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* Defeated proposals on leg protectors
* Defeated proposals on compulsory daytime headlight use
* Modified Multi Directive with amendments to noise and emission standards testing
* Defeated anti tampering for bikes over 125cc
* Assisted Bike Safe 2000 launch in an effort to replace legislation with education
* Defeated continuous taxation proposals that would have required every bike to be taxed even if not used on the road
* Gained access to bus lanes in Bristol, Swindon, Reading, Hull - Extracted commitment from Transport for London to trial six bus lane sites in the capitol
* Got European construction regulations amended to inhibit diesel spillages
* Defeated mandatory power limits outright
* Raised awareness of m'cycling issues in Parliament through the 'Bikers Are Voters' campaign
* Got a Government Motorcycle Advisory Group formed to vet all motorcycle-related proposals
* Developed contacts and allies in Parliament and Civil Service
* Lobbied against restrictive practices that sustain high prices for motorcycles on UK market
* Launched pan European body with lobbying HQ in Brussels to focus on EU institutions (MAG is a leading financier of FEMA)
* Lobbying for increased motorcycle parking provision and more secure parking provision
* Launched a £10,000 reward scheme to address motorcycle theft problem, and achieved substantial underwriting of that scheme to limit MAG's liability.
* Helped found the National Motorcycle Council to co-ordinate activities of common interest with industry
* Launched the rider lobby's newspaper to promote rider issues
* Developed a range of commercial benefits to enhance advantages of MAG membership and develop the status of motorcyclists
* Persuaded London Mayor Ken Livingstone to support exemption of motorcycles from congestion charging
* Recruited MPs of all parties to MAG
* Launched an unparalleled programme of reasonably priced social events
* Assisted countless charities with their fund raising programmes.

 
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