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.
‘Bicycle’ loophole?
14 Mar 2024
I have recently been stopped by the Met Police and offered a fixed penalty offer of three points and a fine for stopping in an ‘Advanced Stop Line’ box on my ‘motor bicycle’ in London.
A right old mess
07 Mar 2024
If you crash on debris, dirt, or even a big splat of cow dung, do you have a claim? And who is to blame?
Speeding in Spain
29 Feb 2024
I’m a police officer and have been on the job for nearly ten years. I’ve got a mate who’s been in six months longer than me and he has just been re-vetted.
Poor signage by the council played a part in my collision. Do I have a claim?
22 Feb 2024
I was riding along a very minor C-class country road. The road itself was quite challenging: it had a series of sharp bends on a steep descent with a very pronounced camber.
Disability and Accident Compensation Dilemma
15 Feb 2024
My wife has always hankered after a motorbike after riding pillion on an old flame’s bike back in the day.
Biker Club’s Costly GoPro Fiasco
08 Feb 2024
Despite living in a tiny village, we have a huge concentration of bikers. We started a club about 15 years ago and we’ve got around 15-20 ‘oldies’ and about 10 ‘young ‘uns’.
Listening to Music
01 Feb 2024
Is it legal to listen to music while you ride? Will you fall foul of the law if you wear AirPods inside your helmet?
A bit too speedy
25 Jan 2024
Going too fast won’t work in your favour in court, but it doesn’t mean your case will be automatically dismissed.
Winning at Trial?
18 Jan 2024
Beware of hire bikes… they are not always the golden ticket you might think them to be
Crash, Chips, and a Faulty Fix
11 Jan 2024
I have an old Honda Gold Wing GL1500 that I have owned for the past 20-odd years. It is a big old bus, but I love it and do all the work on it myself, predominantly because I don’t trust anyone else.
Headcams and the Law
04 Jan 2024
If you film your riding with a head cam, know that it can be used against you if you’re doing something naughty.
Seeking Answers on the Road
28 Dec 2023
I have been left in a right pickle and I really don’t know which way to turn.
Uninsurable or Uninformed?
21 Dec 2023
I was hoping to buy a BMW R1200GS and I had sourced one but the seller told me he had removed a failed ABS system: the bike is now non-ABS.
Spanish Speeding Surprise
14 Dec 2023
I’m a police officer and have been in the job for nearly 10 years.
From Biking Bliss to Icy Abyss
07 Dec 2023
I am an all-year-round biker for the simple fact I don’t have a car licence and I love riding bikes.
Does Lightweight Trail Gear Lighten Your Wallet in Court?
30 Nov 2023
What are the consequences of having a road accident while wearing lightweight trail riding gear, and could it limit any resulting claim for damages in court?
Fuelish Fiasco
23 Nov 2023
I ran into the back of a car that had run out of fuel and had conked out about 10-12 metres past a blind bend.
Road Closed
16 Nov 2023
Will ignoring a road closed sign at a set of roadworks get you into trouble with the law?
