Bike Insurance - Bike insurance customers to decline

The number of people in the UK in search for motorbike insurance could fall according to statistics.

Regardless of the current economic crisis pushing more motorists to exchange their cars for a motorcycle, figures from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) have revealed that the number of bike registrations in November this year have reduced by 16 per cent in comparison to figures from November 2007.
Only 7,517 two wheeler motors were sold in November 2008 compared to 8,947 in November 2007.

However, chief executive, Steve Kenward of MCI said: "The motorcycle industry is still holding up very well and I am encouraged by the upbeat mood of the International Motorcycle Show at the NEC last week."

Meanwhile, as Christmas approaches, parents planning to buy their children a motorbike, scooter, moped or a quad bike are being warned of the consequences of a two wheeler motor.

The warning was issued by Darlington police following an accident involving an uninsured motorcyclist without a licence.

Those riding illegally could not only face serious charges and bans if caught, but can also face excessive payments in the case of an accident.
Parents are being urged to ensure their children have adequate bike insurance before going for a ride.

Source:http://www.onlyfinance.com

Bike Insurance - Man fined for riding toy bike

man who was spotted ridding a small scrambler bike with his child has been handed a fine of EUR500 (£425) by a District Court.

Reports quoted the man, Kevin Kelly saying he had no idea he needed a licence or bike insurance to ride the motorbike.

The bike, he reportedly said, has a 20 cc engine and was so small that it could fit into the boot of the squad car.

But the 25-year-old dad admitted driving without driving licence or insurance cover.

Sergeant Michael Leahy told Tallaght District Court that he stopped Kelly on April 29 last year shortly after 3 pm, but was unable to produce his driving licence or insurance and refused to nominate a station to produce documentation within 10 days.

He was also said to have had no helmet on and the vehicle had no registration number on it.

Defence solicitor Grainne Malone argued Kelly was only driving a scrambler bike bought from a toy shop and didn’t think it would count as a normal motor vehicle because of its small engine.

However, Kelly who had 18 previous convictions was fined by EUR500 by Judge David McHugh and disqualified from driving for five years.

Source:http://www.onlyfinance.com/Bike-Insurance-News