Professor Alex Stedmon’s Contribution to Motorcycle Road Safety

That the Parliament acknowledges the exceptional contribution to road and motorcycle safety made by the late Professor Alex Stedmon, who was a leading expert in human factors psychology; recognises what it considers to be his pivotal role in the development, trial and evaluation of the innovative Perceptual Rider Information to Maximise Enjoyment and Expertise (PRIME) interventions; understands that these measures have delivered significant improvements in motorcyclist behaviour and substantial reductions in collisions on Scotland’s roads; further understands that the PRIME project, developed and trialled on Scotland’s roads, has received national and international recognition, including the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award and is now being adopted by road authorities across Scotland, the UK and beyond; commends Professor Stedmon’s commitment to applying behavioural science to improve road safety outcomes, including his dedication to completing and publishing his final research findings following a terminal diagnosis; considers that his work represents a lasting legacy that will continue to save lives, and expresses its deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.