Why are some drivers so opposed to being passed by filtering motorcyclists?

I am a motorcyclist who will always take the opportunity of filtering when it presents itself. This is part of the point of a motorcycle. When scything between lanes of traffic, one is in a state of high...

Why aren't people forced to wear high visibility clothing when on foot on the road?

After a couple of incidents I witnessed this week it is so clear to me of the benefits of always wearing high visibility jackets at a breakdown situation or similar. Rule 274 of the Highway Code only advises...

What do you think of small capacity Chinese-built motorcycles?

I am looking to buy a small 125cc motorbike for around town. Most seem to be about £2000 up, yet I also see some on the web I think from China for around £700. Do you know if they are any good or is it...

Are accident management companies pushing up insurance premiums?

No wonder insurances are increasing fast. The major problem appears to be caused by the insurers, whilst uninsured drivers no doubt bear a considerable part. My granddaughter had an accident on her motorbike...

Mileage and odometer mismatch.

I just bought a scooter and the mileage meter reading is 7500 miles, while in the latest mot certificate it was 14,300. The guy who sold me the bike told me that he had replaced all the dashboard, odometer,...

Should I SORN my old motorcycle that hasn't been taxed since 1999?

I have an old motorbike registered in 1994 but not taxed since 1999 (I think that was the last date it was taxed). I bought it in 1999 to do track days on and have never used it on the road since. I don’t...

Where can I report dangerous potholes that need repairing?

I am currently visiting the Bedworth area. I was here in January and was shocked by the state of the roads. The roundabout below junction three of the M6 had huge holes in the road surface, and they are...

Transferring numberplate from an old vehicle

I wish to sell a registration number from a motorcycle that has not been on the road for many years. How do I go about this?

Why was an EU committee meeting on motorcycle type approval dismissed by committee members?

On 28 February MEP Wim van de Camp, as Rapporteur, presented his report to The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) and representatives of the European Commission regarding the EU Commission's...

My motorcycle seized a day after being serviced due to low oil. What are my rights?

My question concerns a motorcycle, but that is not significant as I believe the circumstances would apply equally to a car. On 22 June this year I bought myself a brand new motorcycle as a fun bike. It...