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What a start to the week with another blessing

On my way to Birmingham for a fun filled week with ROSPA. Going to be hard work but worth it.

Happy to have supported the Duchenne Dash today

https://www.duchenneuk.org

Doing some motorcycle marshalling this morning for Hell of the Ashdown. Expecting between 1000-1700 riders.

New Official Highway Code app launched
Today, 17 March, DVSA’s official publisher, The Stationery Office, is launching a new Highway Code app.

The app is for all road users and makes it even easier - and more fun - to keep up to date with the rules of the road.

What's new?
Instant access to the very latest version of the Official Highway Code while on the move, on tablets and mobile devices
Quizzes and timed challenge features, that help users check their knowledge of the Highway Code and track their progress.
A voice over option enabling users to listen as well as read.
The app costs £3.99 and is available to download on both Android and iOS platforms.

Advanced rider training can be a great way to help riders stay safe on the road and prevent accidents. It involves taking a specialized course that focuses on the unique needs and skills of motorcycle riders, so they can gain the knowledge and practice the skills they need to make smart decisions while they are riding. Advanced rider training courses can cover topics such as proper riding position, riding in traffic, understanding motorcycle dynamics, and identifying and managing risk. The courses are also a great opportunity to learn from experienced riding coaches and gain valuable tips and advice. By taking an advanced rider training course, motorcyclists can be better prepared to handle the challenges of the open road and reduce the risk of accidents.

𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬.
𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞
𝟎𝟕𝟖𝟏𝟖𝟐𝟗𝟎𝟗𝟕𝟔
𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫
𝐃𝐕𝐒𝐀 𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫

The new printed version of The Highway Code is available in shops.

You can also buy the new printed version from out official supplier -

Shop | Safe Driving for Life Buy the Official DVSA theory and practical test revision materials.

Kent BikeSafe is run by police motorcyclists from the Kent Police Road Safety Unit in collaboration with the Fire Bike riders of Kent Fire and Rescue in Maidstone. BikeSafe offers full motorcycle licence holders of all ages the opportunity to learn valuable skills and theory, directly from police motorcyclists.

On Sunday 19 June there will be a Bikesafe workshop exclusively for female motorcyclists who hold a full licence. To book use: https://bikesafe.co.uk/kent/

Some nice racing over the weekend at Brands Hatch

The Highway Code: update to rules on using mobile phones
From today (25 March), rules in The Highway Code are coming into force to make any hand-held use of a mobile phone while driving illegal, except in limited circumstances.

The changes were supported by 80% of respondents in a public consultation in 2021.

This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline. The law applies to you if you’re:

supervising a learner driver
stopped at traffic lights
queuing in traffic
driving a car that turns the engine off when you stop moving
holding and using a device that’s offline or in flight mode
There are exceptions, such as if you need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency or making a contactless payment in a vehicle that is not moving.

You can find the full rules on using a phone, sat nav or another device when driving on GOV.UK

The government’s award-winning THINK! team will launch an awareness campaign today to remind drivers not to use a hand-held phone at the wheel and the penalties of choosing to ignore this new law.