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The study, which runs until April 2020, will focus on Cameroon, Burkina Faso and Uganda where the use of motorcycles for daily activities is high.

New research project aims to improve motorcycle safety in Africa

Road safety experts have launched a study looking at motorcycle safety in Africa. Fred Engineering, an international consulting firm specialising in road safety, and SWOV,...
The Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH), a consortium of Transport for NSW, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) and Transport Accident Commission (TAC), tested 30 helmets against a range of criteria including protection and comfort.

New motorcycle helmet safety ratings released

Safety ratings on motorcycle helmets have been released to coincide with Motorcycle Awareness Month. The Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH), a consortium...
The BikerTek campaign features a spoof pop up shop which has been set up at bike shows and cafes across south east England selling new bike “parts”.

Motorbike safety campaign targets leisure riders

A campaign has been launched by Highways England aimed at reducing the number of motorbike crashes in the UK. The BikerTek campaign features a spoof...
The Road Safety Commission has called upon The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) Chief Scientist and Deakin University Research Fellow Christopher Hurren to provide practical advice for motorcycle riders making the most of the fine and warm conditions on the roads.

Motorcyclists urged not to compromise on protective clothing

Motorcycle riders in Western Australia (WA) have been warned not to compromise on protective clothing despite warmer spring weather approaching. The Road Safety Commission has...
The campaign, which coincides with the start of the riding season, is led by the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee (MSAC). Riders are encouraged to take a refresher course and have their motorbikes professionally serviced.

Motorcyclists urged to be “ride ready”

Motorcyclists in New Zealand are being reminded how they can keep themselves safe during September’s Motorcycle Awareness Month. The campaign, which coincides with the start...
Around 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the event and, with a large number of motorcyclists expected, Highways England will be inside Silverstone with partners from the emergency services to promote key safety messages.

Warning issued to MotoGP visitors

Highways England traffic officers have issued a safety warning to people planning to visit the British MotoGP over the bank holiday weekend. Around 120,000 visitors...
VIDEOS - Two wheeler road safety campaigns, messages and safety tips from around the world
Every year more than 5,000 motorcyclists are killed in crashes on US roads with many of the tragedies attributed to a motor vehicle driver not seeing the motorcyclists.

Bikers reluctant to wear high-visibility clothing

Motorcyclists are reluctant to wear high-visibility gear which could make them safer on the road, according to a new report. Every year more than 5,000...
Shot amid breathtaking scenery and accompanied by dramatic music, the video highlights potential hazards such as stationary cars and blind bends, and provides advice specific to group-riding, such as “ride at your own pace”.

Safety video provides tips for group riding

A new motorcycle safety film released by Road Safety Scotland provides safety tips for bikers travelling in groups. The film, The Devil’s Beeftub, is the...
VicRoads, in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission has launched the Every Second – Always On campaign to encourage riders to brush up on their safe riding skills and knowledge.

Motorcycle safety campaign urges riders to brush up on skills

A new motorcycle safety campaign has been launched in Victoria, Australia to help address a tragic spike in motorcycle fatalities across the state. VicRoads, in...
The videos will become part of DVSA’s official learning materials and education products but will not be part of the theory test. They aim to help improve the safety of motorcyclists, by encouraging learner drivers to be more aware of them when driving.

New videos encourage learner drivers to look for motorcyclists

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has released a series of new videos to encourage learner drivers to be more aware of motorcyclists. The...
The A23 in Lambeth is the most treacherous road for the second year in a row, and London as a whole has surpassed the rest of the UK as the most dangerous region for motorcyclists year-on-year, with nine out of the top ten roads residing in the capital.

UK’s most dangerous roads for bikers revealed

The most dangerous roads for motorcyclists in the UK have been revealed by Swinton Insurance. The A23 in Lambeth is...
The campaign urges drivers to be extra cautious, since motorcyclists are more difficult to see and less protected than other motorists.

Motorcycle safety campaign launches in Texas

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching a new campaign – Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles – in support of National Motorcycle...
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