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Bikers and drivers urged to read the road after deaths in Derbyshire

22 August 2024

Derbyshire police are sharing an important message after 9 motorbike riders sadly lost their lives in the county in the last month.


Five people were tragically killed in 2 incidents near Buxton within minutes of each other last Sunday, 18 August.

As we head into the bank holiday weekend with the hope of more sunshine to come, our police colleagues are asking everyone to take care on the roads, look after each other and make sure we all get home safely.

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Deputy Chief Constable Simon Blatchly is a biker himself and has shared this video message with the biking community.

If you know a biker, please share this message with them. We want them to enjoy their riding, read the road and ride to the road. Let’s make it a bank holiday to remember for the right reasons.

Police officers will be out in Derbyshire this weekend, meeting bikers and ensuring everyone – drivers and riders alike – is being responsible.

Bikers take pride in being the best that they can, and no matter how seasoned the rider, Bike Safe is a fantastic way to improve your skills. Talk to an officer or find out more and find your local course