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Motorcyclists urged to attend free safety course after high death toll in 2020
23 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM
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Graeme Bergh - Ride Forever
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Half a dozen motorcyclists died on Bay of Plenty roads last year, making it one of the region s deadliest in the past decade. The six deaths were all riders and none were passengers. Six riders also died in 2014, and five riders and one passenger died in 2018.
It coincides with New Zealand s deadliest year for motorcyclists in 25 years, with 57 people killed throughout the nation. There were 78 deaths in 1995.
A resurgence in riding after the Covid-19 lockdown and months of little motorcycle use contributed to the deaths, a motorcycle retailer said.
Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager:
Western Bay of Plenty Police continue to carry out a pre-planned operation on Tangitu Road in Te Puna.
The operation began earlier today.
As a result, a section of the road remains closed this evening.
While there is no direct threat to the community, we understand this is causing both a concern and an inconvenience for local residents and we ask for your continued patience.
Please avoid travelling to Tangitu Road at this time.
Local residents requiring assistance are asked to work with our staff in the area.
Date Time
Tangitu Road, Te Puna: Road closure due to Police operation
Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Rawlinson, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager:
Western Bay of Plenty Police continue to carry out a pre-planned operation on Tangitu Road in Te Puna.
The operation began earlier today.
As a result, a section of the road remains closed this evening.
While there is no direct threat to the community, we understand this is causing both a concern and an inconvenience for local residents and we ask for your continued patience.
Please avoid travelling to Tangitu Road at this time.