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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Toronto Police Launch Motorcycle Safety Campaign

Trying to improve last years statistics Toronto Police launch Motorcycle Safety Campaign check out CP24 report - the season is fast approaching.

http://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=575824

12 comments:

  1. Our riding season started so early this year, and people still don't expect to see them. We've already had a few nasty accidents. I agree with constable Stibbe, most accidents aren't the fault of motorcyclists, but we can do more to raise our visibility, good post!

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    1. Dar I think our (at least my) riding season will be a bit late to start this year. Still knee deep in snow and ice/sand/mud and salt covered roads. But it might be a good idea to get people started thinking before the bulk of the riders hit the road.

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  2. Looks like the local PD spent the winter months updating to a fleet of 2015 Harleys. Hoping for a safe riding season for you VStar Lady.

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  3. Always a good reminder this time of year (or any time of year really).

    I was surprised at the lack of gear on a few of the riders shown in the clip.

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    1. Though I think this campaign is to raise awareness of motorcycles on the road for car drivers I have to agree Brandy. They should include raising awareness of good practice for motorcycle riders as well - though I often see police officers under dressed for riding as well.

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  4. Have actually seen a couple of bikes out in this area already, so this is timely.

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    1. I've seen a few here too ... mostly scoots. Seems the scooter riders are braver than most in this neck of the woods. Though back in January a rider on a larger bike passed us heading home from the SuperShow on the 401.

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  5. There has been a campaign here as well to remind the driving public that riders will once again be on the roads. Even with our recent snow and colder temps, it seems those unseasonably warm days were the trigger saying "riding season now" since the bikes are and have been out.

    Good reminder for us all I think.

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    1. Still not a lot of bikes on the road here ... but I'm glad the awareness campaigns have started before the onslaught.

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  6. nice to see that clip. Nice also to see the messages posted on overhead highway signs in and around Toronto :)

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    1. Here's hoping the message gets out there. Glad to see the overhead signs are up ... and thanks for stopping by Eilish.

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