Marlborough Road Safety

24/05/2020

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17/05/2020

Keep your bubble safe still by driving safely in Level Two.

After several weeks off the road, Peter Daly has found his skills back on his motorbike aren't flash.

15/05/2020

As we all get excited about getting on the road again, some great tips here to ensure you keep safe in Level 3..

Day 2 of Alert Level 2 - naturally we are all thrilled at the prospect of regaining some of our freedom. When you're gearing up to dust off the cobwebs and head out on your bike, please ride safe.
Take a look at these helpful checklists:
Safety check your gear - https://www.rideforever.co.nz/buying-gear/where-to-start/gear-checklist/
Safety check your bike - https://www.rideforever.co.nz/working-on-your-bike/
Brushing up on your riding skills - https://www.rideforever.co.nz/coaching/online-coaching/

08/05/2020

Being careful in our bubbles means being careful on roads too. Stay safe out there!

With the move to Level 3, more people will need to drive – but no-one needs to speed. Please slow down and stay safe.

23/11/2017

Hi everyone! We hope you’ve found our Marlborough Road Safety posts useful. In future we will be posting and sharing road safety-related tips and information on Marlborough District Council’s page.

We’d love to you join us there to keep up to date with road safety and other useful information from Council and its agencies.

22/10/2017

There have been 21 fatal or serious injury motorcycle crashes in Marlborough over the past 5 years at an estimated social cost of $million 28.97. Over half of the motorcycle crashes involved another vehicle and the Top of the South ‘See Me’ campaign is about making drivers aware that our riders are real people who we need to keep safe.

Our focus rider this week is: John / Dad
Hi, I’m John and a father of two grown daughters.
I’m a keen motorcyclist riding for over 40 years. I ride a brilliant bike, a BMW F800GT. I also own 3 other motorbikes.
I enjoy riding because of the challenge, the feeling of being part of the environment and the sociality with other riders.

15/10/2017

There have been 21 fatal or serious injury motorcycle crashes in Marlborough over the past 5 years at an estimated social cost of $million 28.97. Over half of the motorcycle crashes involved another vehicle and the Top of the South ‘See Me’ campaign is about making drivers aware that our riders are real people who we need to keep safe.

Our focus rider this week is: Tom / Grandad
Gidday I’m Tom but to my grandkids I’m Poppa.
I’m retired now but still my ride my Ducati ST3S ABS every chance I get. I’ve been a motorcyclist for 60 years and I will never give it up.

08/10/2017

There have been 21 fatal or serious injury motorcycle crashes in Marlborough over the past 5 years at an estimated social cost of $million 28.97. Over half of the motorcycle crashes involved another vehicle and the Top of the South ‘See Me’ campaign is about making drivers aware that our riders are real people who we need to keep safe.

Our focus rider this week is: Jono / Son
Giddy I’m Jono and have just moved here from Australia. NZ’ got to the best place to experience the thrill of 2 wheels.
I’m an IT guru working in Marlborough and loved a good ride to Kaikoura. Now I’ll just have to head to the west coast.
I have been a rider for over 10 years and am keen to take every opportunity to get out and enjoy Marlborough the way it should be enjoyed.

01/10/2017

There have been 21 fatal or serious injury motorcycle crashes in Marlborough over the past 5 years at an estimated social cost of $million 28.97. Over half of the motorcycle crashes involved another vehicle and the Top of the South ‘See Me’ campaign is about making drivers aware that our riders are real people who we need to keep safe.

Our focus rider this week is: Lyn / Granny
I am a late learner in the art of motorcycling - I gained my Learners' Licence at 68 years old. I think the two training sessions late in 2013 will probably be etched forever in the heart of the instructor!!
I am also Granny Lyn to 9 fantastic grandchildren.
I've been riding for nearly 3 years.
My metal steed is a Yamaha Scorpio 225.
Riding a motorbike was something I had long wanted to do. As an incredible bonus, there is the all-encompassing feeling of being an integral part of the landscape and the routes and activities through it and in it.

24/09/2017

There have been 21 fatal or serious injury motorcycle crashes in Marlborough over the past 5 years at an estimated social cost of $million 28.97. Over half of the motorcycle crashes involved another vehicle and the Top of the South ‘See Me’ campaign is about making drivers aware that our riders are real people who we need to keep safe.

Our focus rider this week is: Graham / Brother
I am a "work optional" international teacher who has been on the planet for a few decades. Nelson is home where we enjoy all that the Nelson district has to offer - motor bike cruising, the cycle trails network, mountain biking, kayaking, tramping, skiing and swimming and of course the great tasting provided by local eateries, wineries and breweries.
Prior to 2016 my last riding was in the 70's. I am a "recycled rider" and since January 2016 to the present I have clocked up 14000km. I don't need much prodding to suit up and get out on the highway!
My current motor bike is a Honda NC700S
I ride because it's a great way of feeling a part of the environment, it keeps you very aware of all other road users and it allows you to forget everything else and purely focus on the unfolding road ahead.

17/09/2017

There have been 21 fatal or serious injury motorcycle crashes in Marlborough over the past 5 years at an estimated social cost of $million 28.97. Over half of the motorcycle crashes involved another vehicle and the Top of the South ‘See Me’ campaign is about making drivers aware that our riders are real people who we need to keep safe.

Our focus rider this week is: Pat / Husband
I am a 74-year-old retired pharmacist
I started riding in 1963, had a long break & returned to riding in the 1980s
I currently ride an SV650
Why do I ride? Can't explain. Perhaps being in control. Your ride is only as good as your skill level.
It gives me a pleasure I don't experience using other transport