Speed scameras this weekend
Posted: Mar 23rd, '05, 11:37
beware this weekend - theres a major revenue earning, erm i mean safety campaign specifically targetting bikers this weekend - see this evenings herald express.
BIKERS TARGET OF SAFETY DRIVE
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11:00 - 23 March 2005
An Easter safety campaign is being launched in Devon and Cornwall to cut the worrying toll of motorcycle deaths on the region's roads.
The initiative has been deliberately timed to coincide with the unofficial start of the biking season. A spokeswoman for the Devon and Cornwall Safety Camera Partnership said: "Sadly, this particular weekend historically sees a sharp rise in the number of motorcycle accidents on the roads throughout Devon and Cornwall, meaning a very unhappy Easter for some."
Motorcyclists represent a large percentage of road casualties in proportion to their number.
"In fact they make up less than one per cent off road traffic accidents, but suffer 14 per cent of deaths and serious injuries," the spokeswoman explained.
Last year 23 motorcyclists were killed on the roads of Devon and Cornwall. The total is said to be comparatively low against other UK forces, but the Partnership says the figure is still too high. "We are committed to seeing these figures fall rather than rise this year," said the spokeswoman.
Speed is said to be a major contributory factor in the majority of all accidents on roads across the region. But there are additional risks for motorcyclists who are less protected and whose machines have less contact with the road surface than cars, particularly when overtaking or negotiating bends.
The partnership is urging road users to stick to the speed limits and reduce the possibility of accidents by monitoring the roads carefully.
Extra mobile units will be on duty from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, taking up high-profile positions along the Devon Expressway, the A30 and the A374 from Torpoint to Trerulefoot.
Natalie Hatswell, communications manager for the partnership, said: "This region has a particularly enthusiastic biking community. We expect to see a great deal of its members out on the roads this weekend, especially at the charity Megaride on Easter Sunday at Plymouth.
"Most bikers are extremely responsible and ride with care, but we have caught motorcyclists travelling at over 130 mph on our roads. Although they are few and far between they do risk hurting not only themselves but other road users as well."
She added: "We would like to see bikers really enjoy this weekend. It would be such a great start to the season if there were no accidents and no speeding tickets issued to either drivers or riders. We are looking forward to welcoming people to the region for the weekend, and our only hope is that the same number of people leave as have arrived."
BIKERS TARGET OF SAFETY DRIVE
Next Story | Previous Story | Back to list
11:00 - 23 March 2005
An Easter safety campaign is being launched in Devon and Cornwall to cut the worrying toll of motorcycle deaths on the region's roads.
The initiative has been deliberately timed to coincide with the unofficial start of the biking season. A spokeswoman for the Devon and Cornwall Safety Camera Partnership said: "Sadly, this particular weekend historically sees a sharp rise in the number of motorcycle accidents on the roads throughout Devon and Cornwall, meaning a very unhappy Easter for some."
Motorcyclists represent a large percentage of road casualties in proportion to their number.
"In fact they make up less than one per cent off road traffic accidents, but suffer 14 per cent of deaths and serious injuries," the spokeswoman explained.
Last year 23 motorcyclists were killed on the roads of Devon and Cornwall. The total is said to be comparatively low against other UK forces, but the Partnership says the figure is still too high. "We are committed to seeing these figures fall rather than rise this year," said the spokeswoman.
Speed is said to be a major contributory factor in the majority of all accidents on roads across the region. But there are additional risks for motorcyclists who are less protected and whose machines have less contact with the road surface than cars, particularly when overtaking or negotiating bends.
The partnership is urging road users to stick to the speed limits and reduce the possibility of accidents by monitoring the roads carefully.
Extra mobile units will be on duty from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, taking up high-profile positions along the Devon Expressway, the A30 and the A374 from Torpoint to Trerulefoot.
Natalie Hatswell, communications manager for the partnership, said: "This region has a particularly enthusiastic biking community. We expect to see a great deal of its members out on the roads this weekend, especially at the charity Megaride on Easter Sunday at Plymouth.
"Most bikers are extremely responsible and ride with care, but we have caught motorcyclists travelling at over 130 mph on our roads. Although they are few and far between they do risk hurting not only themselves but other road users as well."
She added: "We would like to see bikers really enjoy this weekend. It would be such a great start to the season if there were no accidents and no speeding tickets issued to either drivers or riders. We are looking forward to welcoming people to the region for the weekend, and our only hope is that the same number of people leave as have arrived."
I feel that this initiative along with all the other (anti) biking initiatives to be discriminatory as always. 
Well then Boss 
