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Learner
06/04/24
Is Motorcycle Licence Reform Coming? If so, it’s About Time…
MCIA and NMC both add weight to push for change in the UK's motorcycle training and licensing system
a new rider taking their CBT on an electric motorcycle
Industry
22/03/24
Driving Licence Holders in This EU Country Can Now Ride Bikes!
In a move that could boost rider numbers, driving licence holders in this country can now ride lightweight motorcycles
motorcycle training
Industry
21/03/24
UK Motorcycle Licence System Needs “Fundamental” Change, NMC Says
The UK’s National Motorcyclists Council has called once again on the government to conduct a “fundamental review” of the motorcycle licence system
Phoenix Motorcycle Training instructor
General
29/03/23
Phoenix Motorcycle Training partners with Mental Health Motorbike
Phoenix Motorcycle Training and Mental Health Motorbike have partnered to qualify motorcycle training staff as Mental Health First Aiders.
CBT extension debated in parliament
Industry
03/03/23
NMC urges UK government to listen to motorcycle licence advice
After the EU ignored widespread advice on motorcycle licence and safety reforms, the NMC hopes the UK won’t do the same
CBT
Industry
02/03/23
European Commission ignores industry on licence changes
The European Commission’s Road Safety Package, which covers things like driving licence changes, has once again ignored the advice of the industry
a new rider taking their CBT on an electric motorcycle
General
28/02/23
Driving examiners to strike across the UK this March
Driving examiners will be striking across the UK this March, with industrial action beginning 6th and ending on the 28th
a new rider taking their CBT on an electric motorcycle
General
18/01/23
First meeting of new DVSA motorcycle strategy group discusses licence system
The first meeting of the DVSA Motorcycle Strategy Group has taken place, including discussions on its functionality as well as motorcycle licencing.
Paul Olsen. - Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman
General
05/01/23
Veteran biker wrongly refused motorcycle licence for three years
A veteran motorcyclist has been granted £1,000 compensation after the DVLA wrongly refused to grant him a motorcycle licence for three years.
motorcycle training
Industry
04/01/23
Gaining a motorcycle licence might be about to get easier
Gaining a motorcycle licence currently is a drawn-out, expensive, and complex task, although it might be about to get a bit more simple
Pecco Bagnaia - Ducati Corse, 2022 MotoGP
MotoGP
16/09/22
MotoGP racer Pecco Bagnaia passes his motorcycle test
Ducati’s MotoGP title contender Pecco Bagnaia has succeeded in gaining an A3 motorcycle licence in Italy
MOT testing clampdown
Industry
01/07/21
Don’t be caught out by on-line fraud – DVLA warns
The DVLA is urging road-users to stay safe from online fraud, after spike in reports of fraudulent websites charging for services
Jonathan Rea six championships but no licence
General
15/02/21
Jonathan Rea, six time WorldSBK champion, is yet to pass his theory test
Once test centres are back up-and-running, he’ll be looking to add a motorcycle licence to his bulging trophy cabinet.
CBT extension debated in parliament
Industry
11/02/21
DVSA consulting on changing the A2 motorcycle test – possibly for the better
The DVSA is having a consultation on changing the A2 motorcycle test to allow smaller and lighter bikes to be used
Kawasaki Z650 Visordown review
Industry
04/06/20
Riders given seven month photocard driving licence extension
The extension applies to those with a photocard driving licence due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020
Kawasaki Versys-X 300
Industry
14/05/20
The A2 motorcycle licence test could be about to change
The government and DVSA is to consult on a new ruling which could overhaul the existing A2 motorcycle licence testing guidelines
Honda CB125R YM18 5001.jpg
General
17/11/19
Getting on two-wheels in Germany just got easier...
The German parliament has approved a law that allows 15-year-olds to ride a moped
General
05/04/12
Get your licence, free, with Ducati
Ducati UK has teamed up with Visordown to put one lucky reader through their training, for nowt
Learner
28/07/11
Learning to ride a motorcycle: Getting started
Apply for your motorcycle licence and discover the different categories for riding