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DRIVERS ! !
DRIVERS

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OUT FOR BIKES
OUT FOR BIKES

Victorian drivers and motorcycle during the peak period between The TAC has re-launched its Perfect
riders are being reminded to look October and April. Ride campaign aimed at Victorian
out for each other on the roads, motorcycle riders, urging them to
with rider numbers set to increase In 2018, 1,364 people were injured take every precaution when using
over summer. in motorcycle crashes on Victorian the roads.
roads, with 184 people spending
So far this year, 36 motorcycle more than two weeks in hospital The campaign addresses five key
riders have lost their lives on with serious injuries – 109 of those safety issues that recreational
Victorian roads, compared with 38 during popular riding months. riders encounter and can contribute
deaths for all of 2018 and 29 at the to a crash
same time last year. “Tragically, too many motorcycle 1. speed
riders are being killed and injured in
All drivers and riders are urged Victoria, and the risk is heightened 2. cornering
to take extra care and keep alert in warmer months with more riders 3. road position
whilst on the road, as we head into getting out and enjoying the roads,” 4. road surfaces and foreign
‘riding season’. said Victorian Minister for Roads objects
and Minister for Road Safety and
Motorcycle numbers traditionally the TAC Jaala Pulford. 5. other road users.
increase from October to April Visit spokes.com.au for more
and, with that, the risk of crashes “We are asking every road user – information on the campaign.
involving riders. Over the past five whether you’re on two wheels or
financial years, 207 motorcyclists four – to look out for each other
have died on Victorian roads, and and be extra vigilant as more riders
140 of those deaths have happened hit the road.”
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