Led by Victoria’s Motorcycle Community Engagement Panel, and supported by the TAC, Victoria Police, and the Department of Transport and Planning, the initiative shines a spotlight on rider safety.
It’s a reminder that all road users have a role to play — motorists must safely share the road with riders, and motorcyclists must take steps to protect themselves.
“Motorcyclists face significantly higher risks when incidents occur, so it is essential that both drivers and riders take shared responsibility for road safety,” said TAC CEO Tracey Slatter.
We’re also proud to work alongside Ambulance Victoria to highlight a life-saving message: wearing protective gear can be the difference between life and death.
Just ask Ryan Leitch, who miraculously survived a devastating crash on his way home from work.
Thanks to the expert care of Ambulance Victoria paramedics – and the fact that he was wearing full protective gear – Ryan is now back at work and rebuilding his life.
Despite some progress, motorcycle riders are still overrepresented in road trauma.
While they make up just 3% of registered vehicles, they account for:
• 17% of road deaths
• 23% of very serious injuries
Let’s all do our part to make our roads safer for everyone.
Learn more about rider safety at Spokes: https://www.spokes.com.au/home
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