South Yorkshire Police Bikesafe

South Yorkshire Police

	Bikesafe 2008
	You've probably been told countless times how dangerous biking is, but have you ever wondered whether this is actually true? Well consider this:- 20% of all road deaths and serious injuries involve motorcyclists Motorcycles only make up 1% of all vehicles on UK roads
That puts motorcycle safety into stark perspective don't you think? During 2004 -2005 in South Yorkshire there were about 910 motorcycle casualties. Of these, 22 died, 263 were seriously injured and 633 were slightly injured. We think that is far too many for one county and we intend to reduce these figures through our BIKESAFE campaign!

BikeSafe is a national, Police-led initiative intending to increase awareness of road safety and create a desire to learn about safer riding. The main thrust of the initiative is to reduce road casualties. South Yorkshire Police's BIKESAFE campaign will contain information on real life needs including:-

Attitudes	Collision Causation
Positioning	Observations
Hazard Perception	System of Bike Control
Cornering	Overtaking
Braking	Correct Use Of Gears

Our BIKESAFE workshops include classroom sessions, on-road observed rides with Police advanced motorcyclists and input relating to first aid issues, crash scene management and crime prevention.

BIKESAFE will give each participant:

A taste of safer riding techniques
A training needs assessment
A certification of completion
An opportunity to benefit from incentives

Most importantly BIKESAFE will help to identify motorcyclists' strengths and weaknesses in preparation for training by recognised providers. The courses cost £50.00 to cover administration charges and lunch and any left over money will go to fund future BIKESAFE initiatives.

BikeSafe Courses 2008

Sunday 6th April 2008
Saturday 31 May 2008
Saturday 7 June 2008
Saturday 21 June 2008
Saturday 19 July 2008
Saturday 2 August 2008
Saturday 27 September 2008

Courses will be held at:

South Yorkshire Police
Training Centre,
The Common,
Ecclesfield,
Sheffield.
S35 9WL

Ample bike parking is available at this location.

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Booking A Place Online

You can also book your course through our Booking Agent Motorcycle UK's secure website. Confirmation of your place will be sent to you the same or the following working day (depending on what time you book).

Places are booked on a first come first served basis. If the course you have chosen is fully booked you will be notified within one working day and offered alternative dates.

For Further information about the Bikesafe Course (OTHER THAN BOOKING INFORMATION)
Please contact:

Sgt Graham Sayner or PC Jon Martin on 0114 2202996

In addition to the courses we also attend many open days and shows around the county with our BIKESAFE caravan promoting the road safety message and being open and honest about the way we police the roads.

We have completed several "scooter skills" projects in association with Honda as well as various youth projects to encourage responsible motorcycling amongst young people.

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First Name
Last Name
Address


Postcode
Email Address
Daytime Telephone No
Enquiry
If relevant please answer the following questions
What is your present motorcycle/scooter? Make/Model/cc
How long have you been riding a motorcycle/scooter ?
Have you returned to motorcycling after a period of absence. If so How Long?
Age?
South Yorkshire Police and their agents will use the information that you have provided on this form for the purpose of the administration of the Bikesafe program. It may also be used for follow up research into the scheme.

Crusader Leathers of Chesterfield

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For information regarding Bookings please telephone Motorcycle UK Ltd: 08452 307 407.