsory High-Viz – MAG Ireland Position Statement
Posted on February 13, 2011 | No CommentsThe Road Safety Authority (www.rsa.ie) has suggested that compulsory high-visibility clothing for riders & pillion passengers be introduced for motorcycle users. This is listed as Action 30 of the "National Motorcycle Safety Action Plan". -
Crash Barriers – MAG Ireland Position Statement
Posted on November 22, 2010 | No CommentsMAG Ireland has consistently campaigned for “motorcyce friendly” crash barriers. In our view, the only suitable barrier is the concrete t-wall type. Further details to […] -
![Periodic Technical Inspection – or “NCT for bikes” – has been proposed by the EU as a means of reducing motorcycle casualties. While MAG Ireland […]](https://www.magireland.org/maghome/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/pti-150x150-115x115.jpg "Periodic Technical Inspection – MAG Ireland position statement")
Periodic Technical Inspection – MAG Ireland position statement
Posted on November 22, 2010 | No CommentsPeriodic Technical Inspection – or “NCT for bikes” – has been proposed by the EU as a means of reducing motorcycle casualties. While MAG Ireland […] -
![MAG Ireland aims to promote & protect motorcycling. Properly provisioned motorcycle parking in key urban areas both promotes motorcycle use as a viable alternative to […]](https://www.magireland.org/maghome/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DSCF2085-115x115.jpg "Bike Parking – MAG Ireland Position Statement")
Bike Parking – MAG Ireland Position Statement
Posted on November 20, 2010 | No CommentsMAG Ireland aims to promote & protect motorcycling. Properly provisioned motorcycle parking in key urban areas both promotes motorcycle use as a viable alternative to […] -
![Currently VAT is charged at the “luxury” rate (21%) on motorcycle helmets. Wearing a helmet is a compulsory legal requirement. Unlike any other item of […]](https://www.magireland.org/maghome/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/no-vat-150x150-115x115.jpg "VAT on PPE – MAG Ireland Position Statement")
VAT on PPE – MAG Ireland Position Statement
Posted on November 20, 2010 | No CommentsCurrently VAT is charged at the “luxury” rate (21%) on motorcycle helmets. Wearing a helmet is a compulsory legal requirement. Unlike any other item of […] -
![MAG Ireland opposes any general use of road tolls in this country, however implemented. MAG believes in the fundamental right of the Irish Citizen to […]](https://www.magireland.org/maghome/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Tolls & Road Charging – MAG Ireland Position Statement")
Tolls & Road Charging – MAG Ireland Position Statement
Posted on November 20, 2010 | No CommentsMAG Ireland opposes any general use of road tolls in this country, however implemented. MAG believes in the fundamental right of the Irish Citizen to […] -
![MAG Ireland has campaigned for motorcycles to be allowed to legally use bus lanes (contra-flow lanes excepted) for over a decade now. The key points […]](https://www.magireland.org/maghome/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/bl21sign-Bham-115x115.jpg "Bus Lanes & Bus Gates – MAG Ireland Position Statement")
Bus Lanes & Bus Gates – MAG Ireland Position Statement
Posted on November 20, 2010 | No CommentsMAG Ireland has campaigned for motorcycles to be allowed to legally use bus lanes (contra-flow lanes excepted) for over a decade now. The key points […]