The motorcycling season is already underway, particularly along Slovenian Coast. The Police are once again urging both riders and drivers to exercise particular caution on the roads. On 17 March, police officers from Koper were out on the coastal road near Izola, advising motorcyclists on safe riding.
Peter Leban, police inspector from the Uniformed Police Division at the Koper Police Directorate, noted, "With the arrival of spring, more and more motorcyclists are returning to the roads. After the winter break, road conditions can prove more challenging – drivers are not yet fully back into the rhythm of driving, traffic is steadily increasing, and motorcyclists, as a vulnerable group, are particularly exposed to risks. That is why, at the start of the riding season, the Police are once again focusing on raising awareness to improve motorcyclists' safety. Experience from previous years shows that the first warm days can be especially dangerous. Riders may not yet be back in riding shape, and road surfaces remain cold, both of which contribute to the typical rise in accidents seen in April.
Police motorcyclists have also been preparing for the start of the season. In recent weeks, they have taken part in safe riding training and refresher sessions at police training grounds to ensure they are fully prepared – both to ride safely and to carry out their duties effectively.
The Police would also like to stress that the start of the season is the ideal time for all motorcyclists to assess their own knowledge, skills and readiness. As in previous years, the Police will organise a range of awareness raising activities and carry out more targeted enforcement checks through to October. Officers will also take part in events and workshops alongside other institutions and motorcycling clubs, offering advice on how riders can best ensure both their own safety and that of other road users."
