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ACEM, FIM e DVR assegnano il riconoscimento ai progetti sviluppati in Italia, Cipro, Grecia e Portogallo
Sono cinque i nuovi programmi di formazione motociclistica insigniti del Label europeo per la qualità della formazione motociclistica, il riconoscimento frutto di una procedura di certificazione creata nel 2016e promossa dall’Associazione europea dei produttori di motocicli (ACEM), dal Consiglio tedesco per la sicurezza della circolazione stradale (DVR) e dalla Federazione internazionale di motociclismo (FIM). Cinque iniziative promosse in Italia, Cipro, Grecia e Portogallo ricevono quindi il prestigioso riconoscimento valido 12 mesi, che ne certifica l’elevata qualità e l’approccio orientato alla sicurezza stradale. Per il nostro Paese l’assegnazione va alla Federazione motociclistica italiana (FMI) con i corsi “Guida sicura” e “Guida sicura avanzata”. Le altre iniziative sono “Consigli di guida avanzata – Label europeo per la qualità”, programma erogato dall’Istituto di motociclismo greco MOTOTHESIS, “Maggiore sicurezza alla guida – Corso di formazione motociclistica” della PRP (Prevenção Rodoviária Portuguesa), l’associazione portoghese che si occupa della prevenzione degli incidenti stradali e “Importanza di dotarsi di dispositivi di protezione – Valutazione del rischio di incidenti – Sviluppo di tecniche di guida” offerto dalla Federazione di motociclismo cipriota.

Antonio Perlot, Segretario Generale dell’Associazione europea dei fabbricanti di motocicli (ACEM), ha sottolineato che “questo Label è molto più di una strategia per la sicurezza promossa dall’industria motociclistica: è un ottimo esempio di come la cooperazione tra operatori del settore, ONG, enti di formazione motociclistica e organizzazioni rappresentative degli utilizzatori è in grado di generare risultati positivi nell’ambito della sicurezza motociclistica. Il Label europeo per la qualità della formazione motociclistica ha ricevuto il pieno appoggio del Commissario europeo ai trasporti, Adina Vălean, e del Coordinatore europeo per la sicurezza stradale, Matthew Baldwin”.

Gli fa eco Julia Fohmann, portavoce del Consiglio tedesco per la sicurezza della circolazione stradale (DVR), che ha dichiarato: “Siamo felici che questi nuovi programmi entrino a far parte della rete di eccellenza europea dedicata agli enti di formazione che erogano corsi sulla sicurezza di elevata qualità. Il Label europeo per la qualità della formazione motociclistica nasce per incoraggiare i piloti a seguire regolarmente corsi di formazione motociclistica volontaria in materia di sicurezza e ci sprona a continuare a lavorare giorno dopo giorno per rendere le strade europee più sicure”. Mentre Damiano Zamana, Vice presidente della Federazione internazionale di motociclismo (FIM), ha rimarcato che “la FIM crede che la formazione durante tutto l’arco della vita sia fondamentale per migliorare la sicurezza dei motociclisti. Avere a disposizione programmi certificati per la formazione post patente di elevata qualità è uno degli obiettivi della nostra strategia 2024. Siamo lieti di vedere che i nostri membri italiani e ciprioti stiano offrendo attivamente programmi di formazione di questo tipo. Al contempo, in Portogallo e Grecia la cooperazione tra i programmi premiati e i nostri membri è un chiaro esempio di buone prassi a favore della sicurezza dei motociclisti. La FIM sarà sempre favorevole a una formazione di elevata qualità per tutti i piloti”.

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La FMI vanta da oggi un nuovo riconoscimento internazionale per i corsi di guida dedicati agli utenti motociclisti. In particolare sono stati ritenuti idonei due programmi: l’uno, la Guida Sicura, dedicato ai motociclisti già in possesso di patente, l’altro, la Guida Sicura Avanzata, studiato ed elaborato insieme al Ministero dei Trasporti con l’obiettivo di una diffusione capillare della sicurezza stradale. Il riconoscimento arriva dopo un lungo percorso di analisi svolta nei confronti della FMI da parte dell’Associazione Europea dei Produttori di Motocicli (ACEM), della Federazione Internazionale di Motociclismo (FIM) e del Consiglio tedesco per la Sicurezza della Circolazione Stradale (DVR).

Da oggi dunque i programmi FMI di formazione dei motociclisti adulti, già in possesso di patente, posseggono una certificazione di alta qualità, la cui validità è stata riconosciuta dall’Unione Europea (risale al 2019 il Road Safety Charter Award assegnato dall’Unione Europea appunto) e che, ci si augura, possa aiutare gli utenti a selezionare le offerte sul mercato della formazione.

Il Label europeo per la qualità della formazione motociclistica sarà valido per 12 mesi e certifica l’elevata qualità dei programmi e l’approccio orientato alla sicurezza stradale. Non appena la situazione sanitaria lo consentirà, gli esperti del DVR verranno a visitare i corsi FMI per confermarne “dal vivo” la qualità.

Il Presidente FMI Giovanni Copioli si è così espresso: “Sono davvero contento di questo riconoscimento europeo della qualità della nostra formazione. La FMI dedica grande impegno in questo settore a partire dalla formazione dei più giovani a scuola per poi giungere agli adulti. Con l’obiettivo comune di rendere i motociclisti consapevoli della loro vulnerabilità ed aiutarli a comprendere l’importanza di comportamenti volti a preservare se stessi e gli altri dai pericoli della strada”.

In Europa sono 35 i programmi in possesso del Label europeo, nelle seguenti nazioni: Austria, Belgio, Cipro, Francia, Germania, Grecia, Italia, Paesi Bassi, Portogallo, Spagna e Svezia. Oggi, insieme alla FMI, il riconoscimento è stato dato anche alla Federazione Motociclistica di Cipro, all’Istituto di motociclismo greco Motothesis e all’associazione portoghese PRP (Prevenção Rodoviária Portuguesa).

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Today, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, ACEM, presented “The safe ride to the future 2.0”, the motorcycle industry’s safety strategy.

“The safe ride to the future 2.0” sets the motorcycle sector’s vision for Horizon 2030 in areas such as advanced safety technology and connectivity. It also elaborates on the industry’s initiative to increase the quality of post-licence motorcycle training in Europe through a European Training Quality Label.
The policy document also describes how the motorcycle sector is working with other European and national stakeholders to promote the implementation of transport policies that encompass motorcycle safety.

The motorcycle industry supports the adoption, by policymakers, of a Safe System approach towards motorcycling, simultaneously addressing human, vehicle and road infrastructure factors. This, combined with a stronger engagement with civil society and the public and private sectors, will result in further improvements in motorcycle safety.

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Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General, said: “There are more than 34 million motorcycles, scooters and mopeds in use across Europe. These bring considerable benefits, such as affordable mobility, reduced traffic congestion levels, access to jobs and services, as well as enjoyment through activities such as leisure mobility, sports and tourism. The motorcycle industry calls upon national, regional and local policymakers to embrace inclusive motorcycle mobility and safety policies, benefiting users as well as the rest of society.”.

Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport, welcomed the industry strategy: “We commend the commitment of ACEM, and I welcome the motorcycle industry’s road safety strategy. The EU committed to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries by 50% by 2030. To reach this ambitious target, we are implementing the Safe System approach which addresses all important areas for road safety: infrastructure, vehicles, driving behaviour and post-crash care. The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label has been strongly supported by the European Commission. Indeed, high-quality safety training is a fundamental element in the Safe System approach. We must continue working together towards better road safety for all on Europe’s roads”.

Matthew Baldwin, European Coordinator for Road Safety, said: “This is great work from ACEM and we need more strong stakeholder involvement like this at all levels. This is an efficient way to deliver well-tailored safety initiatives that are relevant to the motorcycle community. We will continue to work closely with the industry and are very grateful for their determination to help us meet the safety targets agreed within the EU and of course now set globally at UN level for the next decade”.

For more information on this initiative and to read the full strategy, please visit the dedicated brand-new website: https://roadsafetystrategy.acem.eu.

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For further information please contact:
Ilaria Balloni. ACEM communications assistant
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Press release – ACEM launches “The Safe Ride to the Future 2.0”, the Motorcycle Industry’s Safety Strategy – EN [PDF]

Press release – ACEM launches “The Safe Ride to the Future 2.0”, the Motorcycle Industry’s Safety Strategy – DE [PDF]

Press release – ACEM launches “The Safe Ride to the Future 2.0”, the Motorcycle Industry’s Safety Strategy – ES [PDF]

Press release – ACEM launches “The Safe Ride to the Future 2.0”, the Motorcycle Industry’s Safety Strategy – FR [PDF]

Press release – ACEM launches “The Safe Ride to the Future 2.0”, the Motorcycle Industry’s Safety Strategy – IT [PDF]

Photo – Antonio Perlot, ACEM Secretary General , and Matthew Baldwin, European Coordinator for Road Safety [JPG]

On 4 April 2019, coinciding with the beginning of the motorcycle riding season, the European Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc addressed a video message to motorcyclists, in which she encouraged 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 European Motorcycle Training Quality Label 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 Motorcycling 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. Quality post-licence training helps motorcyclists to improve their riding skills. It can also make their experience not only more enjoyable but also safer. 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 European Motorcycle Training Quality Label 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-license 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-license motorcycle training programmes have been certified in Sweden, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany, and further applications are undergoing evaluation (https://motorcycle-training-label.eu).

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ACEM press release – European Commissioner for Transport endorses the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label supporting high quality safety training [pdf]

Video message from the Commissioner for Transport

Today the “advanced motorcycling course” of the Honda Safety Institute in Barcelona, received the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label. The award, which recognizes the best post-license training programmes delivered in Europe, was granted after an onsite visit by safety experts from the German Road Safety Council (DVR), the most important German NGO active in the field of road safety.

The European Motorcycle Training Quality Label is a voluntary certification scheme launched in 2015 by ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers and DVR, to help motorcyclists clearly and easily identify high-quality post-license training programmes in Europe. The label is open to a wide range of organisations based in Europe, including training schools, motorcycle manufacturers and public bodies. To date, a total of 27 post-license motorcycle training programmes have been certified in Spain, France, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany.

The Honda Safety Institute is the latest centre to have received this award. The centre was created in 2009 to provide motorcycle safety training courses and is located in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, close to Barcelona’s metropolitan area. The HSI has 20,000 square meters of tracks and facilities, designed exclusively to train motorcycle users and is the largest facility of its type in Europe. More than 20,000 motorcyclists have been trained at the HSI since its opening in 2009. In 2017 alone, about 3,000 people were trained by Honda at this facility.

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Commenting on the award of the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label, Vito Cicchetti, General Manager of the Motorcycle Division at Honda Motor Europe declared, “I am delighted that our Safety Training Institute has been recognized with this important quality label. Motorcycle safety is at the heart of what Honda does and we want to make sure that people enjoy riding in a safe manner. We, as managers of motorcycle companies, have an important responsibility for how people use our products”.

According to Antonio Perlot, Secretary General of the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM), “the motorcycle industry set up the European Motorcycle Training Quality Label, to help motorcyclists identify the best post-license training options. It is extremely important that people learn through adequate and professional training, instead of through trial and error. We are convinced that this initiative will make a positive difference for motorcycle users in Europe”.

Albert Cavero, Public relations ands Motorcycle Safety Manager at Honda Motor Europe Iberia stated: “Riding a motorcycle is much more than simply handling a machine. Basic skills are important, no question about that, but motorcycle safety is more than riding techniques, body positioning, throttle control or braking. That is precisely why at our training centre, we not only teach motorcyclists about motorcycle riding but also about the importance of defensive riding, that is anticipating potentially difficult situations and avoiding them”.

Press contact

Dr. Veneta Vassileva
ACEM Road Safety Coordinator
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Phone +32 (0)22 30 97 32

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PRESS RELEASE – Honda Safety Institute receives the European Training Quality Label award – English [pdf]
PRESS RELEASE – Honda Safety Institute receives the European Training Quality Label award – French [pdf]
PRESS RELEASE – Honda Safety Institute receives the European Training Quality Label award – German [pdf]
PRESS RELEASE – Honda Safety Institute receives the European Training Quality Label award – Italian [pdf]
PRESS RELEASE – Honda Safety Institute receives the European Training Quality Label award – Spanish [pdf]

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Today, two of KTM’s Riders Academy training programs were awarded the European Training Quality Label. The award was granted after a site visit and inspection by safety experts from the German Road Safety Council (DVR), a German NGO active in the field of road safety. To date, a total of 24 post-license motorcycle training programs have been certified in Austria, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

The Academy, which was launched in 2018, provides courses that build on the latest empirical research on rider behavior and training, as well as the experience of Klaus Schwabe, one of the leading German experts in motorcycle safety. Training sessions are conducted in small groups of no more than six riders per trainer, and are open to motorcyclists using any brand of bike. The KTM Riders Academy plans to organise between 40 and 50 training sessions in Austria and Germany, involving about 300 motorcyclists

Commenting on the award of the European Training Quality Label, Stefan Pierer, President of KTM AG and current President of the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) says, “I am delighted that the two KTM Riders Academy motorcycle training programs have received this important recognition at the European level. Training at our Academy aims to improve both the cognitive and the motor skills of the motorcyclist, increasing both safety and the pleasure of riding”.

Antonio Perlot, Secretary General of the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM), says, “The European Training Quality Label is granted to the best post-license training programs in Europe. It is one of the main elements of the motorcycle industry’s safety strategy, and we are confident that this initiative will help motorcyclists to easily identify the best training programs in Europe”.

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PRESS RELEASE – Two motorcycle training programs provided by KTM AG receive the European Training Quality Label award [PDF]

COMUNICATO STAMPA – Due programmi di scuola guida per motociclisti erogati da KTM AG hanno ricevuto il Label europeo per la qualità della formazione [PDF]

COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE – Deux programmes de formation pour motocycles de KTM reçoivent le prix du European Training Quality Label [PDF]

PRESSEMITTEILUNG – Zwei von der KTM AG angebotene Motorrad-Trainingsprogramme erhielten die Auszeichnung „European Training Quality Label [PDF]