Motorcycle safety and training
You may have seen our yellow 'Ride Safely' signs. Not only do these serve as a road safety reminder, but on the reverse of each sign you will find a grid reference sticker. In the event of an emergency or breakdown, the grid reference can be given to help the emergency services identify your exact location. The route and road number is also given for information.
Enhanced Riders' Scheme (ERS)
To find out more about how you can benefit from taking part in Powys' Enhanced Riders' Scheme, click the link below:
Take the DVSA enhanced rider scheme assessment and training - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Dates for ERS 2025
Mid/North Powys
February
Theory 13/02/2025
On-road rides 15/02/2025 and 16/02/2025
March
Theory 13/03/2025
On-road rides 15/03/2025 and 16/03/2025
April
Theory 10/04/2025
On-road rides 12/04/2025 and 13/04/2025
May
Theory 08/05/2025
On-road rides 10/05/2025 and 11/05/2025
June
Theory 12/06/2025
On-road rides 14/06/2025 and 15/06/2025
July
Theory 10/07/2025
On-road rides 12/07/2025 and 13/07/2025
August
Theory 07/08/2025
On-road rides 09/08/2025 and 10/08/2025
September
Theory 11/09/2025
On-road rides 13/09/2025 and 14/09/2025
October
Theory 09/10/2025
On-road rides 11/10/2025 and 12/10/2025
South Powys
February
Theory 06/02/2025
On-road rides 08/02/2025 and 09/02/2025
March
Theory 06/03/2025
On-road rides 08/03/2025 and 09/03/2025
April
Theory 03/04/2025
On-road rides 05/04/2025 and 06/04/2025
May
Theory 01/05/2025
On-road rides 03/05/2025 and 04/05/2025
June
Theory 31/05/2025
On-road rides 07/06/2025 and 08/06/2025
July
Theory 03/07/2025
On-road rides 05/07/2025 and 08/07/2025
August
Theory 31/07/2025
On-road rides 02/08/2025 and 03/08/2025
September
Theory 04/09/2025
On-road rides 06/09/2025 and 07/09/2025
October
Theory 02/10/2025
On-road rides 04/10/2025 and 05/10/2025
*Please note that all ERS theory sessions take place online, via Microsoft Teams from 19:00-21:00.
To book a place on any of our ERS courses, please contact Miranda Capecchi, Road Safety Project Officer: miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk / 01597 826924 / 07483 412086
Biker Down
To find out how you can benefit from taking part in Biker Down, please read more information: https://roadsafetywales.org.uk/bikerdowncymru
Dates for up-and-coming courses
Summer/Autumn 2024
Venue: Llandrindod Wells Fire Station, Noyadd Park, LD1 5DF
- 23/08/2024
- 20/09/2024
Autumn/Winter 2024
Venue: Fire Station, Camden Road, Brecon LD3 7RT
- 25/10/2024
- 22/11/2024
Winter/Spring 2025
Venue: Fire Station, Llanidloes Rd, Newtown SY16 1HF
- 24/01/2025
- 28/02/2025
For more information and to book a place on one of our Biker Down Courses, please contact Miranda Capecchi, Road Safety Project Officer: miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk / 01597 826924 / 07483 412086
Crash Cards
The Crash Card is a UK wide initiative introduced by the Ambulance Motorcycle Club. The card is filled out with your details and sits in the lining of your helmet with a small green dot placed on the furthest corner of the visor.
Should you be involved in a collision, the green dot tells the emergency services that personal details are stored in your helmet, which will help with your emergency treatment.
These are Free for Powys residents
View the Crash Card UK website for more details.
Bike Safe
Website:
BikeSafe - the UK's #1 police-led motorcycle safety & skills initiative
Dates for courses in Powys:
BS-2024-06
- Venue: Brecon Police Station
- Date: 04/08/2024
BS-2024-07
- Venue: Llandrindod Wells Fire Station
- Date: 31/08/2024
For more information, please contact Miranda Capecchi, Road Safety Project Officer: miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk / 01597 826924 / 07483 412086
Contacts
These contact details are for Road Safety Education and Training only
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