White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors have been writing for various motorcycle magazines for a number of years, bringing our specialism in everything to do with the law and motorbikes to the public.
We are putting together a database of articles that may assist you and will hopefully be of interest. The current database of articles can be found on our blog or by clicking on the magazine covers below.
All articles are reproduced here with kind permission from the respective magazine.
Slapped with a ban
09 Jan 2020
I work at a pub and after work I usually stop for a cheeky pint or two with the locals after hours.
When two tribes go to law
26 Dec 2019
While it might be a good idea to be as visible as you can on a motorcycle there is much to be said for riding discreetly.
Should I have been wearing ‘specialist’ trousers?
19 Dec 2019
I decided to take the scenic route to pick up a takeaway curry for myself and my husband – top boxes are very useful.
Auxiliary lights for motorcycles
12 Dec 2019
Are super-bright auxiliary lights legal on a motorcycle? Are they even worth the bother?
‘Sorry’ is not the hardest word
05 Dec 2019
Urban myth has it that If you apologise for a collision, it is an admission of liability.
Should I pay to get proof of no-claims discount?
28 Nov 2019
I have insured my bike through a well-known insurance company for the last four years and am now changing insurer.
Crash, bang, wallop!
21 Nov 2019
Riding bikes isn’t without risk, so is it right to point blame if you cause yourself to crash?
Seafront calamity
14 Nov 2019
I convinced my girlfriend to hop on as pillion so we could cruise down Great Yarmouth seafront
Negligent service
07 Nov 2019
I took my GS1200 to my local dealer. They assured me it was all serviced properly and I handed over my hard-earned cash. Literally after about 10 miles on the way home the rear wheel seized up.
Can I claim for a motorcycle accident in France after Brexit?
05 Nov 2019
I went away with a couple of motorcycle mates touring around France for three weeks in August. We were on the home stretch when I got knocked off by an old boy driving the ever-stylish Citroën 2cv.
Bike finance reversal
31 Oct 2019
About a year ago I got my first ever new bike after 25 years of riding. I can say it was the happiest day of my life (don’t tell my wife!).
Non-PC Plod
24 Oct 2019
My son was pulled over for an alleged 65 in a 30mph zone. The police officer arranged to see him at home. My son was very nervous as he is just about to start his Army recruit training.
Fess up or pay the price…
17 Oct 2019
You receive the ‘name the rider document’ for your bike. The obligation to name the driver requires a notice to be served within 14 days on the registered keeper, asking you who the rider was.
Vision Collision
10 Oct 2019
I live 10 miles from where I work and do weird shifts, so ‘Harriet’ the Honda CBR125 has been a life-saver (the bus service was never gonna cut it).
Rat Race
03 Oct 2019
I was on my usual rat-race run out of Rotherham when I got stuck behind a bus, which was stuck behind a truck. Gridlock! I had a sneaky peek around the side and decided to go for a cheeky overtake.
High as a kite
26 Sep 2019
I put my hands up. I regularly smoke weed and have done for years. I read your article last month and am worried I have problems with my case.
How heavy is too heavy?
19 Sep 2019
Can you get in trouble with the law for overloading your motorcycle?
