月份: 八月 2004

MAG: Motorcycle Action Group

在英國和 BMF 互相分庭抗禮的摩托車權益促進組織之一。日前 MAG 總裁(Ian Mutch)偕公關經理(Trevor Baird)和英國交通部部長拍了一張美照後，暗地裡掏出一份八十頁的報告，請 Roads Safety Minister(David Jamieson)好好做一下功課，打破 Minister 先生肖想吃豆腐(騎帥氣 Triumph) 的邪惡企圖。這份報告的目的是…

The report is a recommendation to Government to develop a strategy for motorcycling in the UK. MAG Director Of Public Affairs Trevor Baird says, “We don’t want the report to be lost in the black hole of civil servantdom. MAG will be pushing for the promised publication of the Government’s National Motorcycle Strategy and to develop the future role of the group from advisory to strategy makin

Hmm… 國內的一些摩托車相關團體應該好好考察考察，免得像無頭蒼蠅似的亂槍打鳥。

在2003年一整年中，因為騎乘摩托車所造成的傷亡比例，比去年增加了14%(英國)。對於像 MAG 這樣的團體而言，這顯然是一個被公眾質疑其訴求正當性的大危機。危機當然要搞成轉機但又不能弄得太難看，所以下面就是 MAG 上呈的研究報告的摘要… Safety

* Drivers made aware of issues such as how their actions can affect motorcyclists.
* Raising the awareness of all road users about motorcyclists.
* Funding a fully national Bikesafe programme that is operated to an agreed national standard.
* That the role of Rider Improvement and Speed Awareness schemes be extended for offending motorcyclists.
* Research into car driver skills, knowledge and attitudes in relation to motorcycle safety, including the incidence of drivers ‘looking but failing to see’ in accidents involving motorcycles.
* That the press should be discouraged from glamorising inappropriate speed and behaviour.
* That policing should be targeted on better driving/riding standards through enforcement and education.

Secondary Safety

* Find a compromise solution through the UN-ECE in Geneva that would require machines to be fitted with an AHO override switch.
* Daytime running lamps, review the European Commission research to ensure any reported benefits are fully relevant to GB road and traffic mix conditions.

Training

* Consider whether or not the training and testing structure for Direct Access adequately
equips riders for the conditions that they face on the road.
* For candidates to complete a minimum number of hours on-road assessed riding (utilising a log-book scheme) prior to being awarded a test pass;
* Encourage riders to take post-test training. For example, exemption from or a reduction in VED for riders who have undertaken further training.
* Riders should learn skills such as braking, skid and speed control at the national limits.

Security

* That research should continue into Electronic Vehicle Identification but that civil liberty issues need to be properly considered and consulted upon.

Transport Mix

* Remedy the bias of some institutions – including local authorities, employers, regional
government, educational bodies, environmental and safety pressure groups – which the Group believes is contrary to improving PTW safety.
* That the second full Local Transport Plans should include appropriate provision for PTWs.
* That potential or perceived conflicts between PTWs and other road users should be properly explored
* Continue research into the use of ASLs, encouraging further sites in different situations for trials, and consider the policy of allowing PTWs to use ASLs in the light of that research.

有人願意利用 comment 搬忙翻譯一下嗎(我實在是忙翻了…)？

所以交通部運研所啊(！)，你為什麼還不回我的信？不甩一千一百萬台摩托車/速客達就算了，好歹也給我一點精神上的支持吧。:( :p

延伸文件：

* Advisory Group on Motorcycling: Final report to Government(剛出爐燒喔)

收到一則有去的訊息。2005年的巴黎達卡拉力賽，目前已經在報名的階段當中。於是有業餘車隊放出消息，車上多了一個位子，只要有人願意提供足夠的金援，就有機會和另外的三位車手一起加入這場偉大的夢幻賽事。真實性當然有待查證，不過除了提供賽事參加機會的「仲介商(如 logistics)」之外，我倒是沒想到還有這種管道可以參賽(yes, anything can happen in the dakar rally)。他的訊息是這樣子寫的：

Seat available for 2005 Dakar. TAKE PART!

Want to enter the Dakar? I happen to know of a unique 3-seater car that’s being entered into the 2005 Dakar. The team has a top-level driver and navigator but the 3rd seat is up for grabs for anyone who can bring some significant sponsorship with him. The car is being entered in the RWD T2 category and is expected to compete strongly with Schlesser.

This is a very rare opportunity to take part in the Dakar rally so if you can raise some sponsorship or are simply prepared to pay for the experience of your life then get in touch.

國際摩托車(安全)會議議程，我整理後並且附註一些跟台灣有直接相關的資料。也請學有專精的車友幫忙補充。當然，台灣的失敗經驗對於歐盟也有不少參考的價值。:p

英文版如下…

* MAIDS, the first results of a European Motorcycle in-depth accident study
這份報告實在是太太太重要了。類似的大規模摩托車事故統計，美國也只有一份 HURT Report能在拿到台面上被檢視。我在翻譯NAMS的時候也提到了建立事故統計標準程序的重要性。台灣每年騎士傷亡數如此之高，但在 statistical data 和 methodology 上的投資卻不成比例。這份MAIDS報告耗時五年完成，參考價值超過五顆星。

* Accident Causes in Thailand & USA Ouellet
所以我們可以繼續來看一下泰國是怎麼做的。

* Recent developments in UK motorcycle related data

* Analysis of an Exemplary Serious Single-Vehicle Accident on the Basis of an Incidentally Filmed Video-sequence
車禍鑑定。

* Rider inputs and powered two wheelers response for pre-crash manoeuvres
騎士避險技能對於車體動態的影響。

* Motorcycle Rider Development: A Study of Engagement Expectations and Behaviour

* The Role of Motorcycle Riding Instructors in Times of Innovative Technology Systems
安駕指導員(如三陽安駕中心)在尖端技研所扮演的角色。

* 25 Years of ADAC Motorcycle Safety Training
五顆星，德國超過一百年的 ADAC 在舉辦安駕訓練二十五年後的經驗談。

* Certification Processes For Motorcycle Safety Training Professionals

* A Proposal for Defining, Measuring And Documenting the Effects Of “Safety Renewal” – A Concept Who’s Time Has Come
很新的議題。

* What makes roads interesting for motorcycle riders and what makes them dangerous?
為什麼總是有一些呆瓜會想要騎摩托車(大笑)？

* Aspects of HID headlamps for motorcycles
五顆星。HID在摩托車上的應用和問題，飛利浦總公司的人會講這一個部分。

* Young people, safty aspects and their mobility demands in relation to motorized two-wheelers
六顆星，年輕人的機動需求和安全考量。台灣太需要這個東西。

* Stress and Strain of Motorcycle Riders During Navigation
暑假大學生環島旺季，不過以訛傳訛的經驗談很可能讓她們無不過以訛傳訛的經驗談很可能讓他們無真正享受到騎乘的美和感動。這個議題就是在講疲勞累積和長途旅行問題。

* Driver Assistance Systems for Motorcycles– A Welcome Help for Riders or the End of Fascination?
太先進。

* Promising Concepts for Vehicle Electrical Systems in BMW Motorcycles
BMW車種電系系統前端概念。

* Recognition of and Coping with Dangerous Motorcycle Riding Situations
避開危險騎乘行為的防衛認知。

* Exploratory Study of an Airbag Concept for a Scooter Type Two-wheeled Vehicle

* Application of an Advanced Electronic Steering Damper for Motorcycles (HESD)
電子式防甩頭。

* Evaluation of motorcycle riding dynamics
這應該會很複雜(很刺激)。TÜV Automotive GmbH 人主講。

* Motorcycle Airbags – Latest Results of Full-Scale-Tests according to ISO 13232
摩托車安全氣囊。

* Advanced Prescriptions Relevant to the Environment for Motorized Two-Wheelers
環保考量。

* Active Work Against Road Traffic Noise – Motorcyclists’s contributions
噪音問題。

* Emission rates of modern motorcycles
廢氣排放法規。

* Trade Fair Visit of the Conference Participants
偷看概念車的好機會。