Snake Pass: Police issue warning after “reckless” behaviour on dangerous Peak District road where 31 bikers were killed or seriously injured
Police have issued an appeal to motorists after “reckless behaviour” on a dangerous Peak District road.
Police conducted speed checks on the A57 Snake Pass on Tuesday, March 17, and witnessed a number of motorists behaving recklessly.
Officers have now issued an urgent appeal to road users travelling via Snake Pass, infamous for the high number of serious accidents.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Regrettably, we observed poor driving standards along the A57, with numerous motorists—both motorcyclists and car drivers—exhibiting reckless behaviour, seemingly made worse by the sunny conditions.
“We would like to remind the public that the A57 has a notably high number of accidents, particularly during the spring and summer months.
"These incidents are often associated with excessive speed or poor driving practices.
"We encourage all road users to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits, particularly on the A57, to ensure the safety of all members of our community.”
According the Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership statistics during the summer months between March 1, 2019, and October 31, 2024, there were at least 42 collisions on Snake Pass involving motorcyclists.
In the same time there were at least 48 biker injuries reported, while 31 bikers were seriously injured or killed.
All incidents took place during daylight hours and 83% of collisions occurred in fine weather.
Over half of the collisions happened on bends, while two-thirds of the incidents took place on weekends.
Snake Pass is considered one of the most dangerous roads across the UK and police regularly issue appeals to motorists urging all road users to be particularly careful on the A57.