“We’ve unfortunately seen the aftermath of what happens when someone comes off without wearing the right gear...the extra five minutes it takes to put some protective gear on could save their skin - or their life”. That’s the message Sergeant Justin Embleton-Smith and Constable Nick Pytellek of the State Highway Patrol Solo Unit want to leave everyone with this #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth. Their unit is dedicated to making sure riders get home safely, and a huge part of that is making sure you’ve got the right gear. They’re both passionate about the bikes themselves – it is what drew them to their current role - but their attraction to policing was deeper than just the passion for bikes. As Nick puts it “I was working retail while studying Law and knew it wasn’t working for me. I started out as a PSO, did my general duties and then managed to land at the Solo Unit. The fact I get to ride a bike for work and help the community, I’m ecstatic about it”. Meanwhile, Justin followed in th...