The European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc, has announced endorsement of the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label (EMTQL), encouraging riders "to embrace a responsible approach to motorcycling and to attend voluntary advanced safety training on a regular basis".
Commissioner Bulc pointed out that "Europe has some high-quality training schemes on offer" and that the EMTQL will help motorcyclists "to identify the very best motorcycle safety training courses available in Europe". The European Commissioner added: "We are grateful that the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label has been set up, responding to our call for voluntary commitments."
Stefan Pierer, President of ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, and CEO of KTM, said: "We are delighted that the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label has the support of the European Commissioner for Transport. This label, which is part of the sector's long-term safety strategy, will have a very positive impact on motorcycle safety across Europe."
The EMTQL is a certification scheme open to a wide range of organisations based in Europe offering advanced safety training. It was launched in 2015 by ACEM and DVR, the German Road Safety Council, with the aim to help motorcyclists to easily identify high-quality post-licence training programmes across Europe. Later on, the International Motorcycling Federation, FIM, joined the partnership and the European Transport Safety Council, ETSC, provided its endorsement.
To date, a total of 28 post-licence motorcycle training programmes have been certified in Sweden, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany, and further applications are undergoing evaluation.
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