Following extensive lobbying, the much feared 'Third Driving Licence Directive' stands a chance of failing when EU Ministers meet in Brussels next Monday, say the (BMF) British Motorcyclists Federation. Despite this, the British Government through its UK Presidency, saying that it was not willing to consider any amendments.
On October 6th, the European council of ministers will meet at the European parliament, in Brussels to discuss the latest directive. For those that don't know yet, it's to vote on a new set of European laws, to raise the motorcycle driving license test standards. It's due to come into effect in 2011.