Below are the work strands for each action within this theme:
Action 5 – Education And Enforcement Strategy
| Next steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Build NPCC Motorcycle Action weeks into NPCC calendar | Ongoing From 2015 |
| Deliver NPCC Motorcycle Safety Plan in conjunction with other planned road user awareness initiatives | Launched March 2015 |
Action 6 – The RIDE Scheme
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Inclusion of RIDE in the NPCC Motorcycle Safety Plan | Done Q1 2015 |
| To promote RIDE to a wider audience on an ongoing basis (officers, police forces etc) | Initial target 2016 National coverage 2020 |
| UK wide implementation of the RIDE scheme | 2020 |
| Further scoping work to be carried out in respect of funding from the RIDE scheme potentially being utilised towards BikeSafe activity towards PCCs in this area, useful educational political links here | 2016 |
| Develop stronger links with RIDE providers to ensure that post test training is promoted after the course | 2016 |
| Liaise with others, such as National Association of Driver Intervention Providers (NADIP) to develop a Speed Awareness course tailored to motorcycle riders | 2016 |
Action 7 – Improving Rider Training And Development (Pre and Post Test)
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Voluntary registration and voluntary quality assurance | 2017 |
| Introducing compulsory registration & Quality Assurance for all 'paid for' on road tuition | 2021 |
| Improved qualification process for new instructors using vocational training methods, ensuring that all are qualified to teach in addition to being good riders | 2021 |
| All current instructors to be qualified in teaching / training / coaching methods | 2021 |
| Liaise with DVSA to introduce different grades of Instructor and to promote these grades to members of the public | 2016 |
| 3DLD review (Europe). Participate in actions both UK & EU | 2016 |
| Liaise with DVSA to ensure that ATB's are recognised and that MCIAC accreditation is highlighted on the direct.gov.uk site | 2016 |
Action 8 – Quality Assured Rider Training
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Liaise with DVSA to introduce an improved Quality assurance regime for motorcycle ATB's and instructors to enable training upgrades | 2021 |
| Make necessary changes to domestic legislation to allow the seven hour training upgrade choice to be offered to consumers | 2021 |
Action 9 – Safety Messaging
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Establishment of an expert media group to link with DfT, TfL and other agencies engaged with this topic | Q3 2015 |
| Liaise with DfT & THINK! campaign to ensure that motorcycle specific campaigns are targeted | 2016 |
| DfT to consult industry at the inception stage of all motorcycle related THINK! activity | 2016 |
| Media Group activity to include importance of taking the bike test (Action 15) | Ongoing 2030 |
Action 10 – Post Test Training Development
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Liaise with DVSA to ensure the future of ERS | 2016 |
Action 11 – Compulsory Basic Training (CBT)
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Discuss CBT report recommendations and any other related suggestions for change that could be considered at the same time | 2021 |
| Develop actions and timescales to achieve aims for both short term voluntary changes (CBT) and long term and legislative changes that could be made | 2021 |
Action 12 -The Role Of The Motorcycle Community
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Active participation of user groups in this Framework is sought via their response to it | Ongoing through life of Framework |
| Mechanisms for liaison between key groups will be developed and nurtured | Ongoing through life of Framework |
Action 13 – Encouraging Continuous Improvement
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Review ERS research to see what can be learned | Q3 2015 |
| Work with stakeholders for all transport modes to establish what benefits would be an appropriate incentive to encourage drivers to take regular re-assessments | 2017 |
| Carry out research with riders and drivers to confirm findings from stakeholders | Q3 2017 |
| Develop incentives package once requirements are established | Q3 2017 - then ongoing |
Action 14 – The Importance Of The Motorcycle Test (See Action 9)
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| See Action 9 |
Action 15 – Recongnising BikeSafe
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| To discuss with government, the steps that are needed to gain BikeSafe recognition within overall national safety policy | Start Q2 2015 |
Action 16 – Raising Skills Post Test For All Road Users
| Next Steps | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Work with the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme course (NDORS) to get motorcycle specific material added to 'alternative to endorsement' and Speed Awareness courses | Start Q2 2015 |