Evaluation Of Bikesafe Scotland
ANNEX C: DEFINITION OF ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH REFERENCES ARE MADE
This section provides brief details of motorcycle, training and other organisations referred to in this evaluation.
Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)
MAG is a national riders rights organisation aimed at motorcyclists. It is a political group rather than just a club, representing riders' interests to policy makers. MAG has upwards of 20,000 members in the UK and there are approximately 207 local MAG affiliated groups across the UK.
British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF)
BMF is a UK-wide lobbying group for motorcyclists, campaigning on a range of issues that affect motorcyclists. It has 25,000 individual members, and many affiliated motorcycle clubs. BMF also offers various rider-training courses through more than 160 BMF accredited training centres.
Black Horse Finance (BHF)
Black Horse Finance (formerly Lloyds UDT) specialises in providing finance for the purchase of new and used motorcycles.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)
ROSPA is a registered charity providing information, advice and training on all aspects of safety, including road safety. The ROSPA Advanced Driving Association offers advanced tests to motorcyclists and scooters, conducted by Police Class One riders. A number of private providers of motorcycle training in Scotland are ROSPA accredited.
Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
The IAM is a UK-wide road safety organisation with over 200 local affiliated IAM groups. These local groups offer volunteer support and guidance to any motorcyclists wishing to take the IAM Advanced Driving Test, which is approved by the Driving Standards Agency.