If You Cause a Accident

[Wester]

If a cyclist causes a traffic accident in which a car is damaged or somebody is injured or worse . what happens to the cyclist who caused the accident ?

 

[fossyant]

If the cyclist can be traced then you would have to pay for damage. Hence why it's important to join British Cycling or the CTC for their 3rd party insurance

 

[steve52]

cause an accident! cant be done impossible, we are infalible!

 

[byegad]

Exactly. fossyant! To me, riding easy to recognise (and so trace) recumbent trikes it's a must. Not that I expect to cause any accidents or damage.

 

[subaqua]

If a cyclist causes a traffic accident in which a car is damaged or somebody is injured or worse . what happens to the cyclist who caused the accident ?

I do exactly as i would in driving my car.stop exchange details wait for police where required etc. there is no difference IMO

 

[Dragonwight]

If an ambulance is called the driver will be charged for it by the ambulance service any damage you do is handled like anything else either you agree a figure to fix it or go to court.

 

[Wester]

If the cyclist can be traced then you would have to pay for damage. Hence why it's important to join British Cycling or the CTC for their 3rd party insurance

And how much would I expect to pay for 3rd party insurance for one year

 

[vickster]

And how much would I expect to pay for 3rd party insurance for one year

British Cycling Ride membership is £32, get other benefits too, such as 10% off at Halfords, Wiggle, also legal help, money off entrance to bike shows

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership

You can probably find a voucher code if you search...indeed can save 50% for first year if a club member

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/cl...joining-British-Cycling-for-the-first-time--0

 

[subaqua]

British Cycling Ride membership is £32, get other benefits too, such as 10% off at Halfords, Wiggle, also legal help, money off entrance to bike shows

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership

You can probably find a voucher code if you search...indeed can save 50% for first year if a club member

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/cl...joining-British-Cycling-for-the-first-time--0

CTC was £60 for all the family for 18 months.

 

[vickster]

It depends how many people you are, I only cover me

What other benefits does CTC offer? I joined BC as I was intending to do their ride leader course at one point...

 

[cd365]

If a cyclist causes a traffic accident in which a car is damaged or somebody is injured or worse . what happens to the cyclist who caused the accident ?

Most people would do exactly like a car driver would who caused an accident but wasn't involved, get away as quickly as possible.