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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
EAST YORKISHIRE Police have appealed to car drivers to be more vigilant following an increase in the number of motorcyclist's killed on the region's roads.Motorcycle fatalities doubled between January to July 2010 compared to the same period last
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You what? Bike dealer donates Ducati 848 to police
By Visordown News on 29/04/2010 10:44:24
Riding around Cumbria? Watch out for a white 848 tha wants to go for a play
MOTORCYCLE dealer J&L Motorcycles have donated a Ducati 848 to Cumbrian Police.The Ducati will be used to support the Bikesafe scheme and is thought by Cumbrian Police that it will also be an icebreaker so that they can engage with bikers and pass
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Police-rep XR1200 will race in Harley cup
By Visordown News on 03/04/2009 12:59:42
Not the first choice for a race-rep paintjob but it works...
Police-rep XR1200 ... Donut holder not picturedOVER IN ITALY the one-model XR1200 Harley-Davidson Trophy is going ahead and this Police-rep XR will be on the grid.Ridden by Paolo Blora, an Italian policeman, the bike sports the number 113
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Jakarta Police advise holiday makers to stay away from motorcycles
By Visordown News on 25/08/2010 11:40:50
Sky-high accident rate prompts authorities to take action
-wheelers.“National Police data shows that most traffic accidents involve motorcycles,” Ari Subiyanto, deputy chief of the Jakarta Traffic Police.According to last year’s data, traffic accident victims were mostly motorcyclists, with over 76 per cent of the reported 1,646
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Police issue warning after mass road sign theft
By Visordown News on 06/08/2009 13:48:18
Thieves steal almost 300 road signs from Suffolk's road system
MOTORCYCLISTS riding in Suffolk need to be extra cautious as thieves have stolen almost 300 road signs from the county's roads, says the county's Police.It's believed the signs have been stolen for their scrap metal value, rather than as a prank
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Police seek information over £150,000 bike shop raid
By Visordown News on 11/09/2009 14:13:03
Weston-super-Mare dealers hit by overnight theft
POLICE ARE appealing for information following a £150,000 burglary at a motorcycle dealership in Weston-super-Mare.Thieves stole motorcycle equipment valued in excess of £150,000 from Morse Motors in Alsecome Way, on the night of Tuesday 8th
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Suffolk Police issue warning following rise in biker deaths
By Visordown News on 24/08/2009 10:13:13
Motorcyclists now account for a third of this year's fatalities on the county's roads
SUFFOLK POLICE are appealing to motorcyclists to ride with care following increase in fatal and serious injuries on the county's roads.Eight motorcyclists have died in crashes across the county in 2009, which accounts for nearly a third of all
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US court jails Police chase biker for 25 years
By Visordown News on 23/12/2009 10:56:09
New "Three Strikes And You're Out" rule puts paid to US biker's antics
the court heard how he rode at speeds in excess of 140 mph on Highway 99 in Madera and Fresno counties. Clerk had previous convictions for robbery, auto theft and evading a police officer, the court heard yesterday. Clerk was sentenced on Monday this week
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Strathclyde Police target middle-aged born agains
By Visordown News on 13/05/2009 08:57:18
Rising death toll among 40-50 year-olds prompts safety campaign
."Recent statistics have shown bikers make up just 1% of road traffic but motorbike fatalities made up 13.83% of all fatal crashes across Strathclyde in 2008.
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Prostitutes, wear Hi-Viz, say Spanish Police
By Visordown News on 25/10/2010 20:09:49
Be safe, be seen - whatever you do for a living
WE ALL KNOW the benefits of wearing hi-viz clothing when riding motorcycles. Now, safety officials in Spain have found another sector of the community that can benefit from donning dayglo apparel: prostitutes.We kid you not. The Spanish Police has
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