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Do I need mirrors on my Vespa
My Vespa recently had a wing mirror broken and I was wondering if it is legal to have just one wing mirror? No one seems to know. Cheers Ben, London Answer The answer lies within The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. There is no legal requirement to have mirrors on a motorcycle. […]
Can I filter over chevrons
I was out riding last month and approached a long line of stationary vehicles that were queueing because of temporary traffic lights. To make progress I started filtering on the right of the traffic using an area with broken chevrons. As I approached a junction on the left and just before the chevron area ended, […]
Accident on an Orca lane separator
Last month I was riding along, minding my own business, when I lost the front end on an ‘Orca’ cycle lane separator. The Orca was supposed to be parallel with the white line for the cycle lane, but it was horizontal and protruding into the main road. I didn’t see it until it was too […]
What exactly is contributory negligence
What exactly is contributory negligence? I’m in the process of making a claim after I was knocked off by a car which just pulled into my path from a garage forecourt, as I was filtering through traffic. My solicitor told me that liability for the accident had been admitted by the other side and then […]
What are the pillion rules
What are the rules on carrying a passenger on my bike and is there an age limit on being a pillion passenger? I ask because my wife is showing an interest as is my daughter! Allen Tunnock, Bath Answer If you want to carry a passenger on your motorcycle you must have a full […]
Diplomatic immunity
No one can have escaped the recent news surrounding the tragic story of the biker killed in an accident with a US diplomat’s wife. Who does diplomatic immunity apply to and are there other “immunities” available to prevent prosecutions and claims against people who commit road traffic offences? Hamish Douglas, by e-mail Answer The […]
Can I claim against a reckless cyclist
I was riding along the Finchley Road in London when a cyclist came out of a side road to my left without stopping at the junction. I did my best to not take him out but lost control and came off myself. I ended up crushing my ankle and am still on crutches. Although the […]
Accident after road repair
Last week, I was riding my bike along a wet country road in North Wales and was negotiating a bend when my bike lost traction and I ended up in a ditch. Fortunately I was able to pick myself up and when I went to inspect the road I noticed that the road had recently […]
Should I appeal court decision
I was in court last week as a result of my bike accident. I was claiming against a car driver for injuries caused in the accident but I lost my case. My brother said I could appeal the court’s decision and have a retrial. Basically the accident involved the car driver turning in front of […]
Who is at fault for filtering crash
I was filtering down a line of slowly moving traffic just on the inside of the central white line at about 5mph faster than slow-moving traffic, when the car I was just drawing up to turned sharply right across my path, without indicating; I had no chance to take evasive action and was knocked off […]
Late penalty notice after house move
I recently moved house but before I could change the address on my driving licence I was caught by a speed camera. My former landlord didn’t forward the penalty notice to me and I have just received a court summons. I would have been happy to accept the fine and points on my licence but […]
Riding without insurance
I got pulled by the police. They said their records showed that my bike was not insured. I explained that I was insured and used my mobile to show the Insurance e-mail I had with the certificate. They were having none of it and said that their records show the vehicle as uninsured and the […]
Can I claim for crash on winter grit
On Saturday morning, I had a low speed accident on a roundabout that was heavily gritted. The front wheel went from under me half way around it and I believe it was because of the grit. Although it was dry it was a bit frosty out. Would it be silly to try and get any […]
Dangerous acceleration
I have received a letter from a firm of solicitors saying that I was responsible for their client’s injuries and seeking compensation from me. They claim their car driver has whiplash injuries. I was following an Audi on my Yamaha V-MAX ZX12R and as I went to overtake when it was a clear straight ahead, […]
Damage while bike being recovered
While out one night in August I needed to call out recovery on my 1978 triumph t140. My insurer uses Call Assist which then used Burke Brothers recovery. After waiting over 3 hours until 2 am they turned up with a flat-bed recovery truck and insisted it went on its side stand saying its company […]
Is high-viz worth it?
I am new to riding and my partner insists I buy a high visibility waistcoat to go over my Kevlar armoured jacket. I am used to wearing one from my lessons. My search of the internet has led me to lots of forums and there is differing opinion as to the extent the high visibility […]
Stung after collision caused by bees!
In September, I was on my side of a dual carriageway on my Firestorm. A Landrover came across from other side and hit me knocking me off and injuring me. The driver of the Landrover blamed his swerve on a bee sting and his lawyers are arguing I have no case due to no negligence […]
Liability for filtering accident
I have received a liability offer in my accident claim which resulted from a filtering accident. The offer is 50% in my favour meaning I am 50% to blame. My solicitor thinks I should accept it but how do I know what is right as I think it was mainly the car driver’s fault. I […]
Horse poo on the road
When travelling through a nearby village I came to a sharp bend and there was horse manure in lumps and spread over the road where the cars had driven over it. After about another 200 yards the traffic was all stopped. There was a hunt going on with horses and dogs on the road which […]
Do I need a lawyer after RTA?
I had an accident six weeks ago and the other driver’s insurers have contacted me and said that I don’t need a lawyer. They’ve repaired my bike told me that I probably won’t need to see a medical expert to get a pay-out. They seem pretty reasonable but my Dad is telling me that I […]