Dave Yorke
Freelance journalist
Bike Social contributor and video presenter who swapped police helicopters for something a little more exciting and landed on a police bike.
On a police bike he was a VIPEX rider in Merseyside, working alongside the Special Escort Group in London and has shown a couple of Prime Ministers and most of the Royal family around town .
Not keen on bike thieves, he’s helped police forces across the UK and beyond to take the bike theft fight right to the doors of thieves, addressing the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators conference along the way.
Enabling test rides for some of the biggest manufacturers, if you’ve taken a test ride at Motorcycle Live you’ve probably met him. He’s been riding since he was a teenager, starting on a 50cc Puch and working his way through most things from sports bike to supermoto’s. He currently rides an Africa Twin and he’s happiest when he’s out
Recent Posts
- Biking tips
What documents can the police demand if you're stopped?
Why you DON'T need to carry your paperwork
By Dave Yorke04/12/2023 - Latest News
Restricted roads in Wales drop to 20mph speed limit
The facts about Wales' new law
By Dave Yorke12/09/2023 - Latest News
Government stats show majority of bikers exceed speed limits
Figures have improved but could be much better!
By Dave Yorke24/08/2023 - Biking tips
Speed camera trap myths BUSTED! Why you can't block a speed camera or warn others!
Why you can't block a speed camera or warn others!
By Dave Yorke31/07/2023 - Latest News
Motorcycle thefts are down: How to stop your bike being stolen
Bike thefts are down across the UK
By Dave Yorke30/06/2023 - Biking tips
Can the police speed, jump red lights and break the law?
The truth about police exemptions
By Dave Yorke22/06/2023 - Biking tips
How much weight you can carry on your motorcycle
Overloading your bike is easier than you might think
By Dave Yorke19/05/2023 - Biking tips
Will the police cancel speed camera tickets if you're being chased?
Is there really a 'right to flee'
By Dave Yorke23/03/2023 - New Riders & Training
Using a fake CBT could lead to a 10-year jail term
Fake CBTs put 'other road users at serious risk' say DVSA
By Dave Yorke02/02/2023 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about motorcycle crime? | On the beat: January 2023
Jan 23 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke31/01/2023 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: Christmas & New Year 2022
Dec22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke10/01/2023 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: November 2022
Nov22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke30/11/2022 - Biking tips
Can I ride or drive around protestors blocking roads?
What the law says about getting past protestors
By Dave Yorke10/11/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: October 2022
Oct22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke31/10/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: September 2022
Sep22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke28/09/2022 - Biking tips
What YOU can learn from the Police Special Escort Group
Ex-police escort rider shares his advice
By Dave Yorke20/09/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: August 2022
Aug22 crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke02/09/2022 - Latest News
What are the Police doing about crime? | On the beat: July 2022
Latest crime updates from the UK Police forces
By Dave Yorke15/08/2022 - Biking tips
Are motorcycles allowed in bus lanes? | The law explained
When you can (and can't) ride your motorbike in a bus lane
By Dave Yorke11/07/2022 - Biking tips
UK fixed speed cameras - how accurate are they?
Is the old '10% + 2mph' rule widely accepted?
By Dave Yorke09/06/2022 - Biking tips
Is it illegal to undertake?
An ex-police sergeant explains what undertaking is and if/when it's illegal.
By Dave Yorke01/06/2022 - Biking tips
DVLA delays and riding without a UK driving licence
When you CAN ride or drive without a licence
By Dave Yorke28/04/2022 - Biking tips
Full update on the law around mobile phone use in vehicles
Full update on the law around mobile phone use in vehicles
By Dave Yorke28/03/2022 - Biking tips
Is there a fuel shortage in the UK and can you store petrol at home?
The law around storing fuel at home
By Dave Yorke28/09/2021 - Biking tips
How to ride in the city: 10 safety tips
Police biker explains how to be a safer city rider
By Dave Yorke12/08/2021 - Latest News
Electric makes it into top-ten most sold motorcycles
Electric power pushes BMW down UK registrations
By Dave Yorke08/06/2021 - New Riders & Training
Where's the best place to take your motorcycle test in the UK?
With pass rates ranging from 50.5% to 96.2%, here's where to train!
By Dave Yorke07/04/2021 - Biking tips
Motorcyclists: How to NOT get pulled over by the police
How to keep on the right side of the law
By Dave Yorke01/04/2021 - Biking tips
After Brexit: UK driving licences and number plates
How your licence is changing and what the codes mean
By Dave Yorke22/02/2021 - Biking tips
Why car drivers don't see motorcycles and what YOU can do
How to protect yourself and others on the roads
By Dave Yorke29/01/2021 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Spada Commute textile jacket & trousers review
£79.99 & £79.99 | Budget urban commuter kit review
By Dave Yorke15/01/2021 - Biking tips
Can you be prosecuted from dash-cam footage? Legal FAQ
The facts about dash-cam footage and the law
By Dave Yorke08/01/2021 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Spada Camber laminated motorcycle jacket and trousers review
£239.99 & £189.99 | Budget-friendly laminated waterproof jacket & trousers
By Dave Yorke08/12/2020 - Boots
Tested: Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex motorcycle boots review
£334.99 | Tough, protective, flexible adventure boots
By Dave Yorke24/11/2020 - VMoto
2020 Super Soco CPx Review
We put the sub-£3600 machine to the test
By Dave Yorke11/11/2020 - Helmets
Tested: Caberg X-Trace adventure motorcycle helmet review
£164.99 | Budget-friendly adventure helmet tested
By Dave Yorke13/10/2020 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Spidi All Road textile motorcycle jacket and trousers review
£829.98 | Top-spec adventure textiles tested
By Dave Yorke30/09/2020 - Latest News
Cambs police buys noise testing equipment: What does it mean for motorcycles?
The facts behind exhaust noise analysis
By Dave Yorke20/08/2020 - New Riders & Training
What's the best way to get to work after Coronavirus?
The costs and convenience of commuting on two wheels
By Dave Yorke17/07/2020 - VMoto
Super Soco TC Max electric motorcycle review
60mph top speed and a removable battery: full commuter review
By Dave Yorke16/07/2020 - Bike Features
Where do stolen motorcycles go? Rung, cloned, stripped or exported?
Bike crime investigation by ex-Merseyside police sergeant Dave Yorke
By Dave Yorke26/06/2020 - Security: Alarms & marking systems
Tested: SelectaDNA off-road and quad bike security marking kit review
£49.50 | Reviewed by ex-motorcycle police officer
By Dave Yorke12/06/2020 - Buying & Selling Bikes
How to buy the best ex-police bike | Motorcycle buying advice
Regularly-serviced bargain or a high-mile dog?
By Dave Yorke01/05/2020 - Biking tips
Register off-road motorcycles to beat the thieves
Anti-social riding is up, but registering your bike can help beat it
By Dave Yorke21/04/2020 - Latest News
Will riding bikes be banned due to Coronavirus?
What's the law say about riding motorcycles for leisure during a pandemic?
By Dave Yorke12/03/2020 - Software, Books and Manuals
TESTED: Haynes workshop manual review
The best thing you can buy for your motorcycle
By Dave Yorke05/03/2020 - Biking tips
Road rage: What should you do if someone pulls out on you?
How road rage could lead to a criminal record...
By Dave Yorke28/02/2020 - Bike Features
What is motorcycle police pursuit policy? Do you know better?
Could you make the right decisions in the heat of the moment?
By Dave Yorke06/02/2020 - New Riders & Training
What is BikeSafe advanced motorcycle training?
Ex-police sergeant Dave Yorke talks to the leader of this unique advanced motorcycle training
By Dave Yorke05/02/2020 - Body Armour & Base Layers
Tested: Exotogg Lightweight Inflatable Bodywarmer review
Is trapped air a good enough insulator for motorcycle riding in the cold?
By Dave Yorke27/01/2020 - Motorcycle luggage
Tested: Givi ST608 Sport-T leg bag review
£39 | Three litres of space for your phone, wallet, keys and more...
By Dave Yorke13/01/2020 - Features
How many motorcycles get stolen from racetracks?
Retired police sergeant Dave Yorke finds out how bad it really is...
By Dave Yorke06/12/2019 - Bike Features
Stolen Motorcycle Recovery London
Ex-police sergeant Dave Yorke ask; heroes or vigilantes?
By Dave Yorke01/11/2019 - Latest News
Are police drivers and riders immune from prosecution?
Could Boris Johnson's motorcade riders be at risk of prosecution
By Dave Yorke25/07/2019 - Biking tips
Why do some petrol stations make you take your helmet off?
An Ex-police officer explains that there's more to it than you might think...
By Dave Yorke21/06/2019