2024-01-05 13:46:11
The National Association of Companies in the Two Wheel Sector (Anesdor) and biker associations have shown their concern about the accident data in the annual balance of the DGT, which has reflected a high percentage of accidents and deaths among motorcycle and motorcycle users. In 2023, a total of 299 motorcyclists will have died on Spanish roads, which is 19% more than in 2022, when 254 died.
From Anesdor They have shown their concern about these figures and assure that they have already sent various proposals to the DGT to improve the accident figures. They assure that “the industry fights for safe and sustainable motorcycling and invests hundreds of millions a year to continue developing technology. The vehicles available on the market today offer a long list of electronic aids and there is also investment in more connected and autonomous vehicles for the near future.”
In this sense, this association demands that effective measures be taken that truly help reduce accidents, and considers that some of the announced measures are not.
As an example, it has been announced the introduction of mandatory training courses for drivers of 125 cc and 15 HP motorcycles, which can currently be driven with three years of experience with a B driving license (the “normal car license”). ), using the cases of Germany and France as examples.
They believe that the case of Germany from Anesdor is too recent to draw conclusions. In the case of France, more similar to Spain, the measure was introduced in 2011 and “since then no evolution has been observed in the 125 cc segment that is different from other segments. On the contrary, it did have a significant economic impact on the sector.
Beyond the impact on the sector, they affirm that this measure would have a strong impact on current new mobility, since it would hinder the electrification process (the vast majority of electric motorcycles sold are in this category) and would harm new successful mobility formulas, like motosharing.
Consequences of the type B card
For your part, give yourself the Motera Platform for Road Safety They have also regretted these figures, but they affirm that a big mistake “was giving carte blanche to those who had a B permit for three years to be able to carry 125 cubic centimeter motorcycles,” according to what the spokesperson and vice president of the Motera Platform for Road Safety, María José Alonso.
This association welcomes the fact that the General Directorate of Traffic is going to establish a mandatory course for drivers with a B permit with three years of experience who want to drive motorcycles of up to 125 cubic centimeters.
«We are talking about safety, we are talking about responsibility, so anyone who is going to take a vehicle must first be required to have aptitude, especially when driving a four-wheeled vehicle has nothing to do with a two-wheeled vehicle. “, has warned.
Thus, Alonso has stressed that “it is never too late to correct this error.” “Specific courses are welcome for those who want to access a 125 cubic centimeter motorcycle with only a B permit,” he applauded.
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