1.6.1 In both rural and urban areas, motorcycle casualties are linked to a variety of factors involving engineering and planning, behaviour, levels of skill and attitudes between motorcyclists and other road users. Compared to car users, motorcyclists are vulnerable mainly due to their physical exposure.

1.6.2 Appropriate action could take the form of individual schemes through to an extensive package of measures that integrate to form an overall local motorcycle strategy, with clear targets, not only to reduce casualties, but also to implement measures which mitigate vulnerability and change rider and driver attitudes. It is helpful to adopt a partnership approach with motorcycling stakeholders, including the motorcycle industry, users and businesses.