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Will I lose my licence if I've been summonsed?

Marc Abbott, 05 February 2010 17:06

I have nine points on my licence, all due to speeding offences, and I've recently had another one for doing 49mph in a 30mph limit. This time I have been summonsed to go to court and I'm worried that I may be disqualified from riding. Will I?Ian Woodhouse, Birmingham The short answer is yes. The reason you've received a summons ...

Don't park on a grass verge!

Marc Abbott, 15 October 2009 13:58

I've recently moved to Brighton and unfortunately discovered that there are a serious number of parking Nazis here with my second ticket in a month. I took my bike out of my garage and left it on a bit of grass between the road and pavement) for no more than five minutes while I sorted my kit out and when ...

Knocked off my bike, what's my claim worth?

Marc Abbott, 08 October 2009 18:53

I was knocked off my motorcycle going into a roundabout. Liability was admitted and my bike was a write-off. I did receive compensation for the bike but am still awaiting compensation for my injuries. The solicitors who contacted me at the time of the accident were connected to my insurance company and they approached me in the first instance. For ...

How to deal with an Isle of Man speeding ticket

Marc Abbott, 21 September 2009 15:09

If you've been to the Isle of Man for the TT or the Manx and picked up a speeding ticket you won't get points that are applicable on the mainland. Instead you will get a heavy fine and you may get summoned to appear. If that happens (and if you agree that you were speeding) write back admitting the charge ...

Legal advice: The ins and outs of loss of earnings

Marc Abbott, 03 July 2009 15:09

Last April I was knocked of my motorcycle by a car driver who pulled out at a road junction. I sustained heavy bruising to my lower back and buttocks and was unable to work for 11 weeks due to my injuries, which is supported by GP sick notes and physiotherapy treatment. That June, I had to be assessed by a ...