Wiltshire drivers asked to be mindful of motorcyclists, bike riders and horses

Wiltshire Police is urging road users to be mindful of motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders during the summer holidays.

The warmer weather often brings with it an rise in the number of varied road users.

In recent weeks, there have been several motorcyclists injured or killed on the county's roads.

The force is encouraging motorcyclists to take part in BikeSafe training |newtab), to help them look after themselves a little better on the roads.

BikeSafe workshops involve an observed ride with a police motorcyclist or approved BikeSafe observer, covering things like rider attitude, systematic methods, collision causation, cornering, positioning, overtaking, observation, braking, and hazard perception.

Inspector John Hutchings, who is the force lead for BikeSafe said:

“Whilst BikeSafe isn’t a training programme for riders, it does help provide detailed sessions on hazard awareness, how to make your motorcycling safer and culminates in an on-road observed ride.

“We’ve been offering the scheme for over 20 years for riders of all ages and experience and we continue to receive really positive feedback from attendees.

“Ultimately, as a police force, it is our aim to keep Wiltshire’s roads as safe as possible. Any fatality on our roads is one too many and as police officers we see the devastation a road death can leave behind for the rider or driver’s family and friends. We are committed to improving road safety for all.”

This comes as Wiltshire Police are also running their summer road safety campaign, saying there's 'No Excuse' for the so-called 'fatal five' offences in the county.