Joint initiative to help
bikers stay safe on Merseyside's roads
MERSEYSIDE Police and partners, Wirral
Council and Mersey Tunnels Police, are launching a joint safety initiative to
help motorcyclists stay safe on the region’s roads. Bikers will have the
opportunity to speak to Police and Road Safety Officers on Thursday, 30 July
2015, when Officers will be present at the entrance to the Mersey Tunnels
(Wirral side) in the morning and afternoon. Throughout the summer
Merseyside Police will also be using unmarked and camera equipped police
vehicles to detect careless and dangerous drivers.
Sergeant Paul Mountford from Merseyside Police’s roads Policing team said:- "Throughout the summer we will be using our latest unmarked and camera
equipped Police vehicles to detect careless and dangerous riders and drivers who
are a danger to themselves and other road users. Our approach on enforcement has
not changed; we will robustly enforce the law to reduce the risk to all road
users."
Dave Rees the head of Wirral Council’s Road Safety Team said:- "We want to
riders to share some of their experiences with us so that we can hear 1st hand
what and where the dangers are for motorcyclists. It’s their chance to speak to
Police and Road Safety Officers who are themselves bikers."
Every riders who turns up at the stand will receive information and advice about
riding in Merseyside as well as learning about the Bikesafe scheme. They will
also receive a free biker related gift. The end of the summer will be marked by
National Motorcycle Week which will be held from 31 August 2015 to 6 September
2015, when Police and Road Safety Teams will again be conducting extra
enforcement and engaging with bikers at a number of venues across Merseyside.
Members of the public can report dangerous or
careless drivers and motorcyclists by contacting Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555
111.
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