Road safety courses

Our Safe Rider scheme aims to reduce motorcycle casualties. 

The one day-long workshops are aimed at all fully qualified riders, from post-test novices to experienced riders who want to improve their skills to become better and safer riders.

The sessions are relaxed and informal.

Goals:

• The underlying message of our workshops is that education is the key, not enforcement.
• In a conflict-free environment, riders will be introduced to the police roadcraft system - the corner stone of police riding.
• The workshop provides individuals with professional advice and confirms their strengths and identifies their weaknesses as a rider.
• During the road session you will receive a demonstration ride by a police rider and there will be an opportunity to have your riding assessed with written feedback.

Dates, prices, details:

• Suffolk Police Safe Rider workshops are run at Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath.
• The workshops cost £50 and run over two days; a Friday evening and Saturday during the day. The first six riders under the age of 25 are free. Thereafter it will be 50% off for riders under the age of 25.
• Participants receive a pre-read on the system of road craft, with particular attention given to positioning and cornering. This is discussed with you in the evening session, followed by an escorted ride-out session with a class one police motorcyclist the following day.
• A maximum 3:1 ratio ensures an accurate and personalised assessment of your riding performance, which is then explained to you at the end of the session.
• Once a date has been arranged you will receive information prior to attendance.
• Dates for 2024 are as follows:
  • 22-23 March
  • 26-27 April
  • 17-18 May
  • 14-15 June
  • 5-6 July
  • 2-3 August
  • 20-21 September
  • 11-12 October

Booking

To reserve a place please email the Road Casualty Reduction Team or call 01473 613888 ext 3722.

Thanks

The one-day workshops are run with the support of:

Copdock Classic Motorcycle Club
Lings
Orwell Motorcycles
Reiten Motorrad
Suffolk Roadsafe
Suffolk Riders (Rospa)
Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclists (IAM)

Blue Light Aware is a short video, produced on behalf of the emergency services.

Their crews rely on the help of other road users when they're on a 'blue light' journey.

By watching Blue Light Aware, you will better understand their needs, you will be reducing the risks you face, you will be contributing to a safer road environment and you might also be helping to save a life.