Bikelawyer’s Andrew Campbell, is MCN’s Legal expert and columnist writing the weekly MCN Law column. Andrew has been writing for MCN for over a decade. Readers write in with their questions and Andrew answers them. Links to the weekly law columns can be found below.
Refund after cancelled MotoGP event
I wondered if you could help? I bought 5 gold tickets for the Czech Motogp through the Motogp website, Dorna Sports. I received an email offering a refund in...
Is it illegal to ride one handed?
Whilst out riding with a couple of mates we got pulled over by the police. Apparently the officer saw two of us riding with one hand on the handle...
Can I claim for moped v e-scooter?
In June I was riding my moped to work in Cardiff. It was a single lane road in each direction with kerbs both sides and the speed limit was...
Time limit for prosecution after flashed by speed camera
First of all, I’m a big fan of your column in MCN. It’s very insightful and always useful for future reference. My question is, I received a speeding fine...
Rights after dealer left me out of pocket
I recently viewed and agreed to buy a bike from a dealer who was selling it on behalf of a customer. When I viewed the bike the v5 and...
Commuting not covered by insurance
In December last year I was riding to work when I had an accident with a small van on a roundabout. I agreed with my lawyer that I would...
Pillion behind rider over the limit
I have a compensation claim due to an accident last summer. I was on the back of my friend’s bike as he was giving me a lift home. We...
Illegal U Turn Motorcycle Accident Crash
Last summer I was out on a ride on a sunny Saturday in Hampshire. I came upon a long row of stop start traffic so I decided to carefully...
Collision with pedestrian
I was riding my scooter to work when traffic came to a stop ahead. There was nothing coming the other way so I filtered past the traffic queue at...
Outstanding finance on bike I bought
Last month I bought a second hand motorcycle from a private seller for £4,000. I have just received a letter from a finance company claiming that there is outstanding...
Who is liable for brake fail accident?
Last month I was riding normally when the traffic in front of me came to a stop unexpectedly. I applied my brakes but they failed, causing me to go...
What if he made me crash?
I had a near miss on the weekend which I can’t stop thinking about. A van driver pulled across my path from a junction and the driver didn’t even...
Can I make invoices for money I’ve paid?
I was taken out whilst filtering on my BMW R1200 in September 2018. My claim has gone very smoothly with my solicitors until we have reached a point where...
Pot Hole Accident Claim
I came off when my front wheel hit a pothole and unfortunately had some nasty bruising and a broken wrist as a result. I have complained to the council...
Insurer wants to get a life expectancy report in my claim
I was knocked off my moped 2 years ago and my compensation claim has been ongoing without an issue until recently. I was in the armed forces for 10...
What’s the law on e-scooters?
During lock-down I have noticed loads of people riding electronic scooters in my local area. I am half tempted to buy one and use it to commute to work....
Hard to find solicitor for child pillion claim
I had an accident a week ago. I was carrying my 16 year old son on the back when a car pulled out of a side road without looking....
Am I allowed to use phone as sat-nav?
I wonder if you could help me clarify if I am allowed to use my phone sat-nav whilst riding my bike? It is in a holder fixed to the...
Claim after being blinded by headlights
I have a problem with my claim which I am pursuing following a bike accident at night in February. I was returning from my night shift at the restaurant...
Same occasion defence
I have just received court papers to telling me I must appear in court for not being in proper control and driving without due care and attention. I was...
