West Yorkshire Police Bikesafe

The Bikesafe initiative is a nationwide plan of action to reduce the number of motorcycle accident casualties by promoting safer riding.

In West Yorkshire observed rides conducted by officers from the Roads Policing Team. These officers are all highly trained police motorcyclists who have been on a 4 week advanced motorcycle course. These officers are doing it because they have a genuine desire to help you improve as a motorcyclist, to improve your enjoyment of riding, not because they are being paid to do it. There is no hidden agenda, this is motorcyclists helping other motorcyclists.

These observed rides commence with a briefing of what will be assessed. We will be looking at your positioning on the road, the use of brakes and gears your machine control and your hazard awareness. Then it is time to
venture out onto the road. The assessed ride lasts for about 1 hour and covers a variety of road types. These rides are tailored to you so that you gain maximum benefit.

Every rider receives feedback following the ride. You will be given tips and pointers on how you could improve your riding. We consider this to be and observed ride rather than any formal training. Due to the fact that BikeSafe is “Bridging the Gap” you will be encouraged to take up advanced training.

Motorcycle First Aid Courses

Together with Leeds City Council and Leeds Metropolitan University we are running a 1 day Motorcycle First Aid Course. This course has been specifically designed for motorcyclist. The course covers accident scene
management, general first aid and helmet removal.

Participants will receive a Motorcycle Emergency Aid Certificate (valid for 3 years) on successfully completing the assessments during the day. The cost of this course is £45 (lunch included).

For further information and booking details please contact Becky Prosser at the Road Safety Promotion Unit,
Tel. 0113 2475198 or e-mail rebecca.prosser@leeds.gov.uk

For further information or to book a riding assessment contact;

Pc Iain Cook
Operations Support
Road Policing Team
Carr Gate Complex
Bradford Road
Wakefield
WF2 0QD

Or e-mail : : wyp@bikesafe.co.uk