MEPs vote to give motocyclists an easier ride

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Series Details 31.05.13
Publication Date 31/05/2013
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A parliamentary committee voted down on the 30 May 2013 a European Commission proposal to require safety inspections for all motorbikes.

The full European Parliament is considering a package of highway safety rules at its plenary meeting in July 2013, but the transport committee’s vote said the regulation of two-wheel vehicles and auto trailers under 2,000 kilogrammes should be left up to national governments.
Source Link http://www.euractiv.com/transport/meps-vote-give-motorbikes-easier-news-528153
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ESO: Background Information: Memo: Road safety: Member States water down proposals for tougher vehicle testing rules to save lives http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-road-safety-member-states-water-down-proposals-for-tougher-vehicle-testing-rules-to-save-lives/
European Parliament: Press Release, 30.05.13: Transport Committee rules motorbikes out of roadworthiness test package http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pressroom/content/20130527IPR10575/pdf
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