As we approach motorcycling season , Derbyshire Police would like to offer some guidance to bikers in the community- keep your motorcycles and mopeds safe try and avoid being a victim of motorcycle crime and follow our Safety tips.

Remove the keys.
Lock your bike.
Never rely on just using your steering lock to secure your bike.
Fitting an alarm can be a deterrent to thieves.
Using a disc lock helps to secure the front brake disc
to physically stop it from being wheeled away.
Use a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle
controls. Sold Secure approved.
Use a cover just doing this can mean thieves don’t ‘see’ it.
Thieves often ‘shop’ for particular bike models, so using
a bike cover instantly makes it less attractive to them, as
they can’t see if it’s the model they are interested in. A cover
also provides another time consuming obstacle for the thief.
Property mark the parts.
When at home the best place to keep your motorbike,
moped or scooter is in your garage or shed. Fit a garage
door defender or upgrade garage door locks.
Garage and shed alarms as well as low level dusk to dawn
lighting will also enhance security. Fitting a ground anchor
also provides extra security.
Many that are stolen are never recovered. Some are used in
crime or broken down for parts.
If your bike is stolen - Never put yourself at risk.

Don’t make it easy for thieves

For more crime prevention advice please contact
your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or visit:
www.derbyshire.police.uk