DORSET Police have released a video warning motorcyclists to ride carefully.

It follows an increase in the number of bikers involved in collisions on county roads.

Dorset Traffic Cops have released the video on their Facebook page of a motorcyclist driving dangerously before a very close call with a lorry.

A statement on the page said: "The rider of this motorcycle was lucky not to be more seriously injured after riding in the manner he was.

"He sustained a broken leg but fortunately did not go beneath the lorry.

"If you're on a motorcycle, ride carefully, within the speed limits and ride with consideration to other road users."