Databike is a 600cc Fazer motorbike fitted with equipment to collect road environment and rider data from the unique perspective of two wheels.  

Launched by TRL, the Databike carries a Provida 3000 camera and video system.   The system uses a fixed camera on the front of the bike and a second 'roving' camera that can be attached to the rear, or on to the rider's helmet.

Information is presented on one screen when the video is played back. Data collected can be used by councils to identify risk as part of road safety and accident prevention work. By riding a motorbike along a route with a history of motorcycle collisions it will be possible to gain insights into rider behaviour not afforded by data collected by either a car driver or cyclist.

For further information please visit www.surveyormagazine.com or www.trl.co.uk�

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