Motorcycle Blog

DfT ‘Think!’ Rural Speed Campaign

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) supports the new Government ‘Think!’ campaign to raise motorist’s awareness of the dangers of speeding on rural roads.

The campaign highlights that in rural areas accidents often involve single vehicles suggesting that drivers are travelling in excess of the speed limit or travelling too fast for conditions. In 2006 325 car drivers were killed on rural roads. (more…)

Revised Highway Code Launched - Read It!

The first revised Highway Code in eight years has been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick. The updated Code offers the latest road safety rules and advice, as well as promoting greater courtesy and understanding among all road users, particularly those who are most vulnerable. (more…)

Live To Ride. Ride To Live – Think!

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) says the government’s motorcycle “Think!” campaign for motorcyclists hits the right spot for tips and facts for urban motorcycling.

The focus of this latest urban motorcycling campaign concentrates on motorcyclists perfecting their skills and changing the way they ride with some thought provoking facts and tips that could help riders avoid an accident.

The facts speak for themselves with 65% of all motorcycle accidents involving a car happening at T-junctions with usually the motorist being at fault. The Department for Transport campaign supplements the previous “Think!” urban campaign which encouraged drivers to “THINK! Take longer to look for bikes”. (more…)