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MSAC welcomes mandatory ABS on motorcycles
Monday, 30 September 2019, 9:34 am | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
The Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) welcomes the decision to make Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) compulsory for motorcycles entering the fleet from April next year. More >>
Move to take the guess work out of motorcycle gear welcomed
Friday, 1 June 2018, 3:06 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
When motorcyclist Alan Petrie came off his bike at a busy Auckland intersection, the clothes on his back were the only thing protecting him. More >>
International nod for motorcycle safety
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 2:40 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
NEW ZEALAND’S work to make our roads motorcycle-friendly has been acknowledged by the international Prince Michael Road Safety Award. More >>
Decline in motorcycle deaths in 2017
Friday, 1 December 2017, 4:33 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
December marks the official start of summer. With the longer days and the warmer weather, also comes 50% more motorcycles on New Zealand roads. More >>
Launch of motorcycle awareness month
Friday, 1 September 2017, 1:46 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
The launch of Motorcycle Awareness Month shows motorcycle safety is a priority for all New Zealanders, says Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) Chair Mark Gilbert. More >>
Road toll for motorcyclists drops
Friday, 28 July 2017, 4:06 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
Fewer motorcyclists have been killed on New Zealand roads so far this year than in 2016, the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) says. More >>
Motorcyclists heed safety warning - zero Easter fatalities
Tuesday, 18 April 2017, 4:40 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
MOTORCYCLISTS should congratulate themselves for riding safely over Easter with zero rider fatalities on the roads despite wet and windy conditions, Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council chair Mark Gilbert says. “We are pleased the motorcycle community ... More >>
A dark night doesn’t mean riding like Batman
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 3:56 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
MOTORCYCLISTS are being urged to be vigilant this Easter with night falling earlier and a forecast for wet weather. More >>
New Zealand’s favourite motorcycle routes discovered
Thursday, 22 December 2016, 2:49 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
Close to 2000 Kiwi motorcyclists have responded to a survey seeking to discover New Zealand’s most popular motorcycle rides. More >>
New Zealand’s most popular motorcycle routes sought
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 5:21 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
Kiwi motorcyclists are being asked to lend a hand to motorcycle safety by opening up their map books and showing where they ride. A nationwide survey, launched today by ACC, the NZ Transport Agency and the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council (MSAC), ... More >>
Mark Gilbert to chair Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:39 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
Mark Gilbert, recently retired managing director of BMW Group New Zealand, has been appointed as Chair for the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council. Gilbert brings strong management and leadership experience to the Council, as well as solid connections ... More >>
Motorcycle Safety Body Starts its Journey
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 5:51 pm | Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council
The inauguration of the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Council marks an exciting new development for New Zealand riders, Chairman Gareth Morgan said today. More >>