Police Scotland is refreshing its street security plea as individuals in West Lothian benefit from the summer season.
In the summertime months, officers stated they see a rise within the variety of automobiles and motorcyclists travelling as guests flock to magnificence and vacationer scorching spots.
Highway policing officers are asking all street customers to be accountable and preserve one another secure, with a selected give attention to motorcyclists who're extra susceptible.
Fellow biker and deputy head of street policing, Superintendent Stewart Mackie, stated: “We communicate to motorcyclists and different street customers all yr spherical however as the higher climate arrives, there's a actual give attention to bike security and educating all drivers.
“My plea to different riders is an easy one – get house secure.
“I've bitter expertise of attending deadly collisions through the years and we should all be cautious on bends, particularly left hand bends and assume twice earlier than each single overtake.
“I perceive the pleasure of being on a motorcycle and exploring Scotland, however there’s nothing extra necessary than returning house to your family members secure and effectively.
“Each street consumer must play their half.”
Greater than 85 per cent of all collisions involving motorbikes occur in rural areas, through the daytime and in good climate. Greater than 500 riders are severely injured or killed throughout the nation annually.
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