Glasgow councillor calls for new vehicle rules after brother's tragic death
dailyrecord.co.ukA Scots councillor is calling for action over off-road vehicles after his brother tragically died after being struck by a motorbike.
David Gow, 79, passed away in February last year following a collision on Balmore Road in Glasgow. Since then, his son Craig has been advocating for stricter controls on off-road vehicles.
Now, Allan Gow, an SNP councillor representing the city’s Canal ward, is urging Glasgow City Council to collaborate with both the Scottish and UK governments to address the issue.
One proposed measure is a legal change to mandate the registration of off-road vehicles, a move that could improve “policing, identification, and enforcement.” “There will be other fatalities, there will be other accidents,” Cllr Gow said, adding the victims are not just those who are struck by vehicles.“Victims are often those riding the bikes.
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