Daylight Saving Time – What every rider should know.
Introduction Spring has arrived and bike riders will be impatiently looking to extend their riding hours, or get the bike out of hibernation from the shed. It’s a very good time to look at some of the challenges that await. If you’re an all-weather rider (that’s most SAM Club members), then you may not think […]
Mobile phone legislation
IAM RoadSmart recently responded to the government consultation on closing loopholes in the mobile phone legislation. We supported all their proposals to make it illegal to take pictures and access the internet on a hand held phone while in control of a vehicle. There had been cases where drivers had proved that they were not […]
Important First Aider Information
A recent communication from a Member highlighted that not all paramedics know the latest motorbike helmets are fitted with quick-release ‘pull tabs’. In spring 2019 the Member had a significant collision and suffered a double fracture to his neck. He had an almost new Shoei with emergency tabs for easy removal. Unfortunately, the medics attending […]
