Abstract
This paper was presented to the national road safety symposium in canbera in 1972. It is concerned with cyclist and motorcyclist accidents and suggests ways of reducing them. Examples are given of the high accident rate of two wheeled vehicles. Inexperience of the rider is a predominant factor in the accidents. Motor cycles are the main problem. Accidents to pedal cycle riders have been falling, despite an increase in their sales. The following methods to reduce motor cycle casualties are suggested (a) daytime use of lights; (b) training schemes; (c) anti-lock braking; (d) passive restraint systems for crash protection. The use of bicycles on footpaths is suggested as a means of reducing accidents.