New Episode: Rear Enders
10 Jul 2014
It’s a soap opera in its own right; you end up in the back of the car,so who’s to blame?
Old school policing and the attitude test
17 Jun 2014
Attitude when dealing with any reasonably serious traffic offence is paramount. And a reasonable approach is equally important from both parties when the law comes into contact with the individual. Some time ago a police officer who was chasing me on an R100RT was livid at my riding. I hadn’t even registered him.
The end of Charlie’s Sheen
12 Jun 2014
Charlie’s loss can be your gain if you read what to do – and what not to do – if you find yourself on a speeding charge. Top solicitor Andrew Dalton explains all…
Paperwork pays off in France…
10 Jun 2014
You may well be part of the exodus of British motorcyclists who go to France to enjoy open roads, the food and the better weather. Enjoy it, but be aware of certain problems involved and how to avoid them…
Mud on the road
22 May 2014
Mud represents a perennial hazard for motorcyclists but it is particularly bad during the sowing season on agricultural roads, and less so during the harvest season.
Time to wrap things up
15 May 2014
If you’re waiting to see if you have any long term repercussions after an accident, make sure you don’t lose out when it comes to re-insuring your bike…
Can I get a witness!
08 May 2014
I was filtering through heavy traffic, moving at less than walking speed. The gap in front of me started closing so I braked, not especially sharply. I was then hit from behind by another bike. Whilst I did not sustain any injuries, my pillion sustained a glancing blow to her foot, but not enough to […]
Sharp bends don’t have to be signed
01 May 2014
I am a pretty experienced motorcyclist. I was riding along rural roads in an area which I do not know particularly well. I started braking for a corner and as I got round the corner it became clear to me that the corner was much, much tighter than I was expecting. Panicking, I decided to […]
What’s the emergency?
24 Apr 2014
Logic suggests you’re at fault when you run into the back of someone else, but this isn’t always the case when you’re dealing with clowns…
To flip up or to shut down?
17 Apr 2014
Flip up helmets. Beloved of couriers, BMW owners, police riders and smokers. But what is the legal consequence of riding with your helmet flipped up? If you get stopped, pointing out that half the officer’s colleagues in the Met Police ‘Flipped up’ is probably not the best starting point…
European Accident Statement
31 Mar 2014
If you are going abroad on your motorcycle this summer, remember to take with you the European Accident Statement form.
Potential earnings lost in an accident
27 Mar 2014
My son’s case is being handled by a solicitor appointed by my insurance company.
Perception and reality of advanced riding
20 Mar 2014
I think learning advanced riding techniques is a good thing but it’s not without some downsides.
Yamaha MT-09 Review
17 Mar 2014
Some of you who follow our Twitter and Facebook feed will see that I had a Yamaha MT-09 for a day whilst my Honda CBR600RR had new chain, sprockets and rear tyre fitted.
Went in for a service, came out damaged
27 Feb 2014
My bike was in for a routine service at my franchised dealer. While there, it was knocked over, scuffed and had some modest fairing cracks.
The law cannot provide you any protection
05 Feb 2014
The law is simple as to what we motorcyclists must wear. Speedos and a buckled, type approved helmet will meet the legal requirements but would look foolish and not really work in our temperate island. Lady riders would do well to put a bikini top on to avoid public decency arrests but that is all […]
We have a winner!
03 Feb 2014
Keith Russell came to collect the last green Kawasaki Ninja from our offices on Monday.
Where’s the warning?
29 Jan 2014
If you come across an unsigned roundabout and have an accident, who is liable?
