Policy Document

bmf POLICY STATEMENT June 2001

INTRODUCTION

Motorcycling is a legitimate means of personal transport and form of recreation. At the present time approximately 1 million motorcycles are registered for use on the roads of Great Britain and this figure is increasing. The object of this document is to illustrate and emphasise the many public interest aspects which affect the motorcyclist, to draw the attention of government at all levels and other official bodies to the significance of motorcycling, and to persuade them to take proper account of this environmentally friendly and sociable form of transport in their legislation, plans and policies.

BACKGROUND

The bmf's primary objective is to pursue, promote and protect the interests of motorcyclists. The bmf  is a non-partisan body, seeking to influence authority by being reasonable and vigorous. The statements made in this document are summaries of policy arrived at according to current knowledge. They do not attempt to explain how the policy has been arrived at. Anyone wishing to know more about any of the policy items should enquire to the office of the bmf. This document is intended to be a 'living' document which will change as and when it is necessary for it to do so, in order to reflect current circumstances.

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