Motorcycle clothing assessment program case study

Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program

Partnering for Safety

Transport for NSW’s Centre for Road Safety (CRS), in partnership with a consortium of insurance regulators, government agencies, private organisations and motorcycle stakeholders, has launched a world-first star ratings system for motorcycle clothing. Appropriately named the Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) - will assist consumers in making more informed choices when purchasing motorcycle clothing.

CRS is leading this collaborative effort in improving awareness around the key role protective clothing plays in reducing significant road trauma for motorcyclists. And, with its partners, is developing the system and testing the relative protection and comfort on a range of motorcycle protective jackets, pants and gloves available in Australia and New Zealand.

“MotoCAP is the first of its kind, and aims to give the motorcycle community more information when making choices about the clothing they wear while riding.”

The Hon. Melinda Pavey, MP. NSW Minister for Roads Maritime and Freight

 

Key considerations are abrasion resistance and burst performance as well as comfort in terms of thermal properties and water resistance. It is anticipated that this awareness program and information service will increase the demand for safer motorcycle clothing and in turn improve the level of safety for the motorcycling community at large.

We are currently leading a working group to pilot a test phase of this 12 month program.