Motorcycling in Stoke-on-Trent

Whether you ride a motorcycle, a scooter or a moped we hope you will find some useful information on this website. We want to encourage the use of motorcycles as a means of transport around the city and make sure that you stay safe.

Travelling by motorcycle is great fun and helps to reduce congestion and pollution. We are trying to create an environment in Stoke-on-Trent where motorcyclists are welcome.

More information

Please take the time to look around these pages and check out the links to other interesting sites. They all offer useful information to help you get the most out of riding a motorbike. We want you to have fun and enjoy it but most of all we want you to stay safe.

Motorcycle parking

There are dedicated and secure FREE motorcycle parking bays in Hanley, Longton, Tunstall, Burslem and Stoke. We are looking at where more security measures are needed. Follow the links at the side of this page to see where you can park.

Stoke Motorcycle User Group

In May 2000 we set up the Stoke Motorcycle User Group (known as SMUG). The group was set up for people with an interest in motorcycles and motorcycling issues with the aim of promoting and improving motorcycling in Stoke-on-Trent.

SMUG is run by the city council for the benefit of motorcyclists and anyone is welcome. Follow the link at the side of this page to find out more.

Reporting hazards

If you spot a hazard, such as a pothole or fuel spillage, on any road in Stoke-on-Trent, please report it by phoning Stoke-on-call on 01782 234234. You can call this number Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Out of hours emergencies can also currently be reported via this number.

If you find a problem on either the A500 (D-Road) or the A50 you need to contact the Highways Agency who look after these roads. You can phone 08457 50 40 30 or email ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk.

Bikers card

We have produced a handy wallet-sized card for motorcyclists with the contact details for hazard reporting and also general enquiries. Cards should be available at all local motorcycle dealers and accessory shops and with all motorcycle trainers. You can view the card from the link at the bottom of the page.

Diesel spills

As well as publicising the contact numbers to report diesel spills we are working with local bus companies and hauliers to promote good practice when filling diesel tanks and to make drivers aware of how dangerous spilled diesel can be to motorcyclists.

We have produced a sticker to act as a reminder when drivers fill their tanks. Our own fleet of service vehicles were the first to display these stickers and now many other local bus and haulage companies have also joined the initiative.

Contact us

For more information about any aspect of motorcycling or if you have any comments or questions you can contact us by email transportation@stoke.gov.uk or phone 01782 232149. Please also contact us if you have trouble finding our bikers card or if you would like any of our diesel caution stickers.

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