CONTENTSReport a Pot HoleReport a Flooded Road Diesel Spills Local Campaign - Secure Parking in Wakefield Speed Cameras Wakefield Council Local councils in Yorkshire and Humber Contact your MP Contact your MEP No. 10 Petitions West Yorkshire Police Bikers are Voters |
We aim to provide a channel by which our members can participate in and support the campaigning efforts of the Motorcycle Action Group and the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA).
The local group structure is the backbone of MAG, providing a mechanism for promoting riders interests at the local level. This is all the more crucial as the Govt has devolved so much responsibility for traffic related decisions to local government. Wakefield MAG aims to represent riders interests in the Wakefield and District area. If you are aware of an issue or problem affecting bikers in the Wakefield area, we would love to hear from you. E-mail us, or better still, come along to our meetings. Use this page to report road defects & hazards, to contact your MP/MEP, to find out about Wakefield MAG campaigns and political activity, and for lots of other essential local information. |
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Pot holes and damaged road surfaces can be lethal to motorcyclists. If you see any pot holes report these immediately to the Council (for local roads) or the Highways Agency (for Motorways & Trunk Roads).
Report faults through the MAG Fill-It-In Website You can also report a fault directly to Councils and the Highways Agency through these links:
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Flooded roads can also be dangerous to motorcyclists, as you have no way of knowing what lies below the surface. Report flooded and waterlogged roads in the Wakefield area at this link:
Wakefield Council Highway Drainage - Flooded Roads |
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Diesel is as lethal as black ice in the wet, but takes far longer to disappear. Diesel spills present a very slippery and invisible surface of which the motorcyclist has no warning and it almost inevitably results in the rider and machine parting company, often with serious consequences for the rider. This is also a potential danger for the upcoming vehicles.
Inform the council of any spillages immediately:
Read the diesel spills advice on the MAG Fill-It-In Website |
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Local Campaign - Secure Parking in Wakefield
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We are working with Wakefield Council to improve the provision of secure parking facilities for motorcycles within the Wakefield & Five Towns area.
Currently, Motorcycles can park for free in any Wakefield Council controlled 'pay and display' car parks. We hope to add to this facility by the provision of ground anchors and railings so that bikes can be chained to immovable objects, therefore significantly reducing the risk of theft. MAG Foundation A-Z of Secure Motorcycle Parking |
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 Wakefield MAG does not condone exceeding the speed limit or breaking the law in any way, therefore please do NOT use this link to evade the law. This link is provided so you are aware of where the cameras are located, so you can take extra care at known accident blackspots. |
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City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Town Hall Wood Street Wakefield WF1 2HQ Phone number 01924 306 090 Website: www.wakefield.gov.uk |
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Local councils in Yorkshire and Humber
| Local councils in Yorkshire and Humber |
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Alphabetical List of Constituencies and Members of Parliament Find Your MP (Search by Postcode, Member name or Constituency) |
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| Find your MEP |
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| e-Petitions on the 10 Downing Street Website |
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West Yorkshire Police P.O Box 9, Laburnum Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 3QP Tel: 0845 6060606 Website: www.westyorkshire.police.uk |
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  Bikers are Voters is a on-going MAG campaign which is run to co-incide with the UK and European elections. It has been a highly effective political lobbying tool since it was first concevied in 1996. Check out the latest activity on the Bikers are Voters website |
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