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GeorgeCBR
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PostPosted: 23:51 - 12 Jan 2008    Post subject: Pillions Reply with quote
just passed A2 tried to notify insurance that i passed etc, but had no luck, only 1 month left of policy. Anyway do i NEED cover for pillions by law if i am carrying one?


Links with info is appreciated, and any help. tried google btw but i couldnt really put it in to words properly
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Ichy
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PostPosted: 23:59 - 12 Jan 2008    Post subject: Re: Pillions Reply with quote
GeorgeCBR wrote:
j Anyway do i NEED cover for pillions by law if i am carrying one?


By law no, but the insurance company will use the fact that you didn't tell them as an excuse not to pay out if you make a claim.
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GeorgeCBR
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PostPosted: 00:10 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
are you sure? just cant be risking points tbh
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Ben.
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PostPosted: 00:13 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
yep perfectly leagal, just dont crash because they wont pay out, it will make the insurance effectivley TPO, unless you tick the little box to tell them your carrying one.

If your that concerned ring up your current policy and tell them to add it on, it will be 20 quid max. Also you can tell them you've passed your test as well.
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Ichy
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PostPosted: 00:33 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
GeorgeCBR wrote:
are you sure? just cant be risking points tbh


No, I made it up because the evil baby Jesus made me do it.
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GeorgeCBR
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PostPosted: 00:35 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
sorry, just i cannae risk getting points
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Kal
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PostPosted: 03:10 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Trying to remember this it wont be word on but

you are entitled to carry a pillion when you have a full licence

however the insurance compnay will claim all costs back from you in the event of an incident either caused by the pillion or claims made by the pillion on your insurance as a third party
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Kal
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PostPosted: 09:32 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Really??? I thought they had to be an instructor because of the nature of the beast.
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MattEMulsion
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PostPosted: 09:57 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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you can also carry a pillion as a learner as long as the pillion holds a full motorbike licence.


No you can't - that statement is just plain wrong.
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Richard_Schmid
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PostPosted: 10:16 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
MattEMulsion wrote:
kitty kat wrote:
you can also carry a pillion as a learner as long as the pillion holds a full motorbike licence.


No you can't - that statement is just plain wrong.


I second that. Thats absoulte bull Rolling Eyes
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MattEMulsion
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PostPosted: 13:34 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I second that. Thats absoulte bull Rolling Eyes

Ouch, that sounds harsh!!! Shocked

But two of the most basic rules when riding under learner status is that you are not allowed to carry pillion passengers and you are not allowed to use motorways.
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Finglonga
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PostPosted: 14:00 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
You must be insured to carry a pillion now. Insurers have changed the policies and to insure yourself to carry one is extra. Not telling them and riding with someone on the back could be classed by the Police as riding without insurance, they would have to dig into it though, as it won't show up on the ANPR. That could also mean an impounded bike! Be warned!
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 14:11 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
kitty kat wrote:
you can also carry a pillion as a learner as long as the pillion holds a full motorbike licence.


That law was changed in about 1982 or something...
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PostPosted: 15:42 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
kitty kat wrote:
you can also carry a pillion as a learner as long as the pillion holds a full motorbike licence.


That used to be true, but far as I'm aware its not now.
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Barker-CBR 600
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PostPosted: 17:02 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
L PLate + Pillion + Copper = Police Hand Tut Tut
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strag
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PostPosted: 17:36 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
kitty kat wrote:
you can also carry a pillion as a learner as long as the pillion holds a full motorbike licence.



No you cant!
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Dalemac
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PostPosted: 18:23 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
strag wrote:
kitty kat wrote:
you can also carry a pillion as a learner as long as the pillion holds a full motorbike licence.



No you cant!


jeesus, have we not already come to that answer by now?

or should everyone on the forum post it, telling them it isnt true?
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PostPosted: 18:36 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Do you post that on every discussion where more than one response to poor information is posted?

No? Thought not.
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LeeWat
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PostPosted: 18:42 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I always thought that you could carry a pillion as a learner if the pillion was a full bike licence holder, similar to a learner car driver being able to drive a car as long as the front passenger held a full car licence as both parties would be regarded as instructors. Well you lives and learns.

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Dalemac
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PostPosted: 18:45 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
strag wrote:
Do you post that response on every discussion where the answer to poor information is posted?

No? Thought not.


Do i go on every topic and post the answer, which has already been posted/backed up by a good amount of people previously.

kal wrote:
Really??? I thought they had to be an instructor because of the nature of the beast.


MattEMulsion wrote:
No you can't - that statement is just plain wrong.


Richard Schmid wrote:
I second that. Thats absoulte bull Rolling Eyes


Finglonga wrote:
You must be insured to carry a pillion now. Insurers have changed the policies and to insure yourself to carry one is extra. Not telling them and riding with someone on the back could be classed by the Police as riding without insurance, they would have to dig into it though, as it won't show up on the ANPR. That could also mean an impounded bike! Be warned!


MarJay wrote:
That law was changed in about 1982 or something...


ncrn wrote:
That used to be true, but far as I'm aware its not now.


Barker-CBR 600 wrote:
L PLate + Pillion + Copper = Police Hand Tut Tut

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strag
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PostPosted: 19:11 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are you bored? You didn't answer the question btw.
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Dalemac
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
strag wrote:
Are you bored? You didn't answer the question btw.


no and no.
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strag
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PostPosted: 19:29 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thats OK then. Did you know that it is illegal to carry a pillion if you are a learner (even if they hold a full motorcycle licence)?
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PostPosted: 19:30 - 13 Jan 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Middle Finger you seem like an annoying little prick.












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