Police have issued a road safety warning over motorcycles following another fatality on the weekend.

Acting Inspector Ian Mathewson said that police have called on riders to slow down, ride responsibly and wear appropriate safety gear after a 47 year old Western Australian man was killed on Henty Road near Pyramid Creek about 1.20pm on Saturday.

“All of the 5 fatalities that have occurred on Tasmanian roads this year have involved motorcyclists and that is totally unacceptable. People need to take responsibility for their actions on our roads,” Acting Inspector Mathewson said.

“We’re calling on riders to protect themselves and other road users by riding responsibly, ensuring they’re licensed and their motorbike is registered and roadworthy, and by wearing appropriate safety gear. It’s for their own safety.

“We’re also asking other motorists to be mindful of motorcycles on the road as riders are vulnerable road users.”

Acting Inspector Mathewson called on interstate or international riders and motorists travelling in Tasmania to be prepared for the changing nature of road conditions.

“We’re asking all road users – particularly those unfamiliar with our roads – to slow down, pay attention all the time and drive to road conditions.”

Acting Inspector Mathewson said that while most road users respect each other and themselves enough to stick to the road rules and limits, there are some who continue to believe they are above the law and that the rules do not apply to them.

“If you are detected by police riding dangerously, there’s a high probability your bike will be seized,” he said.

“Our message for all road users – both motorcyclists and motorists – is to slow down and share the road – it’s for everyone’s safety.”