Nottinghamshire Police have revealed that 211 motorcyclists were injured in collisions on the county’s roads in 2023, and that 84 people were killed or seriously injured in those collisions.
The figures were released as part of a campaign to urge motorcyclists to “take extra care to improve safety and reduce the number of serious injury collisions.”
Police say that in the three years from 2021 to 2023, 660 motorcyclists were injured in collisions in Nottinghamshire, with 240 people killed or seriously injured in those collisions.
The warning comes as bikers begin to take to the roads in larger numbers with the warmer weather. As part of its “ongoing proactive road safety work”, Officers from Nottinghamshire’s roads policing unit have taken to the roads on a BMW motorbike to engage with motorcyclists, share their knowledge, and encourage safe riding.
“Unfortunately, we are still seeing a large number of serious injury collisions on our roads involving those using two-wheeled transport, particularly motorcycles but also e-scooters and e-bikes”, Sergeant Mark Baker of the roads policing and serious collision investigation units, said. “We want to ensure we are doing all we can, using both education and enforcement, to keep these groups of people and other road users safe.
“If you haven’t ridden for a while, please do all the necessary checks on your motorbike, including the brakes and tyres, before you set off. Please familiarise yourself with your bike and take it steady, especially if this is your first ride of the year.
“The roads will be busier as the weather warms up, so please ensure you are visible and you are wearing the correct personal protective equipment at all times.”
A range of road safety advice is available on the Nottinghamshire Police website.
