Bike commuters helped ride safely

motorcyclists commuting to work are to be the focus of a safety campaign across Calderdale.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Apr 2011, 11:04 BST

About 40 per cent of those injured during weekdays were involved in accidents during the commute home.

Now Calderdale Council is urging bikers to slow down and to wear high visibility vests, which are available free of charge.

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Calderdale’s road safety project manager, David Short, said: “In launching this campaign we are avoiding laying the blame on any specific road user.

“We are saying look out for each other, respect each other and share space safely.

“I urge bikers to wear high visibility vests, slow down and give yourself plenty of room. Car drivers should ‘Think Bike’ at all times.”

Motorcycle dealerships are behind the campaign.

Rob Jackson of Halifax Motorcycles at Dyson Road said: “Customers calling at my shop can collect a free road safety goody bag provided by Calderdale Council.”

Bikers can also pick up free high visibility vests and road safety goody bags from the Council’s main reception at Northgate House at any time between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

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