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Safety campaign to target Somerset roads
By Visordown News on 03/03/2009 09:08:03
Somerset Road Safety Partnership plan action after biker death toll rises
BIKERS IN Somerset look like becoming the subject of a major safety campaign this year after figured released by the Somerset Road Safety Partnership showed that motorcyclists deaths are up on the county's roads.According to the partnership
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Doohan honoured for road safety contribution
By Visordown News on 02/08/2010 08:40:54
"I'm always happy to be apart of these programs and do anything we can to make riding a motorcycle safer," says multiple World Champ
AUSTRALIA'S Gold Coast City Council has honoured former 500cc legend Mick Doohan for his contribution to the State's road safety program, which has seen a significant reduction in the number of fatalities in 2010.Doohan, who fronted the thought
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Government under fire over road safety cutbacks
By Visordown News on 02/09/2010 11:00:07
Road safety groups call for rethink over speed camera decline
THE GOVERNMENT is facing a major backlash over substantial road safety budget cuts after several major road safety organisations issued a joint statement backing speed cameras. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has joined forces
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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
THE GOVERNMENT has slashed road safety campaign budgets by 80% over the past five years according to data revealed in a freedom of information enquiry from the IAM.In 2008/2009 the budget stood at £19m however in 2011/2012 that budget has been
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Australia's latest road safety commercial
By Visordown News on 19/04/2010 13:19:58
Sombre but thought-provoking message from Down Under
FROM THE Australian road safety team that brought you the ingenious 'No Place to Race' motorcycle safety video, starring 500cc legend Mick Doohan, comes a new and more sombre promotion.The video gives statistics for the region's death and injury
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The most bizarre road safety film ever?
By Visordown News on 07/05/2010 09:12:11
Sweden gives us another priceless bit of film footage
THEY MAY have some of the most cracking females on the planet, but Sweden hasn't got a clue, not a bloody clue, about how to make a road safety film.Judge for yourself.It makes our road safety commercials look pretty good by comparison
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Staffordshire launch biker road safety campaign
By Visordown News on 06/03/2009 09:13:17
Another county council gets another wad of cash to start another biker safety campaign
road safety across Britain, will be dedicated to reducing the number of motorcyclists involved in accidents on the county's roads.The funding, announced by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick, is the biggest awarded to any county.Staffordshire County
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Road Safety Minister unveils new SHARP website
By Visordown News on 27/05/2010 13:53:55
Thinking of buying a new helmet? Look here first
A NEW-LOOK SHARP ( Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme) website has been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.The website gives motorcyclists the best advice and information on a choice of over 200 of the latest helmets. The site
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Senior Coroner blasts Irish road racing safety
By Visordown News on 11/03/2010 08:46:45
'The question must be asked whether it is acceptable in the 21st century to have motorcycle races on public roads?'
THE FUTURE of road racing in Northern Ireland could be in jeopardy after a senior coroner questioned its safety in a damning letter sent to the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure (DCAL).In his letter, John Leckey questions whether the sport
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New Irish road racing safety measures revealed
By Visordown News on 16/03/2010 11:00:45
Racing officials introduce new measures to help increase rider and spectator safety
NEW SAFETY measures have been announced aimed at improving motorcycle road racing safety in Northern Ireland.The new rules will prohibit marshals, photographers and other personnel from being on the course during races.The decision, taken
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