Just thought I would let everyone know that I am still alive and still working on improving Bike Safe.

April saw myself and 2 other members attend the International Police Motorcycle Forum in Goulburn at the NSW Police Driver Training.  It was very interesting to compare notes on Police Training and Motorcycle related incidents on roads.

The Friday saw us ride numerous motorcycles and compare characteristics etc.  2 Sheriffs from LA County were also in attendance and myself and Snr Const Phil Bolton, from Qld Police Driver Training, set up our slow speed manoeuvre area for the other states and countries to try.

Funnily enough, no one was game.
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Welcome to the Bike Safe Newsletter 3/2009.

I would like to thank all those that attended the Australian Motorcycle Expo and came and had a chat. Over the three days I would estimate that we had several thousand people visit and ask a variety of questions. 90% of people were very receptive with the other 10% hopefully leaving with a better understanding of the QPS and its policing.
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Just an update on Bike Safe ….

I will have a stand at the Australian Motorcycle Expo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, 19th-21st February 2010.  There will be a new Yamaha FJR1300 Police motorcycle on display as well as information in regards to Bike Safe.
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Many riders have adequate skill when it comes to jumping on a motorcycle and turning the throttle. The difficulty comes when they are required to actually turn at slow speed. The Police Motorcycle Course dedicates a week to this technique so that riders can effectively turn a 300kg motorcycle on any angle and in all conditions.

Here are some key points.
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We are seeing more and more offenses in regards to the placement of number plates on motorcycles.

What the law says …
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Welcome to the Bike Safe Newsletter 2/2009.

I would like to thank all those that attended the first Bike Safe presentation on 25^th November 2009.  With over 30 people attending it was a great success.  I hope that even if you left with a small amount of information then it was a worthwhile experience.  My hope is that you leave the sessions with those prompts in mind and next time you are out riding they force you to think about some of the safety issues that occur.
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Those people who have already expressed interest in participating in the BikeSafe program being organised by Sgt Bradyn Murphy would have received an email from him today with an update on the program.
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I was chatting to Sgt Bradyn Murphy from the Gold Coast District Traffic Branch recently about his involvement with BikeSafe.

BikeSafe is a UK national police led initiative that seeks to engage riders in a conflict free environment with the aim of increasing their awareness, creating a genuine desire to learn about safer riding and ultimately to help lower the number of motorcycle rider casualties.

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