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Inspector Alleyne Maximea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Commonwealth of Dominica Police (CDPF) is focused on promoting safe riding practices, enforcing helmet use, and working with organizers and participants to ensure the Dominica Bike Festival 2025 is a safe and enjoyable event for all.<\/p>\n

This was according to\u00a0Assistant Commissioner of Police\u00a0(ACP) Inspector Alleyne Maximea while addressing the official launching ceremony of the 2nd Annual Dominica Bike Festival 2025 held this week.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of local, regional, and international bikers are gearing up to participate in the three-day event scheduled for July 25-27.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force will support any activity organized in compliance [with] the laws of our island and is geared towards improving our tourism product and generating income on our island, hence our reason for supporting this bike festival,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Maximea continued, \u201cThe police emphasize the safety at Dominica Bike Festival, strictly enforcing the motor helmet on, ride on, safety is a must.\u201d<\/p>\n

Furthermore, he noted that the police is working to promote safe riding, \u201cand I must say that this afternoon we have observed a lackadaisical attitude in the use of the helmets and that we do not subscribe to.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to educating motorcyclists on the need for the use of helmets, Maximea indicated that police officers are also obligated to enforce the law on the use of helmets.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all must encourage all positive behaviours in enhancing safe riding,\u201d Maximea urged.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, he emphasized that the police are collaborating with and seeking the assistance of all responsible motorcyclists to help clamp down and encourage against irresponsible stunts and reckless behaviour on the public roads.<\/p>\n

He called on bikers and patrons to adhere to the guidelines agreed to by the committee for\u00a0the duration of the activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake heed to instructions that are given by the security marshals that will be at the event, and the police during the entirety of this activity,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cThis bike festival is quickly becoming a tourism product for the island, however,\u00a0 we are prioritizing safety for bikers, patrons, and other drivers and citizens of our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maximea further urged all cyclists, \u201cfirst have respect for yourself, have respect for your fellow citizens, have respect for the police, have respect for the law.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish you a safe and incident-free event,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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