Motorcyclists

National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Motorcycle Safety Week - 3rd - 9th June 24

We are actively encouraging anyone who uses a motorcycle, to find out more about bike safety during the NFCC national awareness week.   

NFCC Gig Economy Rider Survey 2024 

Do you use a motorcycle or e-bike for your work, as a ‘gig economy’ rider? 

We are working closely with the NFCC and other partners organisations who are involved road safety across the UK to understand the usage of motorcycles and e-bikes for future campaigns.  

We really need your help. Scan the QR code below to take part in this quick survey:

The Facts

• Motorbikes make up only one per cent of vehicles on the road. But 20 per cent of people killed or seriously injured in road collisions are motorcyclists.

• Motorcyclists are 40 times more likely to die on the road than car drivers.

• Around 15 per cent of motorcyclists are young people, but they make up nearly 40 per cent of motorbike casualties.

Safety Training

By improving your riding skills, and using the right protective gear, you can be safer on the road, enjoy being on your bike, and qualify for cheaper insurance.

Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to your bike or been riding for years, you can learn new techniques, or break bad habits.

And it’s not expensive. You can join a in a BikeSafe workshop (external website) with theory presentations and observed rides or Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) group (external website), get lessons with an expert, and book an advanced riding test from around £100 - or less for young riders.

Find Out More

Government advice about motorbike safety (external website)

2 Wheels GM for Motorcyclists & scooter riders in Greater Manchester (external website)

Road Safety GB (external website)

Are you a new rider? Visit ROSPA Novice Riders Hub for FREE Advice (external website)