Free Enhanced Motorcyclist Rider Scheme
Motorcyclists are invited to sign up to a free enhanced riders training course to help improve their riding skills and the safety of Powys roads.
With funding from the Welsh Government, Powys County Council's Road Safety team is providing these courses free of charge to any motorcyclists who live in Powys or use Powys' roads.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Enhanced Rider Scheme is suitable for full motorcycle licence holders who want to improve their riding skills, for those returning to riding after a break, riders who have just passed their test, people upgrading to a more powerful motorcycle and/or those who want to check their riding standard.
The course consists of a short online theory session and a half-day practical on-road session (on a weekend) with an experienced trainer. There is no test, but riding will be assessed, and appropriate training given to each participant who, all being well, will receive a DVSA certificate of competence on completion of the scheme.
Dates for up-coming courses are:
South Powys
10 February online theory session (evening)
Saturday 12 February (practical half day)
Sunday 13 February (practical half day)
10 March online theory session (evening)
Saturday 12 March (practical half day)
Sunday 13 March (practical half day)
15 April online theory session (Friday evening)
Saturday 16 April (practical half day)
Sunday 17 April (practical half day)
North Powys
17 February online theory session (evening)
Saturday 19 February (practical half day)
Sunday 20 February (practical half day)
17 March online theory session (evening)
Saturday 19 March (practical half day)
Sunday 20 March (practical half day)
14 April online theory session (evening)
Saturday 16 April (practical half day)
Sunday 17 April (practical half day)
Spaces for these free courses are limited and fill up quickly. Please get in touch to reserve your places as soon as possible: 01597 826924 or miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk
"Keeping Powys roads safe is paramount" says Cllr Heulwen Hulme, Cabinet Member for Highways. "We appreciate that our large, expansive county, with its network of picturesque roads is a mecca for motorcyclists. Which is why we not only offer this course to all riders living in Powys, but also to all riders who use Powys' roads.
"Tourism plays an important role in the local economy in our beautiful and attractive county, and we welcome careful drivers and riders to enjoy our scenic roads, but we must all remember that road safety is paramount.
"We are lucky to have an experienced team of road safety officers within Powys County Council who work on many schemes and projects, including offering these weekend courses for motorcyclists wishing to improve their riding skills."
More information on the DVSA Enhanced Rider Scheme can be found here