# @victoriapolice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C7alz8oPc9B
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/18099247-victoriapolice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/50cc883957.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-05-26T02:48:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Victoria Police (@victoriapolice) — https://gondola.cc/victoriapolice

## Caption

Say g’day to Reservist Garth Smith 🙋‍♂️ ⁣
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Victoria Police Historical Society rediscovered this gem of the local legend. Garth was part of the Geelong Mobile Traffic Section in 1969, before rejoining Victoria Police as a reservist, which he still does to this day. ⁣
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It’s been quite some time since Garth was last on a motorbike, but we were lucky to recreate this happy snap to compare the changes in motorcycle safety over the past 50 years. ⁣
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Since Garth last strapped on his helmet and riding boots, numerous improvements to motorcycles and road systems have taken place to ensure rider safety, including: ⁣
🏍️ A significant advancement to protective gear that has improved performance and crash protection. ⁣
🏍️ Protection from all elements (rain, hail or shine) to combat rider awareness and fatigue. ⁣
🏍️ Improved impact and abrasion resistance and better weather resistance and ventilation. ⁣
🏍️ Higher visibility materials and reflective tape. ⁣
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Motorbike safety features have also included better engine performance and braking, improved brakes and electronic stability control just to name a few. ⁣
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With all these improvements, motorcycle fatalities are still at an alarming high. As a rider, take advantage of safety gear that’s made available to you and be aware of the unique factors you’ll face when on the road. ⁣
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To learn more about staying safe on the roads head to the link in our bio 🔗⁣
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#NationalVolunteerWeek #MotorcyleSafety #RoadSafety #DriveSafe #RoadPolicing⁣

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## Tags

roadpolicing, drivesafe, motorcylesafety, roadsafety, nationalvolunteerweek

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