Be aware of bikers in winter

Motorists have been urged to be more aware of bikers over thewinter.

Police say November is a particularly bad month which often seesmotorcyclists involved in accidents.

Grampian statistics show that for November - between 2002 and2006 - 68% of road accidents involved men aged 16 to 30. Motorbikesfeatured in 52% of those crashes.

Sgt Neil Morrison, of the force's road safety unit, said: "As thedarker mornings and nights close in, it is important that all roadusers increase their awareness of one another, particularly inrespect of motorcyclists.

"Car, van and other road users should, as always, 'Think Bike'and take extra care when negotiating junctions or moving betweenlanes and flows of traffic.