MAG Nationally

The Motorcycle Action Group, (MAG), is a voluntary organisation, drawing membership from across the whole spectrum of motorcycling. MAG was born out of protest against legislation, introduced in 1973, making it compulsory to wear a crash helmet. Since then MAG has evolved from a single issue group to a highly respected political lobbying and campaigns organisation which is central to all aspects of policy and legislation affecting motorcycling.

Representing over 50,000 motorcyclists through individual and affiliated club membership, MAG is the premier European motorcycle riders group and represents Britain's million motorcyclists on a wide range of issues that affect all aspects of motorcycling. MAG operates at the European, National, Regional and Local levels and has a nation-wide network of over 200 local groups who organise regular local meetings, political lobbying, demonstrations, social events and charitable functions.

MAG can, and does make a difference and whatever you ride, MAG has something for you!.

MAG has been struggling against massive odds since 1973 in an effort to protect motorcycling from the worst excesses of legislative zealots.

Here are just a few of the success stories:

• Defeated proposals on leg protectors
• Defeated mandatory power limits outright - without this it would have been illegal to buy/own a bike producing more than 100 B.H.P !!! (i.e. No Fireblades, ZX Ninja's, GSX-R's, Hayabusa's, R1's, even the Harley V-Rod would never have made it to these shores)
• Defeated 'anti tampering' for bikes over 125cc ensuring survival of owner tuning and custom building
• Defeated continuous taxation proposals that would have required every bike to be taxed even if not used on the road
• Got proposals on compulsary daytime headlight use shelved leaving riders with free choice on the issue
• Got motorcycles exempt from Congestion Charging in London - where London leads, other cities follow
• Gained access to bus lanes in Bristol, Reading, Swindon and Hull - so far
• Had tolls for bikes dropped on Dartford crossing, Severn bridges, Liverpool & Birkenhead tunnels
• Got a Govt Motorcycle Advisory Group formed to vet all motorcycle-related proposals

Since 1973 MAG has remained faithful to its core principles of freedom of choice and self - determination. Motorcycling is about freedom of expression. Above all it is about camaraderie and friendship. In a world of increasing regulation and conformity motorcycling represents one of the last bastions of individuality and diversity. This freedom of expression and individuality is not a 'given'; it has to be protected and fought for. Not many MPs ride motorcycles. Some MPs & EC 'Eurocrats' would genuinely like to see motorcycles banned. It is through the relentless work of organisations such as MAG that we can continue to enjoy our bikes and the freedom that goes with it.

MAG can only perform these 'minor miracles' if it has a strong membership base. If you are not already a member, please join. As well as protecting riders rights, there is a huge range of member benefits .... Can you afford not to ?

Source: MAG Web Site (www.mag-uk.org)