Motorbike Insurance

Gloucestershire police have announced that they are making locking devices available to motorcyclists in the region.

Officers are hoping that increased security measures will make it less likely that riders will be the victim of theft.

The success of this initiative could therefore result in motorcyclists making fewer claims on their motorbike insurance.

Police have also made ground anchor points available to riders in the Cirencester area, which can look after up to six bikes and scooters.

Commenting on the scheme, PC Mark Godsland said: "Our goal now is for this facility to be made available in other urban areas across the county."

He added that since it is not always possible for people to carry their own locking device, loaning them out is a "perfect complement" to the anchor points.

Riders are allowed to borrow the locks and use the facility as long as they can provide positive proof of their identity.

The importance of motorbike security was recently highlighted by the Star, which reported that police are currently looking for thieves who stole a bike from a car park in Doncaster last week.

Five young males who were seen messing with the vehicle that evening are suspected to be behind the theft.

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