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Pumpkin helmets flout new Nigerian bike law
By Visordown News on 07/01/2009 11:12:13
Riders turn to dried vegetable shells to avoid new Nigerian helmet law
calabash is good enough for their safety," said Federal Road Safety Commission commander Yusuf Garba.
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Daytime lights mandatory by 2012
By Visordown News on 11/02/2008 13:46:41
Cars to follow bike safety initiative following EU legislation
consumption and emissions.The plans are part of EU legislation and the government has said it is unable to oppose them.Road safety minister Jim Fitzpatrick reportedly said in answer to a parliamentary question: ‘The UK has been successful in arguing against
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Prince Charles: "I hate motorbikes"
By Visordown News on 13/12/2010 08:55:27
Heir to the throne voices concerns over sons' safety on two wheels
THE PRINCE of Wales has spoken of his concerns for his sons' safety on two wheels, saying he "hates motorbikes."Speaking to members of the armed forces at a recent reception at St. James' Palace, Prince Charles voiced concerns over the dangers
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Speed cameras save lives and don't rake in excess cash
By Visordown News on 24/11/2010 10:35:43
RAC Foundation claims scrapping cameras is a "big mistake"
cameras have improved road safety since they were introduced and, contrary to many people's thinking, were not a significant revenue raiser.The report found in 2007 the Treasury received £4 from each £60 penalty, with no surplus left for local authorities
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Minimotos banned Down Under
By Visordown News on 27/12/2007 14:31:38
Aussies clamp down on pint-sized two wheelers
not be allowed. Burney said: "These bikes are scaled down to approximately half the size of on-road motorcycles but some can reach high speeds. Most are powered by petrol-fuelled combustion engines. The new laws will aim to increase the safety of consumers
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Northumbria Police axe motorcycle fleet
By Robin Goodwin on 11/05/2009 10:37:40
"It's complete madness and yet another victory for the health and safety brigade," says furious bike cop
NORTHUMBRIA Police Force has axed its £200,000 motorbike fleet after the machines were deemed too dangerous. In a health and safety gone mad ruling, police bosses are worried about their motorcycle-mounted cops riding in ‘wet and snowy’ conditions
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New SHARP helmet ratings released
By Visordown News on 28/08/2009 09:13:14
How safe is your head?
THE NEW safety ratings for motorcycle helmets have just been published by Road Safety Minister, Paul Clark.An additional 25 motorcycle helmets have been rated by SHARP - the Department for Transport's Safety Helmet Assessment and Ratings Programme
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Biker-friendly central reservation
By Ben Cope on 11/08/2009 12:26:43
Spanish company design new central reservation that aims to lower threat to bikers
like this may save a biker in the event of a crash.Motorcycle and clothing safety have developed so much in the last decade, it's about time those in charge of our roads caught up.
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Plymouth bikers get permanent bus lane access
By Visordown News on 14/04/2009 10:17:16
Council agree to full-time lane sharing initiative after 18-month trial
the lanes would improve bikers' safety on the town's roads. Tom Jenkins, road safety officer, told BBC News: "Since the introduction of the bus lane trial, motorcyclists have not been weaving in and out of traffic as much and this is probably the main reason
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Scotland plans £7 million spend on new-style speed cameras
By Visordown News on 30/11/2009 09:46:00
New dual-use digital cameras planned for Scottish road network
to be replaced within the next five to seven years; the new dual-use digital units will be able to capture speeders, as well as red light jumpers.Gladys Cadden, manager of SSCP, said: "This is a major advance for road safety as it addresses the problem of drivers
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