RCMP issues motorcycle safety tips as weather warms

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29, 2025.

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As temperatures warm and motorcyclists are eager to get back on their bikes, RCMP are reminding drivers to be mindful and practise courtesy while sharing the road.

“Spring brings an increase in motorcycle traffic, making it essential for all road users to remain vigilant, follow traffic laws and practice courtesy to ensure everyone’s safety,” reads a press release from Brook RCMP.

Officers say it’s important to look carefully for motorcycles when making left turns and crossing intersections and always check your blind spots before charging lanes or merging.

When following a motorcycle, maintain a safe distance, as motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars and “tailgating increases the risk of a collision.”

Police say motorcyclists also need a safe space to avoid potholes and debris.

Motorcyclists are asked to always stay alert and keep their focus on the road while avoiding distractions like mobile devices.

Police say several collisions involving motorcycles are preventable with defensive riding and it’s important to always be aware of your surroundings.

“The road is unpredictable, your safety shouldn’t be,” says Sgt. David Searle. “Wear your gear, be alert, ride smart and make it home.”

Officers also suggest riders avoid lingering in blind spots of vehicles by positioning yourself where other drivers can easily see you, especially near larger vehicles with larger blind spots.

All proper protective gear should be well-fitted and worn at all times to reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of a collision.

“Motorcycles are smaller and less visible than other vehicles, making situational awareness crucial when driving near them.”

Pair of B&Es

On Tuesday morning Brooks RCMP responded to two unrelated break-and-enter calls within a two-hour timeframe.

The first call came in shortly after 9:45 a.m. when police received a report of a break and enter at Bouchard Well Service.

An employee told officers an unknown person entered the yard then entered two vehicles. Police say they have looked at surveillance footage and an investigation is ongoing.

Approximately an hour and a half later, just before 11:15 a.m., RCMP received a 911 call regarding an active break and enter at a home.

Upon arrival officers arrested Nooradeen Mohamed Adam while he was leaving the residence and charged him with break and enter and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.

Nooradeen Mohamed Adam remained in police custody and appeared in court Thursday.