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Motorcyclists in Waterford urged to slow down

Motorcyclists in Waterford urged to slow down
Jennifer Long
Jennifer Long
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Motorcyclists are being urged to slow down and 'ease off the throttle' as bikers speeding is a factor in a third of motorcyclist fatal collisions.

Waterford gardai - and the Road Safety Authority - are currently campaigning for motorcyclists to recognise their vulnerability and responsibility to themselves and their families - and to ride safely.

Males, aged 25-34 typically, are the statistically the biggest offenders when it comes to speeding on motorcycles, and given they have so much less protection than a car driver in a collision, the campaign is encouraging them to beware.

Sgt James Twomey who is a Waterford Roads Policing Sergeant told Damien Tiernan on Deise Today this morning (Friday) that motorcycling is a marvellous past time and a marvellous way to get to work etc. But it can also be extremely dangerous - and people need to take care....

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