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This page will explore Engineering and Education and Enforcement when the first two have failed. This is how it always used to be. Now it seems Enforcement has all but replaced the other two. We need a great reset!

Comment from a Motoryclist on Camera Safety Partnership website…. TO USE

Some engineering and enforcement safety solutions actually make it more dangerous for bikers. These include a plethora of hard furniture that should either be omitted or made to collapsible standards. With no bodywork or crumple zones to protect them, many motorcyclists are KSI from striking road furniture that either doesnt need to be there or could have been made from collapsibe or impact absorbing material.The emphasis on speed enforcement does nothing for motorcyclists. It creates an I’m safe, I’m doing the speed limit, attitude in motorists that puts observation and road manners second to speed limit compliance. Any speed limit is still potentially KSI for bikers ( and indeed cyclists and pedestrians and equestrian)due to vulnerability. Imagine hitting or being hit by a car at even 30mph. Improving bike safety means Improving driver standards not just sticking to the limit. Strict enforcement of speedlimits also encourages bikers to just stay amongst other traffic as opposed to overtaking and getting into clear space, which is obviously much less hazardous.This is due to improved vision/ observation of both vehicle and road surface hazards and reducing traffic hazards around you. This means inattentive drivers are further behind you and errant maneuvers of drivers in front can be seen in good time. Last but not least, road gravel and debris needs to be cleared, particularly at junctions, bends and roundabouts, and potholes need fixing and drains and gullies maintained to prevent flooding and ice.