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If you're on a motorbike, a few risks here and there are
just part of riding, right?
Sadly, motorcyclists are being killed or seriously injured on
Kent's roads far too regularly.
Recent research has shown that 30-59 year old men are the group
most likely to be involved in bike crashes. But 16-19 year olds are
following a close second - with a rising number of scooter and
moped riders involved in crashes.
"I know how to handle my bike, and I can ride my way out of
trouble if I have to."
A lot of bikers think like that. A lot of bikers are killed or
seriously injured every year. Did you know, for example, that
motorcycles account for 18% of crashes in Kent, but make up less
than 2% of the traffic?
How are we saving the lives of motorcyclists?
We have a number of bikers within Kent County Council's Road
Safety team. And we work hard to create campaigns that challenge
motorcyclists' attitudes, and help reduce crashes involving
motorcycles.
If you're a biker, how do you treat speed limits, where do you
overtake, how do you see other road users? Attitude is everything.
Do you have all the gear but no idea? Are you doing all you can to
protect your vital parts? |