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The Administrative Court of Hanover has provisionally confirmed the temporary driving ban for motorcycles on the K74 between Westendorf and Bernsen. The decision is based on a series of accidents which, according to the court, constitute a qualified hazard.

A round table was set up in the district of Aschaffenburg to discuss road safety for motorcyclists and how to deal with noise caused by motorcycles. The initiative came from the district municipalities, in particular from Laufach’s mayor Friedrich Fleckenstein. The focus is on the circuit between Laufach, Heigenbrücken, Jakobsthal, and Sailauf, as well as the access roads from Wiesen and Vormwald. This route is apparently used regularly for time trials and filming unauthorized “competitions,” which repeatedly causes considerable noise pollution for residents.

In Langscheid, a district on Lake Sorpe, a citizens’ initiative is about to be launched to combat increasing road noise. On November 6, affected residents will meet at the Langscheid sports park to officially launch the association. The aim of the initiative is to make the climatic health resort of Langscheid more pleasant for residents, guests, and those seeking relaxation, and to increase road safety.

In October 2025, motorcycle noise in the Danube Valley was once again the focus of political attention: the Petitions Committee of the Baden-Württemberg State Parliament dealt with a petition calling for a ban on combustion engine motorcycles on State Road 277 between Fridingen an der Donau and Sigmaringen on Sundays and public holidays, as well as the targeted promotion of electric motorcycles. According to the petitioners, the aim was to reduce noise pollution for the local population and those seeking relaxation. However, I do not know exactly who submitted the petition, what demands it contained in detail, or how many people supported the cause, as I have not yet been able to find the petition.

The winding country road between Zella-Mehlis and Oberhof in southern Thuringia has been popular with motorcyclists for years – but it is also notorious. In 2023 and 2024, a total of 19 traffic accidents occurred there, two of them fatal. To counteract this, so-called rumble strips were installed at seven critical points in September 2025. The measure, supported by the Thuringian State Office for Construction and Transport, was implemented in the week before September 16, 2025, and is intended to make risky driving maneuvers significantly more difficult.

Since spring 2025, Sudelfeldstraße (B307) between the Inn Valley and Bayrischzell has been temporarily closed to motorcyclists in one direction. The regulation applies daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the section between Tatzelwurm and Bayrischzell and was introduced as part of a two-year trial period by the Rosenheim and Miesbach district offices. The official goal is to reduce the number of accidents on the winding route, which is popular with motorcyclists.

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.