You and your insurer
18 Jul 2024
If you have been unlucky enough to have been knocked off this article is of immense importance to you. I won’t mince my words; you become a traded commodity for insurers/claims management companies and law firms. That is sad but true.
Defective Bike – Dealership
04 Jul 2024
Nothing quite takes the shine off a new bike purchase than a fault appearing. I am sure we have all been there and some dealers are better than others at putting things right, but where do you stand legally?
Horsing Around
27 Jun 2024
What happens if you get kicked off a bike by a horse? Well, since you asked…
Motorcycle Insurance, the law and modifications
20 Jun 2024
Ahh the age-old question about insurance and your motorcycle. What do you need to declare? Is it enough? Have you missed anything off, what should have been included? Is the bike under-insured? Can they void my policy?
Criminal and civil courts, and you…
13 Jun 2024
You would think a criminal conviction against a biker would automatically debar any successful civil claim. Oddly the answer is no, it would not.
Navigating Road Hazards
06 Jun 2024
Spring is well and truly on us but the roads, sometimes, leave us wanting. A mild winter has prevented serious deterioration, but local authority budgets haven’t kept up with the required repairs. So, if you find yourself hitting a pothole, loose gravel, or a spillage this useful guide should tell you everything you need to […]
Biking not broken by Brexit
30 May 2024
Brexit may have brought some changes to biker’s lives but there’s one situation where the law, thankfully is still clear cut. And that’s in a certain situation for bikers in accidents abroad.
A European Trackday
Thinking of doing a Euro trackday in the near future? Then you might want to read this…
When the Police drive recklessly
23 May 2024
It is trite law, following the Court of Appeal decision in Nettleship v Weston that a learner driver owes the same duty of care as an experienced and skilled driver.
When the Met Police get involved
17 May 2024
It’s here! – the latest video in our Truth About Series goes live today at 4.30pm.
The Perfect Day
19 Apr 2024
Does anyone remember this video? It’s of a Perfect Day and showed a biker out on his ride getting a helpful hand from road signs that told him exactly of the hazards and dangers ahead.
The Crash That’s NOT ALWAYS Your Fault
26 Mar 2024
It’s a commonly held but actually incorrect belief that a rear-end shunt is the fault of the second driver.
Should motorcycles be allowed in bus lanes as standard across the country?
20 Mar 2024
That’s the question that is at the heart of a new Government consultation which began on Sunday.
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?
On Air: The Truth About…
15 Feb 2024
It’s here – it’s the launch day of the new video series by White Dalton Motorcycle Solicitors.
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
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.
