Force backs summer motorcycle safety campaign
Lincolnshire Police has announced it is supporting a summer motorcycle safety campaign.
The 2wheel campaign, led by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), aims to reduce the number of motorcyclists and cyclists killed or seriously injured on our roads through education and enforcement.
In Lincolnshire, of the 52 people who lost their lives in fatal collisions in 2024, 14 were motorcyclists and three were pedal cyclists, police said.
Insp Jason Baxter, of the Lincolnshire roads policing team, said: "Cyclists and motorcyclists are disproportionately at risk across the UK but specifically, here in Lincolnshire, we have a large proportion of rural roads."
He added: "We know those on two wheels are some of the most vulnerable road users, and this campaign is a chance to remind drivers and riders alike of the importance of taking responsibly and using our roads safely."
Simon Outen-Coe, of the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, urged motorcyclists to think about the risks associated with the county's rural road network.
"Unfortunately, we experience a minority who consider the roads to be akin to a racetrack, whilst we also see careful riders who are involved in collisions where they haven't been seen," he added.
The campaign runs from 2-15 June, with motorcyclists in Lincolnshire having the opportunity to take part in a BikeSafe workshop on 12 June.
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