Wire Rope Fencing and Motorcyclists

This is a collection of email and documents relating to the wire-rope fencing recent errected in many Australian roads. There is concern that these fences are prone to slicing up downed riders in accidents. Mark Hall <AM.Hall@unsw.edu.au> is investigating this.

Mark Hall's initial query to MAG UK
MAG UK's response
Austria's response and an attached report
Purchase information for foamed plastic crash barrier protectors (CBPs)
Another note on wire fences and CBPs with Briefing Document 5: Wire Rope Barriers from BMF England
The BMF Briefing On Wire Rope Safety Fence and Other Vehicle Restraints
Another note