RIDE
RIDE, Rider Intervention Developing Experience Course, finds its origins in the National Driver Improvement Scheme, which began in 1991. Since that date motorcyclists have been dealt with for errant behaviour either by way of prosecution or diversion to the National Driver Improvement Scheme.
During the evolution of the National Driver Improvement Scheme it became apparent, supported by Dr Cris Burgess's psychological evaluation that the National Driver Improvement Scheme in itself did not properly address the bespoke needs of the motorcycling community.
Motorcyclists although making up only 1% of the motoring population account for a highly disproportionate number of serious injury or fatal collisions. There are many reasons why this is the case, however the very nature of motorcycling does expose riders to extreme dangers.
The RIDE Scheme has been designed as an intervention for those
motorcyclists whose behaviour has brought them to the attention of
the Police.
It is the intention of the RIDE Scheme to remove from the criminal
justice system those riders who by the manner of their riding have
intentionally or erroneously offended against Sections 3 or 36 of
the Road Traffic Act 1988 or Regulation 104 of the Road Vehicles
(Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, section 41D of the Road
Traffic Act 1988) or exceeded the Speed limit (Non Camera) and
offer them a specific alternative to prosecution by referral to an
approved Service Provider.
Aim
To increase awareness of current riding behavior and provide a method to create a positive and responsible approach to motorcycling in order to prevent further unnecessary deaths and injury of motorcyclists on our roads.
Course Objectives
- Examine your approach to risk
- Probe the beliefs surrounding inappropriate behaviour
- Look at the positive effects of mindset change
- Sustain the positive changes after the course
Course Timings
- 09.30 -- 12.30 Classroom session 1
- 12.30 -- 13.15 Lunch
- 13.15 -- 16.20 Classroom session 2
- 16.20 - 16.30 Recap & Close
Course Cost
The cost of the course in Staffordshire is currently £75.00
Courses available within Staffordshire
Staffordshire County Council provides this course on behalf of Staffordshire Police and run a number of courses throughout the year at the following venue:
Business Innovation Centre
Staffordshire Technology Park
Beaconside
Stafford
ST18 0AR
(See map link below)
How to book a course
Riders who are eligible to attend this course will receive an invitation letter from the Police. Instructions on how to book a course place will be enclosed with this documentation.
Should you have any further questions about this scheme, please contact:
Course Administrator
Staffordshire County Council
Development Services Directorate
Road Safety & Sustainable Travel Unit
Riverway
Stafford
ST16 3TJ
Tel: 01785 276620
Fax: 01785 276612
e-mail: roadsafety@staffordshire.gov.uk