MCIA Urges Department of Transport to Make Roads Safer
The MCIA has urged the Department for Transport (DfT) to make roads safer for motorcyclists through better hazard perception training
The MCIA (Motorcycle Industry Association) has urged the Department for Transport (DfT) to consider making roads safer for motorcyclists, as well as asking riders to take part in advanced training courses.
Following the launch of the European-wide motorcycle industry road safety strategy, the MCIA has joined the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) in urging all riders to consider improving their skills through a wide range of courses available throughout the UK.
The UK has an extensive list of courses to help riders improve their ability, and in turn make them safer on the roads, while a variety of these courses can be found on the Elite Rider Hub website, which makes it easy for motorcyclists to find the expert training they need in their area.
Manufacturers continue to play a key role in giving riders more safety features than ever before, with many new bikes featuring things like intelligent traction control, rider alert systems, and increasingly effective ABS braking systems. However, riders can still play their role in reducing the chance of crashes by improving their skills.
But that’s not all as the MCIA has also called on the Government and Department for Transport to aid riders by providing better training.
MCIA Chief Executive, Tony Campbell, said: “Motorcycling is under constant pressure to improve its road safety record, and it’s vital that we, as a sector, do all we can to address this. While riders and the industry are stepping up, we will also be pressing the Government and road safety organisations to take more action. Specifically, we are urging the Department for Transport to take a fresh look at how other road users are trained in hazard perception, with the goal of making roads safer for all vulnerable users - including motorcyclists.
“We hope the upcoming Road Safety Strategy not only includes strong provisions for motorcycle safety but also proposes bold and effective measures. These should support motorcycling rather than discourage it, and avoid portraying motorcyclists as solely responsible for road safety challenges.”
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