Motorcyclists Face New Road Safety Drive

Humberside Police are intensifying efforts to enhance road safety for motorcyclists and cyclists through a new campaign. Recent figures reveal that between May 2025 and May this year, 266 road traffic collisions involved motorbikes, leading to 102 riders being seriously injured and 13 fatalities. This highlights their increased vulnerability.

Officers will actively engage with riders, offering training and promoting safer riding habits. The campaign is part of a broader strategy involving partnerships with Safer Roads Humber and national initiatives like Operation Apex. While motorcycle casualties in the region decreased from 278 in 2019 to 211 in 2025, they still represent about 10% of road casualties, with 61 deaths in that period.

Pedal cyclist casualties also saw a reduction, falling from 518 in 2019 to 406 in 2025. Cyclists accounted for 17% of road casualty numbers, with 24 deaths over the same timeframe. Motorcyclists can book workshops through the BikeSafe website.