A new road safety vid

**MDR2** · 11th November 2009, 22:14

So.. what we need on public roads is 10 meters of run off either side and gravel traps on corners?

**Cajun** · 20th November 2009, 14:21

Came across this in my travels today

Austrilian Ad

**Bob** · 27th November 2009, 01:37

The Australian Motorcycle Accident commission has launched a new campaign, entitled "The Roads No Place to Race", that highlights the risk of racing on the road.

It includes a graphic television commercial showing the obstacles potentially facing motorcyclists on the road, by cleverly merging crash footage from races with everyday traffic and obstacles including buses, a telephone box, a tree and post office box.

5 time Grand Prix world Champion Mick Doohan, who is fronting the campaign, said
“If I had faced the obstacles that are on the road on the race track, I would certainly not be here today. Race tracks are designed for just that – racing – and motorcyclists are not invincible on the road where there are so many dangers.”

To watch the advertisement, log to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeFgvc8ysQ

**YellowDog** · 27th November 2009, 04:59

Love the action shots, but would prefer to see this kind of advert on our TV:

**CookMySock** · 27th November 2009, 06:19

Originally Posted by Bob

"The Roads No Place to Race"

Unfortunately it's all most people have, so they use it.

There needs to be better access to the track, in such a way that we can nip down there for a quick burst when we feel like it, and the $100-$200 a shot needs to change.

Steve

**erik** · 27th November 2009, 06:54

That's a neat advert (the first one).

**crazyhorse** · 27th November 2009, 06:59

Guess if it gets the message out there - all well and good.

I'm a fast rider - but we stay off the main roads, and pick alot of quieter roads.

Agree, if there were more tracks available, all the better.............

**MSTRS:Me** · 27th November 2009, 09:00

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

I'm a fast rider - but we stay off the main roads, and pick alot of quieter roads.

Which have as many or more hazards than the 'main' roads. Except for the ones with lights...

**Marmoot** · 27th November 2009, 09:08

Originally Posted by Bob

It includes a graphic television commercial

why does it always have to be graphic with the australians?

Why can't it be more like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-xK_t-A_8E

**AllanB** · 27th November 2009, 09:15

Excellent, both of them.

**MSTRS:Me** · 27th November 2009, 09:39

In all email submissions etc, would the recipient (say Nick the Prick) watch a YouTube clip?

I'd like to send this one, with the message...
The vast majority of motorcyclists are sensible and go to great lengths to protect ourselves. Don't penalise us for the stupid actions of a few. Don't penalise us for poor road conditions. Don't penalise us for road safety structures that are not safe for us. Don't penalise us for the stupidity of other motorists. Don't penalise us for being vulnerable. Don't force us to dig deeper to protect ourselves and our fellow riders.
Lives and injuries will not be saved by high/er ACC levies. Except if less of us continue riding. We represent a valuable contribution in overall traffic infrastructure. We should be encouraged to continue, and helped to stay that way.

**Bob** · 28th November 2009, 01:36

This is one shown in the UK, that gets the message over in a very clever way:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16e8Sm4PeII

**pritch** · 28th November 2009, 02:17

Nice links Bob.

I'm surprised that the Australians are running an ad like that. The last couple of times I've been there everybody has been so law abiding. All these brilliant bikes and all doing just 100KPH...

**YellowDog** · 29th November 2009, 08:49

This ain't rocket science.

Look at this UK advert from the 1970s.

I think it would help.

Instead we spend 000s on adverts saying don't so over 50kph whilst listening to the radio and not concentrating on the road.

How about "listening to the radio and not concentrating" is the problem rather than doing >50kph ?

**newbould** · 29th November 2009, 08:57

Originally Posted by YellowDog

This ain't rocket science.

Look at this UK advert from the 1970s.

Awsome stunt riding - no computer graphics on that one! Poor old trumpy though.

1 point - if the biker had been riding the outside wheel track instead of the inside he would have been much more visible