Part 2 Safe riding from a police officer's view

[@AamirTime]

Really want to be able to ride like this one day. Still need loads more practice. Learning never stops. Thank you for a great video.

[@hoboesque]

Just about to get back on my bike after a 30-year break. This is a great refresher. Thank you Thames Valley Police.

[@petecurran3995]

Bikesafe, if you haven't already 👍🏻

[@andydavies570]

These guys are the top of their trade. Absolute experts. Thanks for sharing.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Excellent video. I'd like to recommend these are put in a playlist of Motorcycle Safer Riding, or similar title. These are good. Worth sharing to the world.

[@mandymartin1466]

Thanks for sharing how it should be done. Have just started riding with my own commentary. I have found it helps my concentration and hazard awareness. Took the Safe Rider course a few weeks ago and have my first RoSPA meet on 1st July. Keep up the good work!

[@neilmckenzie1989]

I learned to do a commentary after a defensive driving course. You have to do it out loud or it doesn’t seem to ‘stick’

[@daveloz1]

Thank you again I've just recently passed my test and all these tips really help to make my riding experience safer 👍

[@coolvideos8864]

Miss mr RT! They are amazing bikes.

[@johnjono4929]

The best lessons in observations ever.....poetry in motion

[@VStrom2019]

Did a day rider refinement course by the police and learned more in a day than I did in the last years riding including my 5 day course pre test.

[@jonchilds1637]

Echo that!! First you learn to pass a test, then you learn to ride…!

[@judgedredd49]

What I like about this video is that it doesn't concentrate at all on overtakes but that's another matter. What I look at is the speed that any rider shows on his speedo and understanding that the NSL on country roads is generally 60 mph it's good to see someone with ability riding slower than that. between 40 and 55 mph in most cases. He was making good and safe progress and at a normal pace without pushing the envelope. Its quite probable that he knew this road and that it was well ridden by himself and possibly other officers. Too many riders believe, mistakenly, that making progress is going as fast as one can at all times. It looked fast because he was experienced and looking well ahead, making the greatest amount of progress required at that time without fuss or bother. He was smooth and unobtrusive and that's what we should all aim at being. He was not in any particular hurry and obviously in control all the time. I did notice that many of the bends were slight ones with few really demanding or dangerous ones. He commented on one that had a lot of information that had obviously suffered some degree of incidents in the past. That's something that in the main bikers and car drivers don't take into account. If there is a lot of information on approach to or actually on a bend it usually means it's been a bad [ read dangerous ] one so slow and ride steady round. With IPSGA and approaching bends you see that he has it all under control. No surprises and good anticipation that there may be an obstruction on the blind side of a bend makes for safer riding. Too many riders approach a bend too fast and brake too late and end up with poor positioning and lacking skill, knowledge and experience the where with all to extricate themselves from a self made situation and off they come Bends are responsible for about 16% of all KSI out on our country roads.. A good safe video better than many a video who unfortunately give the wrong and therefore dangerous information.

[@itsnotachip1209]

Defensive riding, positioning yourself, I always wanted to ride like that. Respect guys!! Thanks for sharing.

[@MrMesospheric]

Well, you should be making many more videos with this officer. Very good indeed.

[@tarayislandgirl]

I'm always baffled as to why the DVLA don't encourage, or even mention, organisations like IAM or Rospa for riders/drivers who have just passed their test. They don't mention BikeSafe either, though I can understand that more as Police Officers' time is taken for BikeSafe. It seems an incredible oversight by the DVLA as it could be something that would get riders and drivers really thinking about the art of riding and driving. Not only does it improve safety on the road but traffic flow itself is improved when people ride and drive with more preparation, observation and awareness of what it going on around them.

[@djrphotography]

They did when I did my test over a decade ago. But I think for most people they want to do and spend the bare minimum to getting on the road. I'm also guessing most people think they are better than average therefore feel they don't need it.

[@petecurran3995]

True, but most schools do now recommend further training.

[@manilafixedgear2312]

Indeed, I past in 2000 and I was given guidance about advanced training, it was almost an unofficial forget about what you leaned passing the test and do an advanced course to learn how to really ride.

[@johncrispin2118]

Excellent video, should be excerpted on the tv regularly as a public information film . Absolutely spot on Tara.In this outsourced idiotic frenzy so beloved of our political masters( not betters) the obvious benefits of Advanced training, refreshers w.h.y: IAM, Rospa, bike safe, etc could all dovetail together nicely, but of course that might take a bit of intelligence to set up, and a bit of money from government if it really cared about road safety, ..er so.. let's all dream on shall we. Meanwhile we have a bunch of overpaid bureaucrats called crime commissioners installed as a buck passing agency so the (government that will be the Tory lot presently), can Welch out of having hardly any direct responsibility whatsoever.

[@PalebobUK]

My examiner mentioned them to me after i passed about a month ago

[@benjamincs1]

Very useful, thank you. As a new rider it's really surprised me how much slower I need to go than in a car, because it's harder to stop (so limit point is closer).

[@Anderzander]

Fantastic video - loved it. Really interesting how he’s running the brake in right around that corner in the wet at 2:38, and you can see from the shots of the forks ow smooth it’s running.

[@scotsguy422]

He isn't. He's simply covering the brake as it can save 0.5 sec's if he did have to use it. It's in the Police Riders handbook(UK) and is covered by the IAM "How to be an advanced motorcyclist".

[@russellgoodban7068]

Also trail braking is fine in the wet, you just need to practice. Just very very lightly apply it. It's enough to just stand the bike up, say a quarter of an inch, just enough to give that touch more stability.

[@kaiserswaghelmii9361]

@@russellgoodban7068 eeer no

[@ljgarrison6910]

Been riding 10 years, one day I hope to ride this smoothly i'd love to do a bikesafe course!

[@MrVintagecyclist]

A really informative video. I only started riding a motorcycle in 2016, so I've got a L.O.T to learn about good riding.

[@vtrmcs]

8 months on, how are you getting along?

[@judgedredd49]

At 2.20 we are approaching a left hand bend and he states that there is an advisory of 30 mph speed limit. Note he also mentions that the bend had at some time in the past been recovered with shell grip and that should also tell us there is a danger on that bend. Advisories don't have to be obeyed but why was he doing 40 mph around that bend. Surely he should realise that advisories are not just put there willy nilly that they serve a purpose and maybe others have found themselves in trouble on that bend before and come to grief and the authorities have looked at the problem which would most likely to have been one of inappropriate speed with too little vision around the bend at such higher speeds and have therefore decided that an advisory warning with a recommended maximum speed of 30 mpg would be applicable.

[@russellcrook5113]

just become a blood biker, will be taking the IAM shortly, these are helpful thank you

[@EvilLenMotovlog]

How are you finding being a blood biker ? (thought you had to pass IAM first ?) I passed IAM last year, was considering doing the blood biker work. Thanks.

[@russellcrook5113]

Evil Len loving it, a real sense of giving something back, iim with nwbb you can use your own bike, but your encouraged to take the ,IAM, then you can ride the liveried bikes

[@EvilLenMotovlog]

Ah I see ! Thanks Russell.

[@softailfun]

Russell Crook Thanks for giving back in this way. You are part of a valued and valuable service. Best of luck and keep safe.

[@redstag5428]

It is a very useful video Thanks for posting

[@topboat2]

always remember ..... THE ROAD IS A CHEESE GRATER AT ANYTHING OVER 20 MPH... safe riding guys an girls.

[@cyberjack]

agreed

[@HistoricSteamTV]

It sure beats any abrupt stops though, good to follow the bike sometimes it may take out that fence post your body is heading for first.

[@Jafmanz]

actually if you go fast enough you wont even hit the road

[@rontheretiredone]

Just to say it's much easier riding a motorbike when you're on a police bike, as motorists will automatically improve their driving observations when they spot you. Try wearing a full vis jacket when you next go out and you will notice a marked difference in behaviour around you. Still, good video for beginners and worth a watch.

[@carlton683]

Great commentary always learning thanks

[@garyhalsey7693]

Just watched Parts 1 + 2. I hope one day to be able to ride at a level at least approaching this. It’s not hard to see why this guys is an Instructor!!!

[@Seymour_Cox]

Very curious as to why the instructor is choosing offside position for left hand turns and nearside for right hand ones, when the Motorcycle Roadcraft handbook states the opposite (offside position best for right turns, nearside best for left-hand turns - pg.177).

[@spency787]

I’m sure you’ve worked this one out by now. The word ‘turns’ in this context means to leave the current road and turn into a left or right side road at a junction. This is the reverse of safe positioning for an approaching bend where you should aim to be on the outside of the bend to offer maximum visibility around the bend (if it’s safe to do so). Ride safe 👍

[@mrtj24sdt]

I used to commute to Winchester on this road on my motorcycle.

[@manilafixedgear2312]

Would it be to much to ask for PC Peskett or a colleague to do a follow up with a type of visual explanation regarding what they personally look for and how they decide on their turn in point, this is not so much for me but as so many accidents happen due to early or a incorrect turn in I believe it would be a key bit of information for such riding techniques. Regards

[@Zed-kc7cr]

I know what to look out for as a rider but enjoy watching these videos great vid an keep up the good work!

[@wallawombat3320]

Part 3 please.

[@tonybmw5785]

If its offered take a bike safe check ride with a motorcycle copper, they always give loads of good advice and point out areas where you can improve.

[@loooooopy]

we need more about different scenarios please

[@vtrmcs]

What do you wish to know? Any specifics?

[@SonofthewindsInc]

Thrilling and informative. Respect.

[@barkinsahin]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing...

[@ThePollaxtroy]

I have just stared on the road on a 125. I find people relay close to me behind in 30 mile an hour zones because as i only have 6 points to play with i never go over it. What should i do pull over and let them go or go to the left to let them past or ignore them.

[@CR41G1986]

pollax troy ride your own ride , if the speed limits 30 and your doing 30 then let them break the law to over take you .. never put yourself at risk for others

[@juliangreaves6140]

Thank you

[@johnniethepom2905]

When I was 15 , I was given a copy of the Police motorcyclists Training Manual . I was made to read it until I knew it off by heart . My first motorcycle riding was on private land slowly between road cones . I learned total control of the bike . You have to learn to ride slowly before you can ride quickly. These plus my natural sense of caution have made my riding and driving years pretty uneventful . Touch wood . Young people today seem to learn to drive on computer games ( and it shows ) , in real life there is no reset , it's game over . . . This is the best demonstration I've seen , the commentary perfect and unhurried . An ordinary motorcyclist should turn their head to check for vehicles behind when changing speed or direction. They used to call it the ' life saver ' . Don't just rely on your mirrors ! I still remember the training manual directions on how to corner ; 1 Gear , 2 Speed , 3 positioning. Take care and ride safe .

[@advancedbiker1]

why turn my head back when I have mirrors! the requirement is an effective rearward observation. which can quite easliy be the mirrors, there is a blind spot which is to your left and right beside you but this can often be engineered out by leaning forward and viewing the mirrors from a different angle looking around unless you can turn your head nearly 180 means you are looking with one eye as your nose is in the way please don't think this is safe it's not

[@bertsimpsan]

Ok boomer, learn basic grammar.

[@undercrackers56]

It always impresses me how these guys are so quick, despite the high safety factor. I once rode behind a class-1 police instructor for a few miles until he effortlessly left me behind.

[@nvstewart]

Also bear in mind that police motorcycles have extra weight installed. I am not talking about all the hardware, I am talking about actual weights put onto the bike to intentionally make them heavier. This increases stability and grip.

[@paulcraddock2196]

Incredible standard of road craft.

[@scootjockey]

Cars cut the corners all the time ,i am always on the lookout for that .What really annoys me is the fuckers on the mobile phones!!

[@96BxelA]

Informative video. Helping us all to ride safe! Thanks.

[@davidgrey9269]

Same as previous video. This isn't one journey, it is at least 2 added together. Just because they say its "live commentary" doesn't mean its true. The camera mounted on the beacon is high enough to be seen over his right shoulder, it is clearly extended to maximum height (these are usually adjustable), however any rear facing camera angles show no evidence of a beacon on the bike (but it could have been lowered you say, if that was true, how is this one journey when it goes high, low, high low) Also around the 0:40 - 0:45 mark you will notice he goes into the bend with a clear road ahead, then is suddenly behind a row of vehicles... Whilst I have no issues with their riding and commentary ability. Making it to be one journey when its clearly more... that's questionable behavior really...

[@michaelalcock6905]

Will we get a part 3 for 2020 ????

[@wideload9295]

He's not bad for a novice! 😊😊👍👍

[@mrpantur7280]

tbh after doing 215k miles of riding in the past 6 years I'm very impressed that this police biker is actually good at riding I've seen so many police bikers who ride like crap but this guy is great. very impressive.

[@UKfreedom-n5b]

40 mph limit , at least 2 narrow sharp corners with slow signs , continues at 40mph and would not be able to stop in time if road obstructed , is this good driving ?

[@SteveCampbell8901]

Excellent videos..thanks

[@123croydon]

More of these please 👍👍👍👍

[@Jackdaw5]

Unlike the PC I always ride with two fingers covering the front brake. Personal preference I guess, and may be because I used to spend my life riding in London traffic!

[@topboat2]

im a biker, EVERY BIKER should watch this, process and assess. constantly scanning and weighing up hazard evaluation... my fear is when I'm riding a car overshooting a give way, I tend to ride in the middle of the road when approaching these junctions, always have my lights on, and always wear protection... this officers advice is to save your life......thankyou...

[@HistoricSteamTV]

Not that helpful he takes for granted his daily hours in saddle and it appears sloppy and dangerous at moments. Even Harley cops here have more precision to be honest. I bet these police do nothing like their forefathers as far as everyone being at parade level skill. If a policeman is riding well it is a precision ride no half cocked decisions at speed or otherwise and far more scanning than this.

[@richardsherwin3259]

Another great video! 👌👍

[@luc1ferblack]

I know the standard is offside position for a nearside bend but i have watched way too many clips where speeding car drivers take the corner too far over. i would rather slow and be middle of the lane than have a longer view and headbutt a speeding car that went too wide

[@rcraven1013]

A 2.25 we have a recommended speed limit of 30 mph. On a left hand bend and there is shell grip on the road so that MUST TELL US SOMETHING. Many rider would not even slow at that stage and although the speed limit recommended was 30 mph he made it round at 40 mph. As said many would not even consider a slowing as they would be unable to see why. As they can see no reason for it they 'd totally disregard it,. At least he did slow from 60 to 40 mph. I also noticed that although at times he was doing 60 mph at other times even on a straight road he was going slower, doing lower than that and that's unusual as on most videos the rider is tear arsing around at 60 mph coming up behind other slightly slower moving vehicles and then doing the obligatory overtake to be in front of whatever is in front. One feels that as an advanced rider its necessary that one must overtaking take everything in sight.

[@jonchilds1637]

The reason Police overtake as a matter of course is to eliminate additional ‘hazards’. I’d never considered it that way until I rode with them recently and discussed filtering at lights. I didn’t think filtering past five cars was worth the gain in progress. The officer I was out with pointed out that would have been five cars I didn’t have to deal with later…! Obvious when you’re told.

[@jonchilds1637]

@@rcraven1013 yes, quite a lot of things that were presented on Sunday conflict heavily with RoSPA teaching. That said, it was very much ‘how we ride’ and not necessarily ‘how you should’. I’ve been criticised a few times for not being more aggressive!

[@rcraven1013]

@@jonchilds1637 I mistook the intention. Yes if one can filter and safely then by all means filter.. that's better than having to overtake 5 cars later if one as a police officer NEEDS TO.... That said they are POLICE OFFICERS and at times they will find it NECESSARY and NEED to overtake. Tt does not mean that we civilians have to follow suite at all. If we have no NEED to overtake and we don't have the same NEEDS as they have, then we don't overtake. It's your life and you are totally responsible for it, the teaching establishment is not so If you don't agree with them or what you are being advised or told to do then say so.

[@rcraven1013]

@@jonchilds1637 Aggression is not what we want to see. Sometimes what the police are required to do needs a degree of aggression otherwise they may not make sufficient progress to a situation where they are required to be at. We don't need that aggression they might do. .Many a mistake is made due to aggression. Taking command of a situation is different. Maybe you just have a lack of confidence that's all and with knowledge and experience comes confidence.

[@fabianmckenna8197]

​@@rcraven1013 Aggressive, no......... I think the term he was looking for was assertive riding and commanding the road.

[@Lovelylove4everyone]

He was quite near to the offside inside.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

nothing wrong with that as long as nothing is coming the other way , he is opening up his view or vanishing point by staying out to the offside so he can see as far around the bend as possible ,

[@flowchartboy]

I'm curious about how police riders manage stress and adrenaline during pursuits. Are they trained to modulate stress with specific exercises like breath control or does it come down to practice and experience?

[@jonchilds1637]

According to RPU (Traffic) officers I’ve spoken to recently, it’s part of their selection and training process. If you display a propensity for ‘red mist’ you’re back to the more mundane.

[@judgedredd4945]

At 46 secs. he was about 60 ft behind the car in front and on a 40 to 60 mph road? At the slowest speed of 40 mph he should have been some 120ft behind and at 60 mph that safe following on distance increases to 240 ft so he was actually tailgating. Otherwise good ride. Whilst I am sure that he could give us a narration on every road that he is on I am sure that the road chosen would have been a regular ride for him so that he was used to giving the verbals there on a regular basis.

[@howardlake6178]

Loved watching this. Even though I'm too scared ever to be a biker 😳

[@luc1ferblack]

riding isnt dangerous. not understanding the potential dangers when doing so is what will get you harmed that and filtering at speed

[@andygotting9152]

Do they teach this on Bikesafe courses? I would love to be up to your standard, still got a way to go.

[@jonchilds1637]

BikeSafe involves road positioning considerably more ‘aggressive’ than used in this video - and a lot easier to taken or riding a fully liveried R/T!!

[@longjonwhite]

Interesting vid, thanks. I have been riding for over fifty years, on and off; really hate those offs... I have been secretly (can’t let any biker pals catch me, haha!) studying the police manual , it IS a bit dull and some of it seems obvious, but it is actually full of solid, potentially life-saving, advice. I would like to try and do the advanced course, if’n the bloody lock down ever permits...

[@seaflyfisher]

Hi Jon - have you seen a page on here called Back2TheBike - Interesting video diary of returning to riding after 37 years and taking an IAM Advanced Test - good stuff

[@raven22at]

The road appeared to be very narrow, compared to the North American roads.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

most of our roads are pretty Narrow compared to North American Roads.....Lack of space has a lot to do with it

[@uphillfreewheeler]

It would be interesting to see safe cycling advice from a police cycle instructor's view. Unfortunately I have yet to hear from a police officer who knows anything about best cycling practice.

[@luc1ferblack]

you ride like i ride. I always thought a MOD 2 would be better if they did a say what you see section so you can show a good understanding of what is going on instead of just riding well because you took a weeks das

[@COM70]

Nice video, good info! Maybe a little more work on traffic continuity. Was a bit distracting.

[@user-lx6bl2wd8g]

I ride to a degree like this, but then I'm in Bangkok. Number 2 in the world for motorcycle deaths. Mad lot here!!

[@HistoricSteamTV]

If you can find a gap you'll survive try India they don't even report deaths there.

[@everythinggaming7938]

He goes near side and off-side for bends but in mod2 test if you do that they will fail you. They pretty much want you to ride in the middle of the road unless there is junctions/parked cars etc.........now I am confused

[@judgedredd49]

The advice on bends has changed since this video was initially published and so you see that we now only have three riding positions and not the 5 that he was riding. Our lines are now.... nearside car tyre, middle or sump line and outside or offside car tyre and that's all. We now train that if we have sufficient visibility and no need to see more ahead then there is little or no need to move from offside to nearside as he was doing. It is also important to understand that in extremely severe bends let's say like a corner [ 90 deg] then any move two foot into the middle will only gain us 2ft further vision which is negligible but could put us in an increasingly dangerous road position and so we don't do it but slow according to the amount of clear view one has got. If forward vision is lost then speed loss should follow. On a bind bend that would require one to slow quite considerably. Ok. No conflict. now you know why.

[@joolsfreeman4359]

They are teaching you to pass a test, not to be safe on the rd, you need to figure that out for yourself.

[@keithlongley362]

Road positioning is essentially for safety ,keeping away from the grease line,observation and setting up for the oncoming bend, bearing in mind that you must be able to alter your positioning as road conditions change.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

This is advanced riding ...requires a lot more training , Mod 2 is the Basics for you to safely ride your machine to an acceptable level , Advanced Riding uses all of the Road ..when safe to do so .... but there is a method on how to do it , Riding a Motorcycle on the Public road is a Dynamic process , your position is constantly changing depending on possible Hazards coming up , Getting to and Riding to an Advanced Level is a very satisfying skill to have

[@exutiku]

Not so sure about using near side position on R/H bends 0:41 I have always treated the L/H/S as my enemy on R/H bends. If you are using the near side position on a R/H bend and you encounter a hazard of any description you have very little in the way of evasive options available to you to avoid the hazard, especially on English roads like this one. I know it's a camera view which makes a lot of things appear closer, but by crikey, it seems to be wall to wall hazards with trees, hedges, stone walls, driveways, over confident oncoming locals that think they are gods gift to a steering wheel because the drive the road every day and so on. I've attached a link to an English lady piloting a Road King on an average type New Zealand country road for comparison. Oh, and if you feel up to it count the oncoming vehicles. Country road ride starts at 6:14 in attached link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIm6nGWnlMSso7c

[@sydneywicks3747]

therafter1 it’s too get the longest vision down the road

[@mandymartin1466]

The idea behind adopting the nearside position on a RH bend is to provide the best view around the corner, giving the best possible chance of spotting hazards early. This position can be given up a bit if the road surface is poor at the margin or if there's a junction on the nearside and you want to look into it/be visible to anyone waiting there.

[@richardkeirstead3962]

Gold.

[@MrEye4get]

I'd love to have him make the same video in Thailand! Add to that mindless scooter and aggressive car drivers, slow moving or speeding overloaded trucks or buses and you have a normal driving day!

[@syedabdulhalim23]

can i talk like this while driving in a car with my family?

[@HistoricSteamTV]

Near side change for oncoming vehicles especially in the land of beers at lunch. Why get so close? makes little safety sense pursuit speeds or not. A anti authority type could also side swipe you and get away scott free especially when on solo ride details/patrols. Stay safe,

[@pointer2null]

Shame you only made two videos

[@deetee-uk]

Don't think I'll be driving that fast down country roads :-)

[@Tox_sickle22]

Nice job.

[@Adz_Win]

can someone answer the officer doesnt do lifersavers.. but always checks mirrors..

[@messes9260]

Yeah, if you are very skilled at doing frequent rear observation then you can be very confident nothing has crept up on you. This guy has been trained not to have concentration lapses. So he doesn't need the lifesaver as he's never lost awareness of what's behind. The average person doesn't do enough mirror checks or can mainain their concentration at this level for long so the lifesaver does it's job and save's your life from what you might not have noticed.

[@Adz_Win]

@@messes9260 ahh ok thank you for your in-depth answer take cre I👌🏼🥰

[@jonchilds1637]

He was never in a situation or manoeuvre which warranted either a lifesaver or shoulder check.

[@ChristosBassCovers]

Fantastic

[@roywilkie9577]

dude you're wearing the perfect camouflage for a tennis ball factory

[@barryrrab]

going a bit faster than I would have done

[@jafa486]

I wish more motorcyclists watched this. Whilst I'm observant and try to access danger I really need to take an advanced course to teach me some more discipline.

[@tarayislandgirl]

Have you checked out the IAM? www.iamroadsmart.com/. Well worth it for bike and car if you're interested. I think it cost me about £130 for the membership and test fees etc. There's big demand but you get assigned an observer who takes you out, advises etc and preps you for your test, which is performed normally by a serving Police Officer. Each observed ride is done by experienced volunteers so doesn't cost anything extra and they're a great bunch of people. It's fun too.

[@tonybmw5785]

Even if you have done an IAM course, its still well worth while taking a bike safe ride because bike coppers can pick up errors even in the best of riders.

[@secretspyfrog593]

Got a lot from this, nice

[@loooooopy]

1:50 very ballsy cutting the corner infront of a police motorcyclist

[@EWAScotland]

It’s all obviously good information, but the predominant hazards on the roads today are pot holes. Your road position is 100% governed by their location and severity. Everything else is a compromise, if you hit one the consequences are potentially fatal.

[@chrischristofis8501]

Omg at a quick glance i thought that was safe riding to get away from a police officer 😳 yea England is going that way 😂

[@MrAnadad]

I feel the officer driving too fast considering the road layout of the road structure

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

not in the slightest ..... most of the time he was riding in NSL areas ..60MPH Limit ... yet if you look at his speed , he was probably doing between 40-50mph .... it looks quicker because of the camera angle , The Police rider was riding well within his capabilities and would adjust his speed to suit each potential oncoming Hazard , fully in control , but don't forget a Speed limit is a limit and not a Target ,

[@vtrmcs]

@@oddjobtriumph1635 Speed isn't really much of a factor in terms of advanced biking. Whats much, much more important is riding to the conditions and within your own ability. Monitoring the speed limit precisely, means you're not concentrating on what you should be doing. The problem most folks have, is not understanding their own limitations.

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

@@vtrmcs 100% agree

[@jonchilds1637]

In most Advanced riding (certainly Police and RoSPA, you are expected to ride to the prevailing speed limit where appropriate and safe. Failing to do so is the difference between a Gold and Silver pass.

[@sm-ov1wh]

Good info .... don't be a Muppet and mock .... look and learn ...

[@michaelturner5443]

This officer crossed the centre line of the road on a couple of occasions a very dangerous game to play should have been more careful throttleing back and reducing his speed would have been a safer option