A TOTAL of 17 motorcyclists were stopped by officers in north Hampshire during a week-long campaign to promote safer riding.

The week of action took place in Hampshire between Monday, August 31 and Saturday, September 5.

Across Hampshire, 138 motorcyclists were either stopped and given advice or reported for criminal offences during the campaign. 

Of these, five were involved in a collision.

Nearly half of those stopped had not committed an offence, but were given advice about education services.

Just under 25 per cent of riders were caught speeding, 14 per cent were caught riding carelessly and 15 per cent had construction and use offences.

Sergeant Rob Heard, Hampshire Constabulary’s road safety officer, said: “This campaign week was a useful opportunity to remind riders that they should be as visible as possible on the road users, and riding in an appropriate way to the road and weather conditions, particularly as summer moves into autumn.

“Nearly half the motorcyclists stopped during the week had not committed any offences and were riding safely.

“They were stopped and updated on current courses and schemes available to For more information, visit bikesafe.co.uk.