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Can you spot motorcyclists on the road? Have you ever had a near-miss with a biker because they were harder to spot than a larger road vehicle? Do you actively look out for them?

As a firm of injury lawyers who specialise in motorbike accident compensation claims, we’d rather see safer roads than personal injury cases. As we always point out, the lack of safety afforded to a biker when compared to a car driver means the kind of injuries a biker sustains are often serious.

There’s lots that road users can to do spot a motorcyclist more easily – and that’s what this blog is about.
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Is the reason that a lot of drivers get annoyed with motorcyclists weaving in and out of traffic down to the fact that they’re getting ahead of the arduous queues?

Perhaps…

As a driver, when you’re facing yet another jam in the rush hour traffic, it can be really infuriating to have to sit their as time almost comes to a standstill, and then you see a biker moving freely down the line as they weave between the traffic.

At the end of the day, though, they’re doing nothing wrong.
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There are those who take it really steady at traffic lights, and then there are the “amber gamblers” who may tear through as the lights flick between red and green… And then there’s the “chancers” who take “amber gambling” to a whole new level by jumping red lights.

One quick glance may be enough for a driver to know that there are no other cars coming through on the lights, and so they jump them. Irrespective of the fact this is illegal, the other issue is that bikers – as always – can be harder to spot, and can be quicker on the roads.
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It’s rare, but it can happen.

For drivers, running over a small object that has fallen off the back of a van, or perhaps going over a wheel trim that’s flung off another vehicle, may not be bad at all.

However, for a biker, even small objects can be a massive danger.

Something as small as a wheel trim, a spare wheel, small slat of wood or even a bit of cardboard can cause a biker to be injured in an accident. Our two-wheeled treasures may not be able to maintain stability from riding over much on the road, so if you’ve been injured as a rider because of a falling object, you have rights.
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We often mention in our articles about the need for bikers to be more aware of the dangers on the road and actively anticipate errors by other drivers for your own benefit. Listening to the radio the other day, a reminder that bikers must always “ride defensively” was broadcast across the digital airwaves when a listener sent a message to the show on this very topic. The understandably annoyed biker was essentially saying that they wear high-vis gear all year round – not just at night and in winter – because drivers still fail to see motorcyclists on the road.

It was this message to the show’s hosts that triggered the reminder that it’s always wise to ride defensively.
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It’s common knowledge that one of the main reasons bikers are more likely to be injured in a road accident is because drivers fail to see them. There are all sorts of reasons as to why a driver fails to spot a biker on the roads, but ultimately, failing to keep a proper lookout is not a valid excuse.

Now that Christmas is over, the kids are back at school and the roads are full again as commuters rush to and from work, it’s time to remember that this is the kind of occasion when accidents can be more likely to occur.

With drivers distracted by the January blues in darker and gloomier climes, bikers can be at a greater risk of harm.
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It’s Christmas; a season synonymous with overindulgence, parties, spending time with family and friends, and of course: drinking.

Sadly, drink driving incidents often increase over the festive period as people “take the chance” to have a drink and get back home without the need for expensive and often hard to find taxi or bus services that are limited over the holiday’s.

But there’s never an excuse; ever. All road users and pedestrians are immediately at risk when someone makes the selfish and dangerous decision to drive under the influence of alcohol.

We’d like to remind you – that’s all road users – to never drink and drive.
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We had some snow this month – weather that was welcomed with open arms by children across the country, but scorned by road users who were annoyed at travel delays and worried about getting to work and back.

And worried about accidents, of course.

You don’t often see bikers braving snow because of the increased risks of accidents. The fact of the matter is that all road users need to take extra care in the snow, and as usual, people must be vigilant for bikes.
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We recently reminded you (perhaps, rather cruelly) that the clocks have gone back and many of us are now commuting home in darkness. Sorry to remind you about that, but it’s relevant in terms of bikers and motorbike accidents that can be caused by other road users who fail to account for the worsening weather.

On that topic, let’s talk fog. We touched on it in a recent article when we mentioned whether any of you had been across the peaks around this time of year when it’s likely you’ll see no further than 30 or so feet in front of you.

The issue with fog is that it presents yet another danger for riders, and it’s one that needs to be addressed. As we always say, the worsening weather is not an acceptable excuse for reckless driving.
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Now the clocks have gone back, many of us are commuting home during the darker months, which can mean the roads are far more hazardous for bikers if other road users don’t pay enough attention to what’s going on around them.

There really is no excuse and all road users must take extra care in the darker months and never let the stress of the nine-to-five routine or the jammed-up motorways impair judgement. It only takes a proper look from a side road, or a double check of a mirror, to save a biker’s life.

So, here’s a friendly reminder for road users to take extra care for bikers as the nights are darker and the days are shorter, as well as a reminder for riders to take extra care as well!
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