Bikers test their safety skills during annual toy run
The Taranaki Motorcycle Safety Group took the opportunity at the annual round the mountain Toy Run, organised by BRONZ (Bikers Rights New Zealand), to promote safety messages to riders at the lunch stop in Hawera.
Around 200 bikes took part in an ACC safety quiz designed to test their knowledge on protective gear, visibility, skills and group riding techniques. Entrants in the competition each received free visor cleaning products and the winner, Mia Midgley of Inglewood, won a $300 safety gear voucher.
Six local retail outlets are currently offering discounts on hi-vis vests to complement the event. The Motorcycle Safety Group is made up of club and retailer representatives along with ACC, Police, Roadsafe Taranaki and AA Driver Trainers.

