Prevention of accidents and noise pollution / South Hesse police call for caution and consideration
With the start of the 2025 motorcycle season, the South Hesse Police Headquarters is appealing to the personal responsibility of all motorcyclists. The goal is to prevent accidents, reduce noise pollution, and raise awareness of road safety. The police note that excessive speed, insufficient following distance, and disregard for traffic rules are the main causes of serious motorcycle accidents in the region.
Safety begins with technology and equipment
For a safe start to the season, the police recommend a thorough inspection of the motorcycle after the winter break, paying particular attention to the brakes, lights, and tires. Protective clothing, including a helmet, gloves, protectors, and high-visibility reflectors, is standard equipment. Those who have had extended breaks from riding should complete a safety training course.
Road traffic behavior: Drive with foresight and defensively
- Always turn on headlights
- Announce overtaking maneuvers early
- Do not cut curves
- Brake especially carefully in wet conditions
- In groups: drive staggered, keep your distance, do not overtake each other
Consideration for residents along popular routes is also crucial: avoiding unnecessary noise pollution from manipulated silencers and aggressive driving behavior contributes to harmonious coexistence.
Call for first aid and awareness of dangers
Motorcycle accidents often have serious consequences – a refresher course in first aid can save lives. The police are also providing information about planned biker safety tours in southern Hesse. These tours, accompanied by police motorcycles, focus on danger spots, noise reduction, and first aid at the scene of an accident.
Accompanying measures: Controls and prevention work
The police have announced regular speed and technical condition checks of motorcycles. Violations of noise regulations and traffic laws can lead to vehicle impoundment and driving bans.
To further raise awareness, the police and registration offices are working closely together: novice drivers already receive prevention material when they register their motorcycles.
Information and campaign
Motorcycle racer Marcel Schrötter will also support the Hessian police's prevention campaign in 2025 with the slogan:
"You have it in your hands – leave nothing to chance when biking."
More information about the campaign, the knife and weapons ban zone, and planned actions can be found on the official website of the Hessian police at:
👉 www.polizei.hessen.de
Featured image: The South Hesse police offer tips for the 2025 motorcycle season. Photo: ots
