The Motorcycle Council's Road Safety Website

Welcome to the Motorcycle Council (MCC) road safety web site. This site is a part of the MCC strategic plan to provide information to motorcyclists and others with an interest in improving motorcycling safety.

The MCC's first motorcycle safety strategic plan, Positioned for Safety was developed in 2001. Since then there has been an increased focus on motorcycle safety in NSW at the State and Local government levels as well as in the rider community.

The current plan, called Positioned for Safety 2010, was released in November, 2007. Copies can be downloaded from the Publications link below.

Each plan has been the outcome of extensive consultation with riders, the motorcycle industry, road safety researchers, local government and state government agencies. The plans are intended to provide a framework and direction for the MCC and other stakeholders to improve road safety for motorcyclists.

Under the first plan, the MCC undertook a number of major projects. These included the development of this website and commissioning research into rider fatigue and motorcycle protective clothing. The findings of the research into protective clothing led to the MCC decision to hold a seminar to raise the issue of consumer rights and standards for protective clothing with the motorcycle accessories industry. The outcomes of each of these projects is reported on this website.

The MCC Executive have also been involved in a number of conferences and committees to inform road safety professionals about motorcycle safety issues and to represent rider's interests to government and policy makers.

We are proud of what has been achieved through the first strategic plan (see below) and hope that this new plan will further contribute to safer motorcycling in NSW.

Evaluation Reports Significant Achievements

"...plan has achieved credible outcomes and has contributed to the road safety of motorcyclists in NSW.

Additionally, there has been a shift from a reactive approach to one that is strategically oriented, by all stakeholders. An increasing role and commitment to motorcycle safety is evident from partner organisations, such as the MAA, IPWEA, RTA, Local Government and the Police Service.

The evaluation reveals an overwhelming support for the continuance of a strategic approach to “build on the successes” achieved. In part, this is supported by the recognition Positioned for Safety has achieved within NSW and Australia at an international level as a model to emulate". (D. Riches, 2005)

For a full copy of the evaluation report go to the Publications link below.

Positioned for Safety set out a program of actions to address motorcycle safety from four perspectives. This website uses that format to provide information to riders and to others who are interested in motorcycle safety.

Safer Roads - WHO deals with poor road design or condition
Safer People - WHAT we know about motorcycle road safety
Safer Equipment - WHICH clothing and equipment will help to keep you safe
Safety Co-ordination - WHEN we work with other road users and government agencies.


The site also includes links and references to research about motorcycle safety issues.

Motorcycle crashes in NSW Links to the latest information on crash statistics.

News, research & events Links to recent information on motorcycle safety news, research & events.

Motorcycle Riding Gear Links to our project on motorcycle protective clothing.

Gearing up - An industry seminar on Motorcycle Protective Clothing was held on 4th May 2005. The aim was to gain broad support for establishing a process to ensure motorcycle clothing sold in Australia will provide the level of protection from injury that is promised. Follow the links for a full report on the outcomes.

Publications Links to download Positioned for Safety and other related documents.
Current Projects - List and abstract for current motorcycle safety projects being undertaken including local council projects and any others we know about.
References to literature - Scientific and Technical Papers.
Snowy Project Link to download brochures from the Snowy Group Riding Project funded by the MAA.