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Lancashire cameras axed after performance review
By Visordown News on 19/10/2010 10:50:29
“I’d rather use that money on more effective methods of reducing accidents" says Councillor

AROUND 30 speed cameras are set to be axed in Lancashire after officials revealed they would switch off units in areas that didn't show a significant drop in road traffic accidents.In a full review of the county's 290 cameras, between 30-40 units

Government announce plans for more motorway technology
By Visordown News on 29/10/2010 08:03:46
Is a road near you getting updated soon?

' the M62 (junctions 18-20 and 25-30); M60 around Manchester (junctions 8–12); M1 (junctions 32–35a and 39-42); M6 (junctions 5-8) and M25 (junctions 5-6/7 and 23-27). Access to Sheffield will also be enhanced on the M1 in Derbyshire between junctions 28

The AA launches Pothole Assist
By Visordown News on 01/04/2011 11:00:19
A new initiative to counter the 2.2 million pothole plague which has spread across the UK

:-          The recent AA StreetWatch survey conducted by 2,000 AA members identified potholes as the most serious concern.-          An AA Populus poll of 20,000 members showed that the majority believe that road conditions have deteriorated over the last decade

Ellison to tackle LEJOG in 24 hours
By Visordown News on 14/06/2011 13:47:21
Lands End to John O'Groats challenge

Rider's Fund.Ellison will be joined by photographer Ben Barden and Finance Officer for the NHS, Dave Winter, who came up with the concept. Ellison will ride the new Kawasaki ZX-10R, Barden will ride the Kawasaki GTR1400 and film the entire journey

Poole Quay bike night wins award
By Visordown News on 06/01/2012 10:08:36
Bikers win international safety award? Not quite.

was presented by the man himself, Prince Michael of Kent, at a fancy ceremony at The Savoy Hotel in London.At its peak, over 2,000 bikes turn up to the Poole Quay Bike Night, which is hosted every Tuesday evening from April to September. Each week a 'Bike

Westminster in 'pro motorcycles' shocker
By Visordown News on 05/03/2012 10:39:22
From the council that introduced motorcycle parking charges..

WESTMINSTER City Council want to allow motorcycles to use all bus lanes in the borough.Motorcyclists can already use some bus-lanes in Westminster but the council claim pilot studies have shown it would further reduce traffic and be safer

Honda's Japan-only smartphone service
By Visordown News on 14/03/2012 10:41:48
Clever – but where's the European equivalent?

live traffic and weather forecast information. And, of course, a Honda dealer locator in case you need one in a hurry.Nice touches include the 'Rain Gear Alarm' that tells you if you can expect to get wet on your next ride.At the moment there's no sign

BMF raise issues with MOT exemption
By Visordown News on 25/05/2012 08:47:03
No MOT needed but owners will still be legally required to ensure roadworthiness

THE BRITISH Motorcyclists Federation have expressed a cautious welcome to the announcement that pre-1960 vehicles will not longer have to pass an MOT.The fact that from the 18th of November,  thousands of classic cars and motorcycles that pre

Motorcycle market results and analysis for 2006
By Visordown News on 09/01/2007 17:54:35
Sales for 2006 are on a par with 2005, despite concerns

The motorcycle industry ended 2006 positively, with motorcycle registrations on a par with 2005. Despite initial concerns that the industry would experience a decline, just over 133,000 machines were registered, compared to 132,083 in 2005

BMW's anti-SMIDSY system
By Visordown News on 17/05/2011 10:06:05
'Turn left assistant' to stop SMIDSY crashes

, but also motorcycles. If the sensors detect vehicles approaching from the opposite direction but the car continues to move into the intersection, the left turn assistant activates an automatic braking input in a low speed range up to 10 km/h to prevent a

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