Police are cracking down on motorcyclists in 'Operation Rumble' Photo: ODT fileSouthern District police will be cracking down on motorcyclists over Waitangi weekend and the summer months, in an effort they are calling 'Operation Rumble.' Southern District Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Steve Larking said when speaking to motorcyclists, police would be checking riders' drivers licences, motorcycle safty and sobriety. "Crash causes, for motorcycle riders include loss of control, inappropriate speed, alcohol and drugs, inexperience and position on the road," he said. The operation was focussed on reducing death and injury to the motorcycling community. "Motorcyclists own their own safty," he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 03, 2017 03:53 UTC