The Scottish Government

2003

CONTENTS

Executive Summary
Motorcycle Accidents In Scotland
Bikesafe Scotland
Views On The Assessed Ride Programme
Impact On Rider Attitudes And Behaviour
Potential Improvements And Issues For The Future
Chapter One: Background And Introduction
Background To Bikesafe Scotland
Research Aims And Methods
Structure Of The Report
Chapter Two: Motorcycle Accidents In Scotland And The Uk
Motorcycle Accidents In Scotland Since 1991
Age Of Motorcyclists Involved In Injury Accidents
Time Of Year
Additional Factors Involved In Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
General Trends In Motorcycling In Great Britain
Uk Road Safety Strategy
Key Points
Chapter Three: The Bikesafe Scotland Initiative
Participation In The Bikesafe Scotland Assessed Ride Programme
Format And Content Of The Assessed Ride Programme
Enforcement Campaigns
Key Points:
Chapter Four: Profile Of Bikesafe Scotland Participants
Age And Sex
Participants' Bikes And Equipment
Biking History
Accident Involvement And 'Near Misses'
Current Patterns Of Riding
Key Points:
Chapter Five: Views On The Bikesafe Scotland Assessed Ride Programme
Participants' Reasons For Becoming Involved In Bikesafe Scotland
Participants' Views Of The Assessed Ride Programme
Stakeholders' Views - The Strengths Of Bikesafe Scotland
Stakeholders' Views - Problems With Bikesafe Scotland
Key Points
Chapter Six: Impact Of Bikesafe Scotland On Rider Attitudes And Behaviour
Introduction
Impact On Riding Speed
Impact On Behaviour In Relation To Violations/Mistakes
Key Points:
Chapter Seven: Issues For The Future
Who Should Run Assessed Rides?
Involving Other Stakeholders
Alternatives To Prosecution?
Weaknesses In Compulsory Training?
Scooters
Key Points:
Chapter Eight: Conclusions And Recommendations
Trends In Motorcycling And Motorcycle Accidents
Satisfaction With The Bikesafe Scotland Assessed Ride Programme
Impact Of Bikesafe Scotland On Participants' Attitudes And Behaviour
Resources
Involving Alternative Training Providers
Target Groups
Encouraging Participation In Further Training
Involving Additional Stakeholders From The Motorcycle Industry
Alternatives To Prosecution
Annex A: Research Methods
Before And After Surveys Of 2002 Bikesafe Scotland Participants
Survey Of 2001 Participants
Qualitative Component
Annex B: Pictures Of Roads Included In Questionnaire
Annex C: Definition Of Organisations To Which References Are Made
Motorcycle Action Group (MAG)
British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF)
Black Horse Finance (BHF)
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents (ROSPA)
Institute Of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
References

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