APCO, the Association of Chief Police Officers, and MCIA, the UK motorcycle industry association, have launched a landmark policy document to encourage greater use of motorcycles on UK roads, which should improve road safety as a result.
The strategic document, jointly devised by police and industry, explains how safety for motorcyclists can be further improved with government support.
APCO, the Association of Chief Police Officers, and MCIA, the UK motorcycle industry association, have launched a landmark policy document to encourage greater use of motorcycles on UK roads, which should improve road safety as a result.
The new strategic document, titled Realising the Motorcycling Opportunity, was jointly devised by police and industry, in response to the slowdown of reductions in rider casualties. Though rider safety has improved considerably since 2000, road safety for motorcyclists could be further improved with government support.
The document calls for motorcycles to be included in mainstream transport policy and sets out a framework of practical recommendations addressing how this might be achieved. The report also explains why two-wheeled transport offers an effective antidote to traffic congestion.
Commenting on this major initiative Deputy Chief Constable Tim Madgwick, Motorcycling Lead for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) said: “Through this joint work, we hope to make some sustained changes to see improvements for motorcycle safety and a greater recognition of the wider impacts of increased powered two-wheeler use.
Steve Baker MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Motorcycle Group, which is hosting the Parliamentary Reception, gave a personal view of why motorcycles should be encouraged: “If we want to reduce congestion and improve the quality of people’s lives, we need to embrace all forms of two-wheeled transport. This document gives a clear framework as to how that can be achieved while improving safety for all road users”.
A pdf version of Realising the Motorcycling Opportunity can be downloaded here.
The MCIA/APCO press release is available here.
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