Operation Closepass

Officers have been out on cycle patrol this week in East Dun as part of Operation Closepass.

Not allowing sufficient cycle space (at least 1.5m) is an offence, the minimum penalty is 3 points and a fine.

#GiveCycleSpace
#EastDunbPoliceSaferRoads

When you're driving, slow down around people on bikes. Don't take any risks. Leave space for a life.

#GiveCycleSpace

These adverts are very good and actually make people think. Be great if other home nations followed their lead. 👏

Cycling benefits our health, our happiness and the planet.

To encourage more people to cycle, we need them to feel safe.

That’s why we’re supporting Cycling Scotland’s campaign reminding people driving to #GiveCycleSpace .

Visit: orlo.uk/m96Wa

When you're driving, look out for people on bikes. More people are cycling, so be extra aware. Leave space for a life.

#GiveCycleSpace

Our #GiveCycleSpace campaign is supported by RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims: 'Our members want to see an end to the completely unacceptable number of deaths and life changing injuries caused by dangerous and careless driving.'
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The #HighwayCode says when overtaking, you always need to give at least 1.5m of space. Because it's not just a bike, it's a person.

#GiveCycleSpace

Our #GiveCycleSpace campaign is supported by Police Scotland. Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan, Head of Road Policing: 'Cyclists are vulnerable on the road and drivers should be aware of how they can help reduce serious and fatal collisions.' orlo.uk/53K45

When you're driving, it might be easy to think 'I can just squeeze past that bike' - but don't risk it. Close passes are dangerous, scary and have consequences. It's not just a bike, it's a person.
#GiveCycleSpace

“We’re reminding drivers to Leave Space for a Life. Our message is that we’re all people, travelling on the road and wanting to get home safely. Dangerous and careless driving around people on bikes is risking someone’s life”: our #GiveCycleSpace release orlo.uk/Rr61D

'So you're driving home, and there's a bike up ahead…'
Our new campaign reminds people driving why they need to always give at least 1.5m when overtaking. Leave space for a life. #GiveCycleSpace

Too many tragedies are happening on our roads in Scotland. We need urgent change including networks of dedicated cycle lanes, enforcement to reduce dangerous driving and increased education. We’re all people, travelling on the road and wanting to get home safely. #GiveCycleSpace

Over a quarter of people in Scotland don’t know they could get a driving ban or prison sentence for driving dangerously around people on bikes.

This campaign – supported by Police Scotland – calls on drivers to Leave Space for a Life: orlo.uk/dpVeT

#GiveCycleSpace

In our recent guest article, Simon Bradshaw, Cycling Road Safety Manager at Cycling Scotland, Scotland’s national cycling charity, discusses efforts to make the roads safer for vulnerable road users.

Read it now: rospa.com/news-and-views…

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📣 One day left to help local organisations deliver additional cycle training and access to non-standard bikes to people from under-represented communities, through the Big Give's #GreenMatchFund .

Thanks to all who've supported with donations so far! orlo.uk/xJNKO

We’re working with #VolunteeringHebrides , CamGlenBikeTown, Outfit Moray & Bike Revolution and Common Wheel to fundraise through the Big Give's Green Match Fund.

Find out how you can donate and support under-represented groups to cycle: orlo.uk/xJNKO

From 18-25 April, donations through Big Give's Green Match Fund will support #VolunteeringHebrides , CamGlenBikeTown, Outfit Moray & Bike Revolution and Common Wheel to deliver bikes and additional cycle training to individuals from under-represented groups. Learn more: orlo.uk/9yn53