Bus back posters remind drivers and bikers to be alert

‘Be safe be seen’…and ‘Look out for bikers’ – these are two of the messages going out on new bus back posters in Derbyshire.

The posters are part of Derbyshire County Council and the Shiny Side Up Partnership’s ‘Think Bike’ and ‘To Die For?’ motorcycle safety campaigns, which remind drivers to check their mirrors for bikers - and motorcyclists to ride so they can be seen. The message will also be played on Ram FM and Peak 107.

"The county’s country roads always attract many bikers during the summer months and this sadly results in a significant number of accidents," said Derbyshire’s cabinet member for public protection and transport, Walter Burrows. "Often these accidents are down to the simple fact that drivers fail to see bikers. We are committed to reducing such tragedies and hope campaigns like Think Bike and To Die For? will do just that."

For more information visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/thinkbike.