We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
In a bid to stop motorcycle accidents, one Essex village has combined with local police to address biker's motoring offences in an annual event on the Dengie Peninsula.
Residents of Althorne, near Chelmsford, experienced many years of dangerous biker behaviour and believed their opinions were not being listened to by police, so, in 2006, an initiative began for a one-day crackdown on motorcyclists visiting the area.
Now an annual occurrence, the day aims to encourage communication about biking issues between riders and police.
On the chosen day, local police attempt to stop every motorcyclist who enters the village to discuss how they can be safer on the road. In 2009 covert motorbikes used by traffic officers were present in the village for the first time.
By using the on-board video cameras officers are able to catch bikers who break the law and subsequently use the footage as evidence.
Adam Pipe, casualty reduction and operational performance manager for Essex Police, said, "We try to engage with the motorcycle community and tackle a variety of offences including excess speed and give them feedback on their riding behaviour.
"We can run number plates through and stop people who may be involved or wanted for other crimes."
"It's not because we're picking on [motorcyclists], but it sends out a positive message that we're listening to residents' concerns.
Every rider who stops at the event will be offered a cup of tea and a burger and will be encouraged to sign up to Bike Safe, a scheme that combines education and enforcement messages in a bid to reduce the number of bikers killed and seriously injured in motorcycle accidents across the county of Essex.
Compensation for motorcycle accidents from the experts at YouClaim
Although this particular scheme targets bikers as the cause of road traffic accidents, many motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligent behaviour of other road users.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident and have sustained an injury through no fault of your own you may be able to make a no win, no fee claim.
After calling our free UK helpline on 0800 10 757 95 or filling in an online claim form you will be assigned an accident claim solicitor who will look after your case.
Making a compensation claim after a motorcycle accident with YouClaim is entirely risk free as we work on a 100% compensation, no win no fee basis. This means, win or lose, you will not have to pay a penny for our services. If you need time to think then we can call you back at a more convenient time, just let us have a few details and we will do the rest.
