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Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme

FIM

The FIM, the “Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme” (International Motorcycling Federation), is the governing body for motorcycle racing, representing 116 national motorcycle federations (of which 47 in Europe) divided into six continental unions.

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Response to EU tourism strategy

10 Sept 2025

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the upcoming EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy and believes that motorcyclists are well placed to support its objective of branding Europe as a top sustainable destination, specifically through cultural tourism, sports tourism and rural tourism. Please find attached our detailed feedback. Europes tourism sector faces multiple challenges: over-concentration in a few destinations, seasonal peaks that strain infrastructure and jobs, limited economic impact in remote areas, and the need to decarbonise transport while keeping mobility accessible. In addition, some regions face declining visitor numbers due to inadequate connectivity, despite their rich cultural and natural assets. Motorcycling can be part of the solution and play a significant role in supporting sustainable tourism across the European Union.
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Meeting with Paulius Saudargas (Member of the European Parliament) and Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles

2 Jul 2025 · EU motorcycle industry

Meeting with Aurelijus Veryga (Member of the European Parliament) and Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles

2 Jul 2025 · Summer Cocktail

Response to Policy agenda for cities

22 May 2025

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) is the global governing body for motorcycle sport, representing the interests of millions of motorcycle enthusiasts and competitors around the world. With 123 National Federations, the FIM is the sole international authority empowered to oversee motorcycling events globally. It is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the only competent authority in motorcycle sport. The FIM welcomes the EUs ambition to strengthen the urban dimension of policymaking through the new EU Agenda for Cities. In line with the goals of sustainable urban mobility, climate action, digitalisation, and inclusion, we urge the European Commission to explicitly integrate motorcycles and other L-category vehicles into the EUs urban policy and funding frameworks. Our main concerns are The recognition of motorcycles as efficient urban mobility solutions: Motorcycles contribute to reducing congestion and emissions, particularly in urban areas. Their inclusion in Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) and Smart City projects is essential to create integrated, multi-modal transport systems. Motorcycle-friendly infrastructure: We call for targeted investment in safe and accessible infrastructure for motorcyclists, including secure and dedicated motorcycle parking spaces in cities, charging stations for electric motorcycles, road design and roadside features to protect Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs), and access to priority lanes such as bus lanes and appropriate integration in urban road planning Enhanced EU coordination for road safety: As motorcycles are used in both urban and rural areas, we advocate for EU-supported guidelines and collaboration on motorcycle safety under the TEN-T network and other strategic transport infrastructure initiatives. In urban areas, motorcyclists face a significantly disproportionate share of fatalities and serious injuries compared to other modes. As noted in the EUs Urban Mobility Framework, VRUs (including motorcyclists) represent a substantial share of fatalities, and addressing this must be a key priority for the new EU urban agenda. We support the EUs efforts to integrate road safety into Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). Motorcycles are an affordable, low-footprint transport option, particularly relevant for smaller cities and towns with limited public transport coverage. Their integration into EU urban policy will support social inclusion, reduce environmental impact, and improve road efficiency.
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Response to Exclusion of L-category vehicles from scope of the Cyber Resilience Act

22 May 2025

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) is the global governing body for motorcycle sport, representing the interests of millions of motorcycle enthusiasts and competitors around the world. With 123 National Federations, the FIM is the sole international authority empowered to oversee motorcycling events globally. It is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the only competent authority in motorcycle sport. In the context of the current consultation on UN Regulation No. 155, which now proposes to set cybersecurity requirements for L-category vehicles, the FIM supports the adoption by the EU of all relevant UN standards for motorcycles. We welcome the delegated act aligning the application of UN R155 with the Cyber Resilience Act from 11 December 2027, particularly its provision to avoid overlapping requirements by excluding products already covered under Regulation (EU) 168/2013.
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Response to Revision of EU legislation on end-of-life vehicles

4 Dec 2023

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to comment on the the European Commission's proposed revision of the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive, a crucial piece of legislation that impacts not only the motorcycle industry but all road users. While we endorse the Commission's aim to improve environmental standards and road safety, we urge a careful assessment of the potential implications, particularly concerning the supply of spare parts for motorcycles and the economic factors involved. The FIM underscores the need for a balanced approach that ensures the continued availability of affordable spare parts while aligning with environmental and safety objectives. Please see the file attached for our full position. We remain at the Commission's disposal should you have any questions or would like to discuss these issues in more detail.
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Response to Revision of the Directive on Driving Licences

31 May 2023

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission's Roadmap for the revision of the current Directive on driving licences, a crucial piece of legislation for all road users. As the global advocate and trusted voice of motorcycling and riders, the FIM supports the Commission's objective of improving road safety and facilitating free movement within the European Union. Nevertheless, the FIM emphasises the need for the Commission to be mindful of the impact of any increased administrative burden or increased costs for road users, especially motorcyclists. The FIM recommends that the Commission prioritise the evaluation of individuals requirements for becoming proficient and secure road users. Please see the file attached for our full position. We remain at the Commission's disposal should you have any questions or would like to discuss these issues in more detail.
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Meeting with Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner) and

20 Oct 2022 · Green transition, digital skills, re- and up-skilling.

Response to Revision of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive

10 Nov 2021

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s proposal for a revision of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (AFID), published on 14 July 2021. As the global advocate of motorcycling and riders, the FIM welcomes the Commission’s initiative to revise the AFID and transform it into a regulation. However, the FIM would like to draw attention to the fact that motorcycles and in particular electrically-powered two-wheelers (e-PTWs) are not included in the revision proposal. In order to meet the EU climate goals and to shape the future of green mobility, it is important that the Commission fully recognises the role e-PTWs as mobility stakeholders and includes them in the scope of the proposed regulation. Increasing recognition of (e-)motorcycles and e-mopeds as important mobility modes As mentioned in the proposal, an uneven deployment of publicly accessible charging infrastructure for light-duty electric vehicles in the EU would jeopardize the uptake of such vehicles and thus limit connectivity across the Union. The FIM would like to add that this would not only hinder the uptake of light-duty electric vehicles, but also the development of the market for e-PTWs. Both markets are crucial for the future of sustainable mobility and are expected to grow from € 240,1 million in 2019 to € 640.8 million by 2025. Already today, the e-moped market accounts for more than one fifth of all mopeds sold annually in Europe. E-PTWs, just like cars, cover the full range of travel distances, from short distances in urban environments to tours across the continent, and this reality deserves to be taken into account. Especially in the context of urban mobility, e-PTWs play an important role in combating CO2 emissions and noise pollution. In addition, e-PTWs are of particular importance in reducing dense traffic in urban nodes, alleviating pressure on public parking spaces, and anticipating the gradual introduction of low-emission zones in city centres. As stipulated by the revision proposal, the transport infrastructure should enable seamless mobility and accessibility for all users. The FIM supports this approach and calls on the Commission to truly consider all road users including E-PTW riders. Such riders are exposed to special conditions when charging their e-motorcycle, as they are directly exposed to weather conditions and safety hazards. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that riders can safely park their e-motorcycles at the charging stations and find suitable conditions to rest during the charging time. E-PTW riders are not only vulnerable road users, but also the most vulnerable users of charging stations, and this must be recognised in the revision proposal. In the revision proposal, swappable batteries are mentioned in the Annex. Given their benefits for consumers, such as avoiding waiting times, swappable batteries arguably play a crucial role in increasing riders’ interest in switching to e-PTWs. Therefore, this nascent technology should be mentioned in the articles of the revision proposal to show consumers and industry that the Commission is aware of this market innovative trend and need and that it understands important elements related to it, for example, that replaceable batteries require dedicated infrastructure in terms of space. In conclusion, the FIM reiterates the importance of a full recognition of e-PTWS as mobility stakeholders on European roads. An interoperable charging system, appropriate parking facilities for e-PTW riders at these charging stations, and swappable batteries are important pillars for the motorcycling community. At charging stations, road users should be able to pay with payment instruments that are widely used in the Union. The more user-friendly the technology at the charging station is, the more likely it is that road users will trust, and therefore prefer to use, green mobility solutions.
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Response to New EU urban mobility framework

21 May 2021

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s Roadmap for the revision of the Urban Mobility Package (UMP 2013), published on 27 April 2021. As a global advocate for motorcycling and riders, the FIM welcomes the Commission’s initiative to revise the UMP to address the issues affecting inhabitants of cities, such as congestion, new mobility service providers and urban access schemes, amongst others. The FIM agrees that a more coordinated approach is needed to meet the ambitious EU transport and climate targets, and in this spirit, calls on the Commission to give greater consideration to motorcycles as part of the solution for a modern, sustainable and safer urban environment. Please find attached the full feedback.
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Response to Revision of the Directive on Driving Licences

18 May 2021

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission's Roadmap for the revision of the current Directive on driving licences, published on 23 April 2021. As the global advocate for motorcycling and riders, the FIM supports the Commission's objective of improving road safety and facilitating free movement within the European Union. Nevertheless, the FIM would caution the Commission to be mindful of the impact of increased administrative burden or increased costs for road users, and especially motorcyclists. The FIM would therefore advise the Commission to focus on assessing people’s needs in learning to become safe road users. Appropriate coaching is the key to safer roads The EU's roads are the safest in the world, despite missing the target of reducing road fatalities by 50% by 2020. This target has been postponed to 2030, with the addition of also reducing serious injuries by 50%. It will be missed again if the Commission does not act decisively. In 2020, around 70% of road fatalities in EU cities involved vulnerable road users (VRUs), including motorcyclists, which shows that there is still much to be done. To reduce those fatalities, and serious injuries, the FIM would recommend focussing on personalised training, or coaching, of new riders. While repeated testing, as part of the graduated licensing regime, adds costs for the riders, the FIM believes that additional training would be much more beneficial instead. Having a better assessment of future riders’ needs will ensure a comprehensive coaching, with a strong emphasis on risk-awareness. This is the key to guarantee responsible driving on EU roads and thus will help to reduce the high number of road fatalities involving VRUs in urban areas. The United Kingdom can serve as an example in this respect, where riders and drivers both have mandatory hazard perception testing as part of the theory test. In addition, other practical elements of rider coaching can be improved, such as the minimum manoeuvres. The FIM would gladly provide the Commission with further details in this regard. The FIM believes that it is important that motorcycling remains as inclusive as possible, as safe as possible and the coaching as comprehensive as possible. Riders' age should be an opportunity and not a barrier Currently, there are limits to the inclusion of young riders on European roads. The graduated licences system for motorcycles in Europe has resulted in a patchwork of different national regulations regarding the age of riders. The minimum age for obtaining a category A1 driving licence is 16 under the current Driving Licences Directive, but it allows Member States to raise this to 18. The lack of uniformity can create issues regarding the free movement of young riders. Moving from one Member State to another could mean losing access to a motorbike because of age. The FIM believes that the earlier young riders are coached and get riding experience, in this case from the age of 16, the better it is for road safety. The Commission should ensure that minimum harmonisation does not generate any barriers to free movement for riders. Recognition of digital driving licences In March 2021, the Commission presented its vision for Europe's digital transformation by 2030, emphasising that technologies will change people's lives, and that this transformation should therefore work for people. Under the current Driving Licence Directive, the lack of recognition of digital driving licences outside the territory of the issuing Member State is a shortcoming that needs to be addressed with a common European Framework to ensure that the digital decade does not create barriers to the free movement of citizens. It will also be important to ensure that European digital driving licences are recognised outside the EU in any third country. Solutions to any data security issues that may arise must be considered in advance.
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Response to Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy

28 Jul 2020

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to express its views on the European Commission Roadmap published on 1st of July on the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. As the global advocate for motorcycling and riders, FIM supports the Commission’s initiative to propose a strategy on the biggest challenges our mobility modes are facing; namely becoming climate-friendly and connected. As representatives of vulnerable road users (VRU), FIM calls on the Commission to put more emphasis on road safety in its strategy, as there cannot be sustainable and smart mobility without it being safe. A smart mobility is a safe one Connected vehicles are expected to have impressive benefits for all transport modes, and in particular, for road transport. Providing new opportunities for mobility, connected vehicles will result in improved mobility for the elderly and disabled, enhanced connections to transit, and improved safety. In the long term, these technologies have the potential to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries to near zero. FIM believes in the safety benefits from the deployment of new technologies so long as the interests of VRUs are taken into account. - In particular motorcyclists. Today, too many riders suffer from a lack of visibility on our roads, and while technology has the potential to partially tackle this issue, by reducing human error in traffic collisions, it should not be seen as the only remedy. FIM believes that the improvement of the existing active and passive safety systems should be encouraged, and not side-lined by an exclusive focus on vehicles connectivity. For example, training and education must play a key role in accompanying road users towards a smooth and sustainable use of new technologies. A safe coexistence between the, “legacy fleet” and new vehicles is essential. Furthermore, the roadmap reflects that the Commission is seemingly confusing safety and security, putting forward cyber risks of the future mobility modes, but overlooking road safety and targets to reduce fatalities. While the EU has set a Road Safety Policy Framework for 2021-2030 and published a Strategic Action Plan on Road Safety in 2018, it is our hope that this Commission fully includes the safety dimension in its mobility strategy, with a specific focus on VRUs. Riders as essential partners for sustainable mobility The motorcycle industry is now marketing more electric powered-two-wheelers (e-PTWs). Registrations of electric PTWs have been rapidly growing in Europe. However, in order to have Europeans fully adopt these electric vehicles, a widespread, reliable and accessible infrastructure is paramount. This can only be achieved by taking into account the specificity of PTWs, setting interoperability requirements and ensuring harmonisation of the infrastructure roll-out. The diversity of road users is indeed often forgotten, which limits the potential of the electric motorcycle market, and leaves eco-conscious riders overlooked. In light of the pandemic crisis, citizens are turning to individual transport modes in urban areas, instead of public transport. The EU should recognise that conventionally fuelled PTWs can limit the surge of cars in cities, and therefore are part of the solution in tackling air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. This is even more the case when taking into account electric e-PTWs. To this end, and in addition to the ongoing revision of the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Directive, FIM wishes to see the inclusion of PTWs in all sustainable mobility policies from the Commission.
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Response to Revision of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive

30 Apr 2020

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to express its views on the European Commission Evaluation Roadmap/Impact Assessment published on 6th April. It is commonly accepted that electric vehicles are the future, especially if the European Commission’s ambitious climate targets, as set out in the European Green Deal, are to be met by 2050. While a variety of alternative fuels are reaching the market, the motorcycle industry is stepping up the manufacture of electric powered two-wheelers (PTWs). In the attached Position Paper, the FIM would like to express its views on a selected number of challenges for the motorcycle sector, including the interoperability of charging points for powered two-wheelers and the harmonisation of the infrastructure roll-out.
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Meeting with Lucia Caudet (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton), Valère Moutarlier (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles

31 Mar 2020 · COVID 19 & Motorcycle Industry

Response to Driving licence legislation ex-post evaluation

10 Sept 2019

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to express its views on the European Commission Evaluation Roadmap published on 13th August. As the global advocate for motorcycling and riders, FIM has followed with interest the developments surrounding the implementation of the EU Driving Licences Directive, a critical piece of legislation for motorcyclists. FIM would like to express its views as well as provide recommendations on how to improve the legislation in the attached position paper.
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Response to Evaluation of the 2011 White Paper on Transport

6 Mar 2019

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to express its views on the European Commission Roadmap published on 7th February. As the global advocate for motorcycling and riders, FIM perceives that the profound changes that have affected the transport sector call for a thorough evaluation of the 2011 Transport White Paper. FIM would like to express its views on a selected number of topics, with the aim of signalling to the European Institutions the strive of our Federation in making transport – and namely, riding – safer, sustainable and more accessible. For more information, please consult our Position Paper (attached). FIM remains at the disposal of the European Commission to share any additional information and support the next regulatory steps of this assessment.
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Response to Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM)

15 Nov 2018

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), welcomes the opportunity to express its views on the European Commission Roadmap published on 19th October. As the global advocate for motorcycling and riders, FIM has been following with great interest the developments surrounding the deployment of a cooperative, connected and automated mobility. In the attached Position Paper, FIM would like to express its views on a selected number of topics, with the aim of signalling to the European Institutions the strive of our Federation in making transport – and namely, riding – safer, sustainable and more accessible.
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Response to REFIT review of the Motor Insurance Directive

20 Jul 2018

As global advocate for motorcycling and an active proponent of road safety, the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) takes note of the proposal of the European Commission and expresses its support for the aim of strengthening EU rules on motor insurance with the ambition of providing better protection for accident victims and improving the rights of policyholders. The FIM recognizes the efforts to reflect the decisions of the European Court of Justice, in particular, the “Vnuk Case”. However, FIM notes that the proposed amendment of the scope of the Motor Insurance Directive bears unintended economic consequences that must be resolved by the EU institutions to avoid having an adverse wider impact. In particular, the FIM notes that out of the four options that had been suggested by the European Commission in the public consultation, none had been kept. In 2017, during the public consultations on the revision of the Motor Insurance Directive (MID), the FIM expressed its support for a scenario to require insurance at European level for vehicles being used in traffic only and to leave the way accidents arising in other situations are addressed to Member States in keeping with the subsidiarity principle. The FIM would like to stress that the approach proposed by the Commission and the Impact Assessment do not properly assess the economic impact of a mandatory third party liability on motorsports at European level. In the FIM’s view, if the currently proposed clarification of the scope of the MID in Article 1 is interpreted to include use of vehicles in some or all forms of motorsport, this would have serious implications for the practice of motorsports activities in Europe in the future, as it could lead to motorsport events being dependent on the willingness of the insurance companies to provide the requisite cover at an affordable cost. The FIM, therefore, urges the parties involved in the legislative process to take steps to evaluate the real impact of mandatory third-party liability insurance on all motor vehicles being used in such a way that they fall within the proposed definition. The scope of the Directive should relate only to accidents caused by motorcycles in the context of traffic. In addition, activities that should fall outside of this definition would be regulated at Member State level (subsidiarity principle) and it would be for them to decide whether they wish to pool them with other activities by regulatory means Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability insurance should not cover accidents resulting from motorcycle sport activities on circuits and private land. This aspect should be left at the discretion of the Member States. The FIM looks forward to finding an outcome that will strengthen the EU rules on motor insurance in order to provide better protection for accident victims while preserving the future of motorcycling and other motorsports.
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