Throwing rubbish out of a car - and it hitting a motorcyclist!

Road safety group, IAM RoadSmart have released new data highlighting the risks posed to motorcyclists by littering car drivers.

In a survey of 600 of their biking members, the advanced motoring group found that 37% of respondents had experienced drivers throwing rubbish and cigarette butts out of their windows during rider overtakes in the last year – something the group wants to stamp out.

“Hurling litter and butts at motorcyclists is shocking and reckless,” IAM Policy and Standards Director, Nicholas Lyes said.

“Deaths and serious injuries remain a real concern for motorcyclists, but a little courtesy and additional checks go a long way to improving the safety of some of the most vulnerable on the road.”

MCN’s own research found rider interactions with littering drivers to tally with the IAM’s findings. A snap poll online found 35.7% of 129 respondents had been struck by litter thrown from a car.

I've had some close calls with cigarette butts thrown from cars, but windscreen wiper fluid overspray hitting me - oh yes! Please car drivers, show a bit of courtesy to fellow road users - & KEEP BRITIAN TIDY!

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