Motorcycle stats show rise in fatalities

Gareth Tuffery, LARSOA’s motorcycling representative, has produced casualty statistics for powered two wheelers that show a rise in fatal crashes in most areas of the country*.

"These figures won’t come as much of a surprise to anyone working for a local authorities that is proactive with powered two wheeler riders," says Gareth Tuffery, who is a senior RSO with Surrey County Council. "In the very near future LARSOA will also be making an important announcement regarding motorcycling best practice."

Gareth is happy to discuss the report - and any other motorcycling issues – with LARSOA members. He can be contacted on 020 8541 7116 or gareth.tuffery@surreycc.gov.uk

Click here to download: TWMV Fatal Accidents by county 1997-2002.xls

* The statistics do not include north Wales