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.
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…
Off-road with no tax?
10 Apr 2014
I have just bought a DRZ400 with road tyres It hasn’t got an MoT or Tax, but instead of spending money on this I’m thinking of spending it on some knobblies and going ‘off-road’ for some giggles There are loads of local woods, parks and farmland, so I figured as long as I stick to […]
Dodgy eBay buyer
03 Apr 2014
I put my old Yamaha Fazer 1000 up on eBay, and had a chap visit for a look before placing a bid. I let him have a spin around the block, but he clipped an old lady on a zebra crossing. The police were involved, and he’s getting done for careless driving. That’s fair enough […]
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.
Muppet Solicitor
13 Mar 2014
Do I have to stick with my insurer panel appointed solicitor? He is a muppet. Some ‘spoon’ banged into the rear of my bike at a junction.
Road tentacles
06 Mar 2014
I was riding on my old CB750k2, and there were some of those rubber tubes across the road that measure the traffic, attached to a metal box chained to a lamppost.
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.
Foreign Driver Accidents
19 Feb 2014
In my opinion, in recent years there has been a noticeable increase on British roads of foreign cars. I would be grateful if you could give some advice in case I have an accident with a foreign driver. In the event of any kind of accident involving a motorcycle and a foreign vehicle driven on […]
Dog Vs Bike
12 Feb 2014
I was riding along my local high street when a chihuahua dog (yes, the really small type) called Twinkle jumped out of her owner’s handbag and ran straight out in front of me, causing me to swerve, crash into a massive pile of rubbish outside the local kebab shop and fall off. Not my coolest […]
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 […]
Where’s the warning?
29 Jan 2014
If you come across an unsigned roundabout and have an accident, who is liable?
Can I swap my company car for a company bike?
22 Jan 2014
I work in the print trade and spend a lot of time on the road, usually over 30,000 miles a year. I could work a lot more effectively by travelling by motorbike, but before I raise it with my boss (also a biker) I want to know if I can legally chop my company car […]
Can I use a bike as my business vehicle?
15 Jan 2014
I’m considering getting a bike for my work. I’m a self-employed mobile auto electrician working in London, with most of my work in the City and West End. I can carry all my tools and kit in one large toolbox. With a bike I avoid the Congestion Charge, delays and sitting in traffic burning diesel.
Can wearing a dark visor invalidate my insurance?
08 Jan 2014
What are the insurance implications of a tinted visor? I’m interested in a light tint visor, with less tint than a ‘normal’ pair of sunglasses.
