Tragedy as 13 motorcyclists die on South Yorkshire roads in one year
More than a dozen motorbike riders died on South Yorkshire’s roads last year, prompting police to push new safety workshops.
South Yorkshire Police is encouraging young motorcyclists to sign up for their ‘BikeSafe’ workshops as the force points out figures showing the dangers riders face.
The latest data shared by police shows that tragically 13 motorbike riders in South Yorkshire died on the roads.
Of those, five were under the age of 30.
SYP said ‘motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable road users’ as the force urges riders to take up the workshops and further safety activities.
A spokesperson for the force added: “If you know a young person who has recently passed their motorcycle licence and are eager to get out on the roads this spring and summer, we’re asking you to encourage them to enhance their skills and book a place on our BikeSafe workshop.
“We are hosting BikeSafe workshops during spring and summer and are keen for young riders to sign up, improve their skills and enjoy their new motorycle safely.
“BikeSafe is a mixture of classroom knowledge and a practical observed ride from accredited and trained police officers and designed to strengthen a rider’s understanding of the vulnerability motorcyclists can face and ways in which to increase their safety.
“The sessions are held on a Sunday and run from our Operational Support Complex in Sheffield.”
More information , including dates and how to book, can be found online here.