07/06/2024
Tomorrow, you may see an increased presence on the M6 from Charnock Richard services to Burton in Kendal, and we want to let you know why.
Saturday will see thousands of motorbike riders make their way up to Barrow in honour of the late โHairy Bikersโ star, Dave Myers.
Titled โDave Dayโ, motorcyclists will travel from all over the country to meet at Burton in Kendal, before riding in a procession into Barrow in Furness.
For us in Lancashire, we are expecting a lot of those participating to make their way up the M6 through to the Cumbrian border and on to the meeting point.
Our Roads Policing Unit officers will be out and about working with National Highways teams and Cumbria Constabulary, to help keep traffic flowing smoothly,
Weโd like to use this time to remind you about driving in a manner which is mindful of the safety of vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists.
So, what can you do to keep motorcyclists safe whilst out and about?
๐ฃ๏ธ Drivers should make a point of looking for motorcyclists at junctions. They can be hard to see at first glance because of their shape and colouring.
๐Make eye contact where possible to show you have seen them. Use your indicators to signal intentions and look out for their signals.
๐Give motorcyclists plenty of space if overtaking them.
๐Always check for motorcyclists when opening your car door, or when doing a manoeuvre.
๐ฆUnderstand that advanced stop lines at lights to allow vulnerable road users to get to the front and increase their visibility. You must stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red. When the green signal shows, allow the vulnerable road user time and space to move off.
๐Check your mirrors regularly and be aware of who and what is also driving around you.
For motorcyclists, you should:
๐Wear a good quality, well-fitting helmet and protective clothing.
๐Wear bright, fluorescent gear during the day, and reflective gear at night.
๐Take a โlifesaverโ glance over your shoulder before carrying out manoeuvres, so you know where other drivers are.
๐Weโd urge all motorcyclists to install dashcam on their bikes. This can be submitted to us here ๐ https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/lancashire/appeal/public-dashcam-submission
๐Please do read the above, and drive carefully this weekend, especially due to the unprecedented number of motorbikes we may see on our motorway network on Saturday.