Dave Yorke
Freelance journalist
Bike Social contributor and video presenter who swapped police helicopters for something a little more exciting and landed on a police bike.
On a police bike he was a VIPEX rider in Merseyside, working alongside the Special Escort Group in London and has shown a couple of Prime Ministers and most of the Royal family around town .
Not keen on bike thieves, he’s helped police forces across the UK and beyond to take the bike theft fight right to the doors of thieves, addressing the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators conference along the way.
Enabling test rides for some of the biggest manufacturers, if you’ve taken a test ride at Motorcycle Live you’ve probably met him. He’s been riding since he was a teenager, starting on a 50cc Puch and working his way through most things from sports bike to supermoto’s. He currently rides an Africa Twin and he’s happiest when he’s out
Recent Posts
- Biking tips
What documents can the police demand if you're stopped?
Why you DON'T need to carry your paperwork
By Dave Yorke04/12/2023 - Latest News
Restricted roads in Wales drop to 20mph speed limit
The facts about Wales' new law
By Dave Yorke12/09/2023 - Latest News
Government stats show majority of bikers exceed speed limits
Figures have improved but could be much better!
By Dave Yorke24/08/2023 - Biking tips
Speed camera trap myths BUSTED! Why you can't block a speed camera or warn others!
Why you can't block a speed camera or warn others!
By Dave Yorke31/07/2023 - Latest News
Motorcycle thefts are down: How to stop your bike being stolen
Bike thefts are down across the UK
By Dave Yorke30/06/2023 - Biking tips
Can the police speed, jump red lights and break the law?
The truth about police exemptions
By Dave Yorke22/06/2023 - Biking tips
How much weight you can carry on your motorcycle
Overloading your bike is easier than you might think
By Dave Yorke19/05/2023 - Biking tips
Will the police cancel speed camera tickets if you're being chased?
Is there really a 'right to flee'
By Dave Yorke23/03/2023 - New Riders & Training
Using a fake CBT could lead to a 10-year jail term
Fake CBTs put 'other road users at serious risk' say DVSA
By Dave Yorke02/02/2023 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about motorcycle crime? | On the beat: January 2023
Jan 23 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke31/01/2023 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: Christmas & New Year 2022
Dec22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke10/01/2023 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: November 2022
Nov22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke30/11/2022 - Biking tips
Can I ride or drive around protestors blocking roads?
What the law says about getting past protestors
By Dave Yorke10/11/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: October 2022
Oct22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke31/10/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: September 2022
Sep22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke28/09/2022 - Biking tips
What YOU can learn from the Police Special Escort Group
Ex-police escort rider shares his advice
By Dave Yorke20/09/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: August 2022
Aug22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke02/09/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: July 2022
Latest crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke15/08/2022 - Biking tips
Are motorcycles allowed in bus lanes? | The law explained
When you can (and can't) ride your motorbike in a bus lane
By Dave Yorke11/07/2022 - Biking tips
UK fixed speed cameras - how accurate are they?
Is the old '10% + 2mph' rule widely accepted?
By Dave Yorke09/06/2022 - Biking tips
Is it illegal to undertake?
An ex-police sergeant explains what undertaking is and if/when it's illegal.
By Dave Yorke01/06/2022 - Biking tips
DVLA delays and riding without a UK driving licence
When you CAN ride or drive without a licence
By Dave Yorke28/04/2022 - Biking tips
Full update on the law around mobile phone use in vehicles
Full update on the law around mobile phone use in vehicles
By Dave Yorke28/03/2022 - Biking tips
Is there a fuel shortage in the UK and can you store petrol at home?
The law around storing fuel at home
By Dave Yorke28/09/2021