ULEZ, The End of Motorcycling Freedoms?!

Join PetrolRevolt’s Mike in this interview with Lembit Opik and Ian Churchlow of the Motorcycle Action Group. Former MP Lembit Öpik is renowned for his ‘full-on’ approach to all he does. Now he’s channelling his irrepressible drive to protect and promote two core passions: Liberty and Motorcycling. There are arguably many challenges to the freedoms Motorcyclists take for granted theses days, not just the looming ban on internal combustion engines. Measures such as ULEZ, Low traffic neighbourhoods, potential road charging, and many other tweaks to transportation policy. Motorcycle Action Group argues that Motorcycles should be forming part of the solution to some of the modern day traffic problems. Motorcycles emit less emissions than cars and if there were greater take up of Motorcycle journeys, the Motorcycle would help to reduce both congestion, emissions and fuel consumption. However, motorcycles are combined with cars and do not form part of a local Council’s ‘active travel’ policy, yet worse, Motorcycles are also combined with cars in the broader decarbonisation strategy. At the same time, many argue that Electric Motorcycles in their current form, do not meet the needs of the Motorcyclist for usages such as long distance journeys. Motorcycle Action Group campaigns on behalf of Motorcyclist’s to keep Motorcycling freedoms alive. Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is a volunteer led riders’ rights organisation that has been building in strength and diversity since it began in 1973. MAG campaigns to protect and promote motorcycling and the interests and rights of all riders, from learner to advanced. We celebrate biking and the freedoms and independence it provides, through our support of parties and rallies, sport and competition, touring and travel. The Motorcycle Action Group is the representative voice of riders in Local and National government and passionately defends all that is good about biking, mobilising riders through a local and regional branch structure. MAG is not aligned to ANY political party or ideology, our independance makes it possible for politicians and officials to work with us knowing that we do not have a party-political agenda. MAG membership is drawn from across the whole spectrum of motorcycling. Whatever you ride MAG has something for you. MAG can, and does make a difference. We work directly with politicians and civil servants, but still employ other forms of direct action if necessary to ensure the rider’s voice is heard. Since our humble beginnings over 40 years ago, we have matured significantly and are respected for our responsible, objective, informed contributions which enrich the political debate. Throughout this evolution MAG has remained faithful to its core principles of freedom of choice and self – determination and the mantra “Education not legislation”. Motorcycle Action Group Membership To join MAG or renew your membership – Join online on our website or call FREE on 0800 988 3193 during office hours. Single Membership – £ * Joint Membership (two adults) – £ * Family Membership – either single or joint adult membership with children added to the membership at £ per child. * * For MAG to make the most of the money that we receive for your Membership, please help us by using a Debit Card for payment where you can. New members between the ages of 16 and 25 years old receive a £5 discount on first year of MAG membership. MAG Affiliate Motorcycle Club members who wish to upgrade to a full MAG membership will receive a £5 discount in their first year of membership. Ring MAG Central Office for further details. Get She’s Electric(Vega Italo Dub) by Nightwaves License ID: YAqoBNpVr0L