MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH.   Many organizations across Canada are engaging in promotion of motorcycle safety.  Almost ALL focus on finding ways to have other drivers SEE MOTORCYCLISTS!!

Here are two Public Service Announcements that drive the point home:

CLICK HERE to see a dramatic British PSA from a driver's perspective.

CLICK HERE to see a PSA from our friends in Minnesota, from a Rider's perspective.

CALL TO ACTION:  Ontario Motorcyclists need your help.  The Ontario Ministry of Transportation will open High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes BUT WILL LIMIT MOTORCYCLE ACCESS to those with a passenger.  It will be the ONLY jurisdiction in North America to do so.  In the US, for example, federal law requires that motorcycles be granted access to HOV lanes FOR SAFETY PURPOSES.  We have written the Ministry urging them to allow ANY motorcycle in HOV lanes at ANY time for purposes of safety, efficent people moving, fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.

UPDATE:  The Minister has replied to our letter, but is not inclined to make any changes.  MCC is replying, citing safety data, and urging the Minister to take a step towards enhanced motorcycle safety.

Download and sign our petition HERE.  Get your family and friends to sign.  (They don't need to be riders, they don't need to be 16 or 21, they don't need a license.  They just need to be an Ontario citizen and believe that this must change.)  MAIL it back to us FULL if you can.  We need originals.  DO NOT FAX A COPY.

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NEWS - Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council seeking bilingual (English/French) motorcyclist as new "Manager of Rider Federations".  Read the full ad by clicking here.  (It's in pdf format.)  For MCC members, the deadline is extended past the date specified in the ad, by two weeks.  This is an EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to be part of continuing efforts to bring all of motorcycling together.  The successful candidate will have a direct working relatsionship with the MCC, among other rider groups.

NEWS -  MCC Annual General Meeting May 6, 2006

NEWS -  MCC calls for Director Nominations:  Read about nominations here.

NEWS  -  MCC to hold Fall Congress in Toronto, October 21-23.  See details in the events section.

NEWS  -  MCC advocates for new standards for helmets for on-road riding.  Read about it in the Positions section.

WELCOME to the website of The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC), formerly "MAC" (Motorcyclists Alliance of Canada).
 
A new website is being built for us, so check back often for more features, updates and information.

Motorcycling in Canada is growing. And so are the challenges facing motorcyclists. Rider insurance issues, government regulations, traffic laws, road closures, land use, trail closures, public perception all require action by the motorcycling community. The time has come for motorcycling in Canada to come together and work for the common good.

Almost 50 organizations from all across Canada, representing over 200 varied interest clubs and associations and tens-of-thousands of riders, have signed an agreement-in-principle to work to create this organization to serve their needs.

The vision of the MCC... to foster the expansion of all aspects of responsible motorcycling in Canada by working together to increase awareness of the positive aspects of motorcycling.

The mission of the MCC... to provide leadership and unity in promoting and protecting the interests of responsible motorcycling in Canada.

Why should you be involved? Because you love motorcycling. Because you want to ensure you can continue to enjoy motorcycling. Because you want to support action that will work for you.

The MCC will target ...

•  Government Relations and Policy Creation

•  Media and Public Relations related to responsible motorcycling.

•  Growing the Sport of Motorcycling in Canada

•  Providing Member Services and discount programs

If you're ready to be part of this exciting new movement, visit our "About Joining" page.