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No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised free Wills for members. Chairman Steve Pearce says they have negotiated the deal for all members through MCC NSW legal advisors, Robert Bryden Lawyers. The service is on top of a recent Council offer of …
(Article contributed by West Coast Trial Lawyers, LA) One of the best experiences that a person could possibly have is riding on a motorcycle. It offers a sense of freedom and mobility that can’t quite be matched by any other type of vehicle. Think about it, unlike with a car or a train, there isn’t …
South Australian police have dropped a rider’s fine for standing on the footpegs after another review of the case. Adelaide rider Tim Byrne (pictured above with the infringement notice) says he was fined for standing up while riding through some roadworks in January 2018 despite the practice being legalised in South Australia in 2016 and …
Motorcyclists are without a doubt the most vulnerable road users and even the most experienced riders can come unstuck. No matter whether you’re a new biker or a seasoned vet, not knowing exactly what to do if you get into an accident can cause further heartache, writes Rachel Erin of compensation lawyer firm Australian Accident Helpline. Never …
Riders are confused about the legality of helmets with Bluetooth and camera attachments because the rules are not freely available and too technical. In its submission to the National Transport Commission (NTC) on uniform national road rules, motorcycle specialist legal firm Maurice Blackburn Lawyers argues that riders cannot hope to know the rules because they are difficult …
If you are pulled over by the police for a traffic offence or even just a licence check or breath/drug test, the best advice is to be nice. MotorbikeWriter has been informed of several cases recently where fines have been issued – sometimes for bogus reasons – just because the motorist challenged police authority or …