Friday March 21st 2025
Photograph credit: Borders Group of Advanced Motorcyclists
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
It will be safety first for a motorcyclists group next month as worrying new figures expose the dangers to riders on Borders roads.
Latest statistics reveal that in Scotland 253 bike riders and 16 of their passengers died in crashes between January 2015 and August 2024, which is about 26 deaths a year, or on average one every two weeks.
It also follows another fatal crash on the A68 at Earlston on Wednesday 19th March which claimed the life of a 70-year-old man.
The Borders Group of Advanced Motorcyclists (BGAM) will put riders’ skills to the test at their annual open day at Galashiels Fire Station on Saturday 12th April from 10am to 3pm.
This event provides an excellent opportunity to engage with the team, learn more about the IAM Advanced Riding Course, and explore the benefits of advanced motorcycling skills.
As an added incentive, the first ten participants to sign up for the course will receive a reimbursement of £150 upon successful completion of the course within one year, generously sponsored by Motorcycle Law Scotland.
To ensure eligibility for this offer, early attendance is highly recommended. To find out more click HERE.
Meanwhile, Police Scotland is introducing an 18-month pilot which will see 60mph limits reduced on the A708 between Moffat and Selkirk, A7 north of Galashiels, B6357 from the Carter Bar, and the A6088 between Kielder and Bonchester Bridge.
A new 50 mile per hour speed limit is set to be trialled on four roads in the Borders from next month, as part of a drive to make them safer.
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