Cyclists and bikers' road safety campaign launched
A major campaign focusing on the safety of motorcyclists and cyclists is being launched in Surrey.
It comes as figures reveal 470 motorbike riders and pillions, along with 351 cyclists, were killed or seriously injured on the county's roads between 2022 and 2024.
The Habit for Life campaign by Surrey Roadsafe is targeting all road-users with practical education, advice and tips on how to keep those on two wheels safe.
Habit for Life begins on Tuesday and is intended to coincide with the increase in road deaths and injuries during the summer months.
A spokesperson said: "These figures have identified a need for greater intervention into the protection of these vulnerable road-user groups, especially around the summer months where peaks in data are evident."
The campaign, which is being promoted at public events and social media, encourages people to "adopt habits which could save a life".
Surrey Roadsafe is a partnership between the county's police force, county council, fire service and National Highways.
It aims to reduce the number of road deaths and serious injuries, support vulnerable road users, tackle "high-risk routes" and promote safer road use.
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