Scotland’s greatest biking experiences are being shared in a series of shorts films designed to help lower the number of fatalities.
Reports from Police Scotland and Transport Scotland over the last four years showed that 20% of road accidents involved motorcyclists, despite making up less than 1% of Scotland’s traffic.
The Breathtaking Roads campaign will showcase the best rides throughout the country to remind bike riders about the importance of staying safe while enjoying the best views.
With 87 people killed over a three-year period due to biking incidents, The Scottish Government, Road Safety Scotland, Police Scotland and motorcycling communities have all backed the initiative with a designated Facebook page to promote the issue, Live Fast Die Old.
Minister for Transport Humza Yousaf said: “No matter what your level of experience is, this campaign will remind us as bikers of the importance of staying safe and riding appropriately
“We hope the biking community from across our country and beyond will enjoy and engage with the helpful tips to ride these roads safely.”
Ian Paul of Police Scotland, who leads the national motorcycle unit, added: “This campaign encourages the biking community to enjoy Scotland’s roads, while following best practice too.
“We understand the thrill of motorcycling and why people want to do it, but we also want bikers to keep themselves safe especially when overtaking, approaching junctions and negotiating bends.”
