Are Motorcyclists Above the Law?
The plan is currently being deliberated by other agencies that are worn out by bikers who are breaking the law. On a regular basis, teenagers and young adults living within housing estates who ride scooters inside of the estate are under the impression that they do not have to follow the law or that because they remain inside of the estate they are safe and have no need for the hassle or extra cost of insurance.
Sergeant Nigel Nevard of the Kent police department has sent out word to bikers in his city stating that their lawless behavior will not be tolerated. He is confident that when they are caught they will be prosecuted with fines and possibly may include bike seizures.
In 2007 an estimated 6.5 percent of motor vehicle owners were evading taxes and insurance.
There are also some who believe that since they do not use their vehicle on the road that they are not required paying taxes. This percentage is an enormous 9.8 percent of individuals. This includes those who primarily show or display their bikes but still drive these bikes on the road to the shows. Motorists have the highest percentage of insurance evaders which not only puts them at risk but also all other drivers on the road. If an accident occurs with one of these uninsured motorists while they are on the road, it is the other vehicle?s driver and insurance policy that suffers.
These vehicle owners are avoiding all insurance, including liability, which is a requirement in all states and lack of this or any insurance is a crime. Children are also receiving high powered vehicles as gifts from their parents. These inexpensive vehicles, including power scooters, mini-motorbikes, and quad bikes, can easily travel forty miles an hour. Some of these motor vehicles can exceed 60 miles per hour.
The parents who buy these gifts often think that they are just toys and are not included under the third party cover law. Since 2002, the problem concerning these insured vehicles has risen by an estimated ten-fold increase of sales. These gifts are easier to buy with the expansion of the internet market and can be bought for a very reasonable price.
The arrival of these inexpensive machines with inferior value and not enough attention being paid to adequate safety measures on the part of the merchants has only made the issue that much worse. "The message is clear; if it can be used on the road then it is at risk from other road users and should be insured." If you don't get the proper insurance then you are placing yourself endanger of not only losing your bike, but you are also increasing the chances that you acquire a record of criminal activity in the process. - 23211
Sergeant Nigel Nevard of the Kent police department has sent out word to bikers in his city stating that their lawless behavior will not be tolerated. He is confident that when they are caught they will be prosecuted with fines and possibly may include bike seizures.
In 2007 an estimated 6.5 percent of motor vehicle owners were evading taxes and insurance.
There are also some who believe that since they do not use their vehicle on the road that they are not required paying taxes. This percentage is an enormous 9.8 percent of individuals. This includes those who primarily show or display their bikes but still drive these bikes on the road to the shows. Motorists have the highest percentage of insurance evaders which not only puts them at risk but also all other drivers on the road. If an accident occurs with one of these uninsured motorists while they are on the road, it is the other vehicle?s driver and insurance policy that suffers.
These vehicle owners are avoiding all insurance, including liability, which is a requirement in all states and lack of this or any insurance is a crime. Children are also receiving high powered vehicles as gifts from their parents. These inexpensive vehicles, including power scooters, mini-motorbikes, and quad bikes, can easily travel forty miles an hour. Some of these motor vehicles can exceed 60 miles per hour.
The parents who buy these gifts often think that they are just toys and are not included under the third party cover law. Since 2002, the problem concerning these insured vehicles has risen by an estimated ten-fold increase of sales. These gifts are easier to buy with the expansion of the internet market and can be bought for a very reasonable price.
The arrival of these inexpensive machines with inferior value and not enough attention being paid to adequate safety measures on the part of the merchants has only made the issue that much worse. "The message is clear; if it can be used on the road then it is at risk from other road users and should be insured." If you don't get the proper insurance then you are placing yourself endanger of not only losing your bike, but you are also increasing the chances that you acquire a record of criminal activity in the process. - 23211
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Susan Reynolds is the webmaster for a leading South African Insurance Provider who specialises in Motorcycle Insurance Options.
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