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Police appeal to car drivers over increase in bike fatalities
By Visordown News on 17/08/2010 08:48:36
"People have become very selfish in their driving behaviour" says East Yorks road safety cop
year, despite a significant drop in the number of serious injuries and motorcycle accidents.Now, car drivers are being urged to take greater care to help reduce fatalities and make the county's roads safer.Humberside Police road casualty reduction
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Motorway speed limit rising to 80mph
By Visordown News on 30/09/2011 10:01:38
Government planning on increasing motorway speed limits by 10mph in a bid to improve British economy
that the change would increase costs for motorists, add to pollution and increase road casualties. He added: "Responsible motorists know that driving steadily at or below 70mph is more fuel efficient, reduces jams and is safer."Green Party spokesperson Jenny Jones
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Road Safety campaign budgets cut by 80%
By Visordown News on 31/01/2013 09:18:17
Cyclists get just 1/25th of the budget allocated to motorcyclists despite cycling deaths continuing to rise
injuries and 9,990 total casualties. In 2012, 122 cyclists died on UK roads, up from 107 in 2011 - a five year high. In 2011, 362 motorcycle users (riders and pillions) were killed as a result of accidents, a 10% decrease compared to 2010.IAM director
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North Yorks Police continue their hard line tactic
By Visordown News on 04/04/2007 19:14:05
Irresponsible and anti-social motorcyclists are prime target
that advancing technology made it ever more easy for the police to catch and trace speeders and other dangerous riders and drivers, and NYP would use every available means to stem the tide of rider casualties.He said: "I think most riders understand that we
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Bikesafe 2008 - better biking for everyone
By Visordown News on 22/12/2007 11:20:16
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March 2008
to reduce motorcycle collisions and rider casualties. It gives motorcycle manufacturers and dealers a chance to display their bikes and products and allows members of the public to try out various bikes whilst also interacting with the police on assessed
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Motorcycle industry calls for permanent use of London bus lanes
By Visordown News on 01/06/2010 11:39:21
Experimental scheme ends July 5th
witnessed by the noticeable increase in cycling casualties (up nearly 8% in 2008) which has occurred since efforts were made to promote cycling in London, but cycles continue to be allowed into bus lanes in recognition of their role as an important transport
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'Motorcyclists Matter' petition gets support
By Visordown News on 29/03/2012 09:52:45
Campaign gaining momentum with more than 31,000 signatures and support from three industry organisations
and sensible change that will make a difference. Many road casualties could be avoided if drivers were more aware of motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users. “Even the addition of just one mandatory question in the Drivers Theory Test specifically about
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Hogan's Heroes: Flat Track
By John Hogan on 29/11/2009 14:07:55
John Hogan sees if Flat Track really is as cool as it looks. Even if you're rubbish at it
whatever it is for a couple of minutes and if she thinks I look odds-on for a guest-spot on Casualty, I stop.You know what I mean: tired truck driver on the phone to his mate halfway through a shift, rolling a three-skinner and unaware the nut that holds
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Discuss: Should cyclists require a licence?
By Ben Cope on 20/02/2013 10:54:03
Is anyone brave enough to stop the rise in cyclist deaths?
that warm-up faster and offer more grip and less costly quality protective clothing must have all contributed to the number of casualties falling and that can only be a good thing.Is it really your birthright?However when it comes to cycling, when anyone
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Gordon Ritchie Column - May 2005
By Gordon Ritchie on 01/05/2005 19:01:10
Came, soy and conquered
in the rest of you, the water's lovely), and please don't forget to bring some quick Brits with ya.Growing painsWith all the evidence of a much-improved World Superbike, there appears to have been one casualty. Or certainly a form of decimation in the Light
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