October marks Motorcycle Awareness Month, a timely reminder for both drivers and riders to share the road with care and respect.
In the North East Victoria, particularly across our Alpine region and along our freeways, the issue of motorcycle safety is not just a statistic, it’s a lived reality that is felt across the community.
Motorcyclists face unique risks on the road, and while wearing protective gear is a personal responsibility, road safety is a shared one.
Riders must do the right thing: wear the right gear, ride to conditions and remain vigilant.
But just as importantly, other motorists must follow the rules, keep their distance and show respect.
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The importance of protective gear cannot be overstated.
It can mean the difference between being picked up in an ambulance or a body bag following an accident.
Let Ryan Leitch (story page 7), a 21-year-old who was lucky to survive a horrific motorbike crash thanks to his protective gear, be a wake-up call.
Tragically, motorcycle riders remain overrepresented in road trauma and state-wide we have already seen 233 fatalities on Victorian roads so far in 2025.
It is essential that both drivers and riders take shared responsibility for road safety and play their part in protecting one another.
Let this month be a turning point.
Whether you’re behind the wheel or on two wheels, your choices matter and have a significant impact on those on the road with you.
Let’s all do our part to ensure every journey ends safely and we all make it home.
