The Government is being urged to carry out a full review of the existing motorcycle licencing regime, with claims it is impacting the safety of young riders.
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Drink and drug driving: it’s not a game
Football fans in Greater Manchester are being urged to think before they drink and avoid getting on their bike after consuming alcohol or taking drugs while watching the World Cup this winter.
Angry Al returns to deliver winter safety messages
2Wheels Greater Manchester has launched a new social media campaign to help riders stay safe this winter.
Infographics to help young riders stay safe this winter
A series of four winter infographics, which highlight several key seasonal issues impacting young riders, will be shared on social media over the coming weeks.
Analysing the Government’s motorcycle casualty figures
New data shows that as the number of miles ridden by motorcyclists climbed in 2021 following the Covid pandemic, sadly so did the number of riders killed.
“Ignoring tyre safety is inexcusable”
Tyres are all too often overlooked even though they may be the decisive factor in whether a collision can be avoided or not.
Concerns from motorcyclists about self-driving cars “are entirely valid”
As the first vulnerable road user group that will interact with self-driving vehicles, motorcyclists need to play an influential role in their introduction.
Motorcycle sector ‘continues to buck the economic trend’
“In the face of economic uncertainty for many, the benefits of motorcycles, scooters and other powered light vehicles… continue to shine through.”
Motorcycle decarbonisation plans “economically and socially catastrophic”
Two of the motorcycle industry’s leading voices continue to express strong opposition towards Government plans to end the sale of all new fossil-fuelled motorbikes and mopeds by 2035.
Figures highlight vulnerability of riders on SRN
New data has once again highlighted the dangers riders face when out on England’s motorways and A roads.