The town of Göppingen(Germany) has made a controversial decision: Massive concrete barriers have been erected on the Aasrücken, a popular excursion route for motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts. The aim of this measure is to protect residents in the surrounding districts such as Hohenstaufen, Maitis, Lenglingen and Ottenbach from persistent engine noise and dangerous driving maneuvers. However, the measure is dividing the public - there is intense debate about it on social networks in particular.
Since May 1st, a new traffic regulation has been in force on the popular Sudelfeldstraße, which has caused a lot of discussion among motorcyclists. In an attempt to curb “speeders” and uncontrolled driving maneuvers, motorcycles are not allowed on the road towards Bayrischzell between 11 am and 9 pm. The measure is having an effect (fewer bikers) - but not without side effects: Frustration, confusion and discussions accompany its implementation.
Since May 1, 2025, motorcycles have been banned from driving on the winding L 1152 country road in southern Thuringia - at least at weekends and on public holidays. The measure affects the section between Jagdshof in the district of Sonneberg (Thuringia) and Schauberg in the district of Kronach (Bavaria / Germany). According to official information, the reason for the ban is an increase in accidents, but there have also been massive complaints from local residents.
The Sudelfeld closure becomes reality: a new traffic regulation comes into force on April 30th. Motorcycles will no longer be allowed to drive on the Sudelfeldstraße in the direction of Bayrischzell between 11 am and 9 pm. The opposite direction will remain open.
A pass road in the crossfire: the Sudelfeld is (partially) closed
Since March 15, 2025, there has been a temporary ban on motorcycles on the K74 near Rinteln. Motorized two-wheelers are no longer allowed on the section between Westendorf and Bernsen from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The city justifies the move with excessive speeds and an increased number of accidents. Mopeds are exempt from the regulation.
The road closure (for motorcycles) at the Kesselberg is to be extended. Starting in April, the route will be closed for seven hours daily - again, of course, only for motorcycles.
Motorcycles and scooters are the most important means of transportation in Indonesia, with approximately 107 million motorcycles on Indonesian roads. To curb the noise of these machines, the city of Jakarta is now imposing driving bans.
Under the hashtag #GemeinsamBewegenGemeinsamEtwasBewegen, several motorcycle clubs plan a whole series of motorcycle demos. The day of action is planned for 08/01/2021.
In June last year, certain routes in Tyrol were closed to motorcycles with a registered stationary noise of over 95 db(A). This closure is now to remain in place for the next few years.
As reported, Tyrol had imposed a driving ban on motorcycles with a stationary noise of more than 95 dB on certain stretches of road.
Honda is the first major motorcycle manufacturer to respond to the demands of driving bans for motorbikes in German-speaking countries.
From June 10, motorcycles with a registered noise level of more than 95 db (A) may no longer drive on certain routes in Tyrol.