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May 19, 2012
Category: General
Posted by: chops
The MRAQ Committee would like to set the record straight about a newspaper article in the Courier Mail 5th May 2012 which contained incorrect information and makes outrageous inferences. The MRAQ is an independent stand alone Association that is a voice for all riders. The MRAQ is not and never will be influenced by any Clubs, Businesses or Organisations. The MRAQ is an independant organisation run by it's members for the good of all motorcyclists and any other suggestion or inference otherwise is completely wrong. The person the paper states is the President of the MRAQ is NOT the President. The current President is Chris Mearns. Any inference that any club or organisation has or may have had influence over the Association is wrong. This article just shows the contempt journalists and their so called sources have for all riders. The inclusion of multiple stories in the one group further goes to demonstrate the general demonisation of motorcyclists. MRAQ members and motorcyclists in general deserve much better than this and the MRAQ committee will be demanding a retraction from this paper. Signed MRAQ Committee
May 17, 2012
Category: General
Posted by: chops
The MRAQ committee would like to apologise to all that have tried to join using the Paymate system, we are experiencing trouble with that system which is out of our control, be rest assured, we will get to the bottom of the problem. So for the time being if you would like to join the MRAQ it will have to be by filling out the membership form, fee and sending it through the mail. Sorry for any inconvenience as soon as this is rectified you will be notified on this page Thank You
May 8, 2012
Category: General
Posted by: chops
The MRAQ committee would like explain the current issues that are being targeted. The two main issues are proposals for 1) O% BAC for ALL motorcyclists, for which there is currently a study underway by Monash University on how to implement that is being funded by the Qld. Transport & Main Roads Dept. and 2) discussion on implementing a motorcycle specific levy. We have been contacted by people that have spoken and written to the Queensland Transport & Main Roads on these and other issues and QTMR's response has been that there is nothing currently planned on these.
May 7, 2012
Category: General
Posted by: chops
MRAQ required at the March Meeting to fill the vacancy's of President, Vice President and Membership Officer as the people holding these positions all resigned,
Apr 18, 2012
Category: General
Posted by: chops
There will be speakers advising what is happening regarding the Hi-Vis issue, 0% Blood Alcohol Concentration only for motorcyclists, the predicted Rego increase, Helmets Standards.....
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The Motorcycle Riders' Association of Queensland Inc.(MRAQ)is the official voice of Queensland's road riding motorcycles,off-road motorcycles,scooters and trikes communities.With more than 162,231 motorcycles and scooters now registered in Queensland, it is imperative that these people are being properly considered as a legitimate part of the transport mix.
The MRAQ's primary role is to convey the road safety concerns and suggestions of the road/offroad motorcycles, scooter, trikes riding community to relevant government bodies and work with them to achieve the goal of improving motorcycle, scooter and trike safety. It also provides information from its work back to the riding community in order to facilitate the achievement of its objectives. The MRAQ has been representing Queensland motorcycle and scooter riders at the highest levels since 1982.
The MRAQ's objectives are to:
- Promote road safety
- Promote a better image for motorcycling
- Work for fair and sensible legislation on behalf of all motorcyle enthusiasts
- Participate in charitable and community service activities
MRAQ supports responsible, safe, yet enjoyable riding practices, and encourages on/off road motorcycle trike and scooter riders to participate in advanced rider training and track days to safely develop their skills and experience safely in a non-public road environment.