Bikers not riding the engine they are licensed to could invalidate their insurance

Wed, 21 Jul 2010

Many of the UK’s 1.4 million moped and motorbike riders may be breaking the law without even knowing it, according to a new study into biker road safety by Post Office motorcycle insurance .

The study revealed a lack of awareness over road laws and licence limitations, with most of the confusion surrounding passenger carrying, which is actually illegal for those with a provisional licence. Despite this, 40 per cent of provisional licence holders admitted to carrying a passenger at some point, even though 88 per cent know it is an illegal act.

Further, over one in five (21 per cent) of those riding large engine motorcycles said that they were only licensed to ride small bikes and mopeds, which not only would have implications on their road safety, but could also invalidate their insurance, should they need to make a claim.

Post Office head of motorcycle insurance, Gerry Barrett said: "Before taking to the roads we are urging bikers to check their licence and re-familiarise themselves with road laws. Checking they are properly insured will also help."
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