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Wireless warning light safety harness
By Visordown News on 27/08/2008 13:01:11
Clever idea but will it catch on?
Would you wear one?SEEN THIS new safety device for bikers? Called 'My Backup' the wireless bib is worn over your existing motorcycle gear and warns following drivers of your intentions with lights that work in conjuntion with your bike's brake
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BMW issue worldwide R1200GS safety warning
By Visordown News on 16/07/2008 09:29:46
Owners advised to check handguard retaining bolts - 108,000 units could be affected worldwide
BMW R1200GS owners have been warned about a possible problem with the machine that could leave the handguards pressing on the front brake lever.Owners have been told to check that the thread on the bolt that holds the guards in place is tightened
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New hard-hitting army motorcycle safety video
By Visordown News on 21/07/2008 15:29:50
British Army video seeks to warn soldiers of the dangers of riding irresponsibly
The Army's new video's aimed at biking soldiersCLICK ON the link above to see a new hard-hitting video attempting to warn soldiers that riding irresponsibly on a motorcycle can be more dangerous than front line action.The video, created by Golley
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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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Warning signs to bikers in Powys
By Tim Skilton on 31/07/2007 17:23:48
Council to act following 50% increase in road deaths
Powys authorities want bikers to ARAFFOLLOWING A 50% rise in accidents in the last twoo years, Powys Road Safety Partnership has launched a campaign aimed at speeding bikers.The Partnership is to erect yellow road signs around many of the popular
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Government launches new THINK! motorcycle safety campaign
By Visordown News on 26/02/2010 16:02:25
Check out the new video: sweet, but effective?
THE GOVERNMENT has launched a £3.5 million THINK! campaign with a new-style video to warn motorists to keep an eye out for motorcyclists.It's a different, softer take on the motorcycle safety campaigns we've seen before - remember the 'Think Once
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Minister promises no more 'cash cow' cameras
By Visordown News on 18/06/2010 09:35:44
"The public must be confident speed cameras are there for road safety"
to halt heavy investment in new speed cameras and instead called on local authorities to use more cost-effective road safety measures, like good old-fashioned roads signs - to warn road users about speed limits.The announcement won't put a complete end
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VIDEO: Gruesome Australian motorcycle safety campaign
By Visordown News on 20/10/2009 09:52:56
Warning: this may put you off your bacon sarnie
IF YOU THINK the above video is a bit strong then just wait until you see Australia's latest road-safety video campaign due to be launched later this week.The Victoria state Government want to get across the message that motorcyclists come out
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Speed sign trials for Derbyshire roads
By Visordown News on 14/09/2010 11:41:08
Flashing speed-activated warnings set to replace cameras if new trial proves successful
and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership, said:"We can't afford to keep our safety camera operations as they are."Mr Hill confirmed that if the cameras are made redundant, the yellow housings could still remain im place as a deterrent."Certainly one of the options
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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
warning signs, carriageway alterations and skid resistance application;Raising the profile of the Think Bike and Ride It Right safety campaigns;Special information and advisory events including bikers' breakfasts;Education for youngsters aged 15 to 18
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