Motorcycle Safety
Ride safe, always wear a helmet, stay visible, and follow traffic rules on our roads.
Essential Safe Riding Practices & Laws
Ride smart, ride safe. Follow the rules, stay focused, maintain your bike, and carry passengers responsibly to protect yourself and others on the road.
Obey Speed Limits
Speed dramatically increases risk and reduces reaction time. Adjust your speed according to road, traffic, and weather conditions.
Avoid Risky Maneuvers
Do not weave between traffic lanes unnecessarily. Avoid reckless overtaking or sudden lane changes, and exercise extreme caution if lane splitting/filtering is legal in your area.
Never Ride Impaired
Do not ride under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication that affects your abilities. Fatigue also impairs judgment. Always ensure you are alert and well-rested.
Stay Focused
Avoid distractions like using mobile phones while riding. Full attention on the road and your surroundings is essential.
Maintain Your Motorcycle
Regularly check tires (pressure and tread), brakes, lights, signals, chain, and fluid levels. A well-maintained bike is a safer bike and reduces the risk of mechanical failure.
Licensing & Documentation
Ensure you have the correct motorcycle license (B2, B full) and that your road tax and insurance are valid. Riding legally protects you and others on the road.
Carrying Passengers Safely
- One Pillion Only
Motorcycles are designed for one rider and usually only one passenger. Carrying more is illegal, unsafe, and affects balance, braking, and control - Never Carry Passengers in Front
Placing a passenger, especially a child, in front of the rider is illegal and extremely dangerous. It blocks your view and control, offers zero protection, and puts them at high risk in a crash. - Ensure Pillion Readiness
Make sure passengers can sit securely (reach footpegs), hold on firmly (to you or grab rails), and understand safety basics (lean with rider, hold on during acceleration/braking, keep feet on pegs).
Sharing the Road: A Note for All Drivers
Road safety is a shared responsibility. Drivers of cars and larger vehicles can help keep motorcyclists safe:
Look Twice, Save a Life
Motorcyclists can be hard to see. Take an extra moment to look specifically for them before turning, changing lanes, or pulling out from junctions.
Check Blind Spots
Always perform physical head checks for motorcycles in your blind spots.
Give Them Space
Provide motorcyclists with a full lane width. Don’t tailgate them, as they may need to stop more quickly than cars.
Anticipate
Understand that motorcyclists may need to react differently to road hazards.