Accident process?
- Thread starter monkeylc
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I don't worry too much about what I would, but do worry about what the people who pick me up would do.
I sometimes worry about carrying ID. Once riding to work, I came to grief, but was carrying my wallet containing my driving licence. The police were able to contact my wife and bring my bike home whilst I woke up in hospital. On another occasion, I was with club mates and they called the ambulance as I was dazed and broken. (No cars involved).
But I am still guilty of doing solo rides at weekends without ID, other than my club top and I just wonder what would happen if ....
Must get something laminated and always carry it with me.
I sometimes worry about carrying ID. Once riding to work, I came to grief, but was carrying my wallet containing my driving licence. The police were able to contact my wife and bring my bike home whilst I woke up in hospital. On another occasion, I was with club mates and they called the ambulance as I was dazed and broken. (No cars involved).
But I am still guilty of doing solo rides at weekends without ID, other than my club top and I just wonder what would happen if ....
Must get something laminated and always carry it with me.
BrevetRider
Guest
If you have a collision and you are injured then the driver has a legal obligation to provide you with their details and a copy of their insurane certficate. They also have to report the collision within 24 hours as do you if the Police do not attend.
So the above, take witness details, give a statement and get yourself checked out by a doctor and keep all details and receipts should you wish to make a claim.
paul04
Über Member
That's a very good idea, as I never carry anything with me while out on the bike.
vickster
Legendary Member
Tells you everything you need to know
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/accident-advice.151618/#post-2973186
Also, personally, I strongly recommend spending on British Cycling or CTC membership. Both provide legal cover for you/your bike if damaged if not your fault...plus cover you if you damage another road user, pedestrian. Well worth the £32 (in the case of BC, not sure how much CTC is)
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/accident-advice.151618/#post-2973186
Also, personally, I strongly recommend spending on British Cycling or CTC membership. Both provide legal cover for you/your bike if damaged if not your fault...plus cover you if you damage another road user, pedestrian. Well worth the £32 (in the case of BC, not sure how much CTC is)