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Biker sues the Met after accident at Balmoral
By Visordown News on 14/03/2013 09:25:16
Royal protection doesn't extend to other road users, it seems...
is believed to have crossed the road into the path of Mr. Hardie, causing a head-on collision. According to The Scotsman, a spokesman for Digby Brown LLP, representing Mr Hardie, said: 'The claim alleges that the mini bus driver crossed on to the wrong side
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Fatal crash special constable resigns
By Visordown News on 04/03/2013 10:39:00
Disgraced special constable steps down
A DORSET special constable who recently escaped prosecution after killing a motorcyclist whilst talking on her mobile phone at the wheel has resigned from the force.Collette Carpenter was talking on loudspeaker with the phone in her lap when her Peugeot 206 collided with motorcyc...
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We're not bugs!
By Visordown News on 15/04/2010 10:27:49
Norwegian safety video with macabre message
THIS IS Norway's latest road safety video that's aimed at reminding the country's car drivers that motorcyclists are more than just bugs.We're not quite sure what useful message is contained in the clip. It's seems to be aiming to use pointless
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Road deaths in Scotland plummet
By Visordown News on 16/01/2008 17:21:16
Speed cameras claimed success in Scottish region
there has been a clear improvement in road safety at our sites. Safety cameras are, of course, only part of the solution and we work closely with our partner organisations to improve road safety for all road users.‘Improved statistics do not mean that we can
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Safety course planned for Derbyshire bikers
By Visordown News on 05/03/2009 09:47:46
"A behavioural change through education" says Safety Partnership boss
BIKERS IN Derbyshire are going to be helped to avoid points on their licences for speeding by undertaking road safety courses this summer. The idea has come about as part of a massive cash boost to educate motorcyclists on the county's roads
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'Gear Up' says Mick Doohan
By Tim Skilton . on 19/11/2010 08:15:04
500cc maestro stars in another Aussie bike safety video
FORMER multiple 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan has again been working with the South Australian road safety partnership MAC (Motorcycle Accident Commission), this time to promote the importance of wearing protective clothing while riding a
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Government announces new helmet safety rating sche
By Visordown News on 03/12/2007 18:04:09
Safety measured using new star rating system
A NEW Government motorcycle helmet safety rating scheme which could save the lives of 50 riders a year was officially launched today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.SHARP - the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme - will give
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New motorcycle safety website launched
By Visordown News on 10/09/2008 13:00:00
New site provides listings of where's good to ride and where to avoid on Yorkshire's roads
The new site aims to improve rider safetyA NEW website aiming to cut motorcycle deaths on Yorkshire's roads has been launched by Leeds City Council - www.qualityyorkshireriders.comStatistics say there were 2,021 motorbike collisions between 2005
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MAG want a 'Motorcycling Tsar'
By Visordown News on 05/03/2008 17:32:20
Action group push for Government motorcycling expert
THE PARLIAMENTARY Transport Select Committee, chaired by the Honourable Gwyneth Dunwoody MP, is to hold a review of road safety and has invited interested parties to submit evidence.The review is likely to take place in either March or April
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Cambridgeshire Bike Safety Day - Sunday 13th April
By Visordown News on 11/04/2008 14:13:35
Local emergency services to hold safety awareness day this coming weekend at St Neots Fire Station
CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE and Rescue Service in conjuction with local Police and Cambridgeshire County Council's Road Safety Team are to hold a motorcycle safety day this Sunday (April 13).The day will give riders an opportunity to have a free safety
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