Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of Chief Constable’s Report.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 23 March 2023
Date : 23 March 2023
Location : COSLA, Edinburgh
Road Safety and Road Crime
Motorcycle Safety Campaign 2023
The annual motorcycle safety campaign runs from April to September, covering the period that annually, sees the highest number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured. The campaign aims to promote motorcycle safety and raise awareness amongst other drivers.
27 motorcyclists died in 2022/23 – 22 of which were during the campaign months, and although motorcyclists make up only one per cent of road users in Scotland, they account for around 17 percent of all road deaths.
Engagement and enforcement activity is taking place throughout the spring and summer months, using both marked and unmarked police vehicles. Police Scotland’s Motorcycle Unit, in partnership with road safety groups, are delivering a series of Rider Refinement training courses for motorcyclists. This one day course aims to raise awareness around the importance of road safety.
