Project Description
On April 2nd, Caffeine and Machine in Stratford-Upon-Avon played host to a special event aimed at promoting road safety for motorcyclists. Organised by the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership and Project EDWARD, the event drew in a crowd of enthusiasts, advocates and experts.
The event featured a range of activities, including a rider safety zone, where visitors could try out different bikes and learn about safe riding practices. The event received strong support from BikeSafe, Bikerdown, National Highways, IAM Roadsmart, Mental Health Motorbike, and ROSPA.
In addition to the motorcycle activities, there were talks and presentations from various experts on the importance of road safety for riders. Topics included the use of helmets and other protective gear, sharing the road with motorists, and how important post-training is to keep your skills up to date.
The event also highlighted the work being done by the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership and Project EDWARD to promote road safety throughout the UK. Project EDWARD is an initiative that aims to reduce the number of road deaths to zero. This year, the Project EDWARD week of action will take place from 15-19 May.
Philip Seccombe
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner
“We have too many fatalities and serious injuries on our roads, and I noticed that when I first got elected seven years ago. So we’re particularly concentrated on making sure of education. We have a lot of engagement and partnerships with our local authorities, who tend to do the engineering works and traffic calming works, and of course the police force, which I hold to account, have a particular role on enforcement of the law and the highway. So with all three of those, we’re trying to make Warwickshire’s roads and their users as safe as we possibly can.”
Inspector Jem Mountford
Warwickshire Police
“Motorcyclists make up a significant portion of the fatalities that we have in Warwickshire every year, which is really sad, and we try and do everything we can to promote safer riding to try and give some advice just see if we can bring those numbers down. We find that people, especially this time of year when they’re just getting back into biking after a winter layoff, they’re a bit rusty, their skills are perhaps not as sharp as they need to be, and unfortunately we do see mistakes which lead to people going off the road which can lead to some serious injuries or even death.”
The event at Caffeine and Machine was an important opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of road safety for riders and motorists. With riders involved in 20% of all road-related incidents, it’s more important than ever to ensure that riders are safe on the roads.
The Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership and its local partners are doing vital work to promote road safety, and events like this one are an important part of their efforts. By bringing together experts, enthusiasts and advocates, they’re helping to create a culture of safety that will benefit everyone who uses the roads.
In conclusion, the event at Caffeine and Machine was a fantastic opportunity to learn about safe riding practices, try out different bikes, and hear from experts on the importance of road safety. It’s events like these that help to make our roads safer for everyone, and we commend the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership and its partners for their tireless efforts in promoting road safety.
