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Emergency workers at the scene of a non-fatal motorbike crash last year (Photo: RACQ CareFlight)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 11, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

The RACQ has expressed concerns over Queensland\u2019s mounting road toll and the number of motorbike riders dying on the roads.<\/p>\n

RACQ spokesman Steve Spalding said motorcyclists were over-represented in the current road toll.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe year-to-date figures show 145 people have died on Queensland roads, that\u2019s up by more than 15 on the same time last year,\u201d Mr Spalding said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very concerning just how many of these fatalities are motorcyclists.<\/p>\n

“We know about 36 of these deaths are motorbike riders or their passengers, with the number some 44 per cent higher than this time last year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Spalding said it was the time all road users took more responsibility for their actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cNext week is Queensland Road Safety Week and we want everyone to take stock of their skills,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it\u2019s inattention on the part of a rider or a driver, or simply riding too fast for the conditions, a motorcyclist is highly vulnerable to serious injury or worse.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately inexperienced motorcyclists can over-estimate their level of riding ability.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Spalding said a defensive approach to riding was essential and encouraged motorcycle riders to brush up on their skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cRiders need to leave a margin for error and expect the unexpected,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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