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Tempo 100 in the Netherlands
From today (March 16, 2020), a speed limit of 100 km/h has been in effect on Dutch motorways. […weiter lesen]
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Diplomatic immunity after fatal accident
Already on August 27, 2019 there was a fatal accident in England, which has now led to protests. […weiter lesen]
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New Zealand is testing smart traffic signals to reduce motorcycle accidents
Most of the accidents between motorcycles and cars probably happen at intersections. For this reason, a new system is being tested in Auckland that consists of road markings, flashing smart studs on the road, electronic signs and video analysis. The system will be installed on Dominion Road, as there were 29 accidents involving motorcycles between 2014 and 2018. […weiter lesen]
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Zero: With the electric motorcycle through Africa
Thomas Jakel and Dulcie Mativo drove through 20 countries for six months, conducted around 100 interviews and covered almost 15,000 km with a Zero DSR Black Forest Edition. The two wanted to inspire start-up founders with the AfricaX project and spark interest in social entrepreneurship. […weiter lesen]
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England: Two motorcyclists after a daring ride in prison
In the county of East Sussex (England) drove three motorcyclists with massively excessive speed. The whole thing was captured by a ActionCam. Two had to go to jail now. The recordings from April 2019 show risky overtaking maneuvers and wheelies with 80 mph (128 km/h) […weiter lesen]
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France is testing noise protection cameras
In France in Villeneuve-le-Roi, a city near the Paris airport, is soon testing a so-called Noise Radar or noise protection camera. The technology registers the volume of passing vehicles. If the measurement exceeds a predetermined value, the camera takes a picture of the vehicle. France […weiter lesen]
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Burka ban in the Netherlands
Since 01. August 2019, the ban on burqa in the Netherlands has come into force. Even if one may think: “What has this news look for here?”, So the message concerns directly all motorcyclists. Burqa ban is only the name of the new law, officially, […weiter lesen]
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German car toll model is discriminatory
Today, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decided in Luxembourg on the planned car toll for Germany. An infrastructure tax was planned, which should be paid by all, German citizens, however, should get 100% back by a lower motor vehicle tax paid. German car toll […weiter lesen]
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Protests for underrun protection on crash barriers
A motorcycle club in Italy is committed to underride protection Protests for underrun protection on crash barriers With a provocative photo, the Italian motorcycle club Safety Bikers PR protests against the fact that crash barriers are still being mounted on the edges of roads without […weiter lesen]
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New Speed Limit in France for Country Roads (2018)
France lowers the allowed speed limit on country roads
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Santa Claus on Criminal Hunt after driver’s escape
When Santa goes on a criminal hunt. – but it should be a peaceful celebration.
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Motorway toll – Vignetten 2018 – Changes for Austria / Switzerland / Slovenia
Changes and partly new prices for the vignettes in Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland.
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Halloween “Ride Out” ends with a total of 15 years in prison
Halloween 2016, more than 100 bikers gathered in Leeds / England. They met in the Kirkstall Road, then drove together into the inner city, also through pedestrian zones, arcades and generally disturbed the traffic.
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Norway with extreme taxation for motorcycles
Norway introduced a new tax system and thus many motorcycles are virtually priceless.
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Penz13.com BMW Motorrad Racing confirmed Dan Kneen
Penz13.com BMW Motorrad Racing has confirmed Dan Kneen will join the team for the 2017 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy and other road races. The 29-year-old Manx rider joins Danny Webb and Italian Alessandro ‘Alex’ Polita riding BMW S100RRs for the […weiter lesen]
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Bike and Music Weekend 2015 in Geiselwind – event report 1/2
Drag Racing, Stunt Rider shows, burnout contest, custom bikes, Amarican Cars, nudity, party with live music … Simply brilliant …
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Helmet Schuberth SR1 test – Racing helmet of the superlative !?
The Schuberth SR1 has been around several years and it has real racing genes. Developed for and with Michael Schumacher. What experience do I have made with the helmet you read here. No laboratory tests but directly from the street, whether in light frost, rain, […weiter lesen]
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Motorcycle meeting in Nuremberg on May 1, 2015
Despite rain Some found their way to Nuremberg to the traditional meeting on May 1st. Of course, there were not nearly as many as usual, but to see you got enough…
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Hockenheim – Tourists ride on the track
On 10.25.2014 took place a tourist ride for motorcycles and cars on the Hockenheimring in Baden-Württemberg. Here is the report incl. Photos.
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Tourist Turns on the Hockenheimring for motorcycles and automobiles
On 10.25.2014, it is finally time. A tourist Turn on the Hockenheimring is planned.