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Legal Articles Written With The Motorcyclist In Mind

As motorcyclists, we need to be aware of the law from several perspectives. The articles below were written by Daryl Brown and published in various motorcycle magazines or periodicals. We hope you find them useful and invite your questions concerning their content.

Motorcycle Accidents and ICBC

1. After the Accident: What's Next? - ICBC Accident Benifits
What happens to you in the event of a motorcycle accident?
As published in Canadian Biker Magazine, March 2007

2. After the Crash: Providing a Statement to ICBC
If you are involved in a collision in BC, it is mandatory you contact ICBC...
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 12, N0. 1, 2007

3. Hit and Run Accidents and ICBC
Are you a resident of British Columbia and the victim of a hit and run accident?
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 11, N0.9, 2007

4. Optional Auto Insurance
Have you ever bought Collision, Comprehensive or Specified Perils insurance?
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 11, N0.7, 2007

5. Has ICBC Declared my Vehicle a Write Off?
Have you ever been in an accident where your motorcycle was extensively damaged?
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 11, N0. 2, 2007

6. Motorcycle Accidents: Do you Need a Lawyer?
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident...
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 11, N0. 4, 2007

7. Suing for Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering, or more appropriately known, non-pecuniary damages...
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 12, N0. 2, 2008

Motor Vehicle Law

1. Street Racing and Bill C-19 - Tough New Federal Legislation
Do you and your friends like to ride fast together?
As published in Canadian Biker Magazine, January/February 2007

2. Driver Risk Premium: The New War on Traffic Tickets
Do you receive traffic tickets with any frequency in British Columbia?
As published in Canadian Biker, January/February 2008

3. Speeding and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Have you been issued a traffic violation for speeding while riding your motorcycle?
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 11, No. 1, 2007

4. Vintage, Collector and Modified Collector Licence Plates
Do you own an older car or motorcycle?
As published in Power Sport News, Vol. 11, N0. 8, 2007

5. The Helmet Law in BC
Unless exempt, a person riding on a motorcycle must wear a safety helmet approved by Regulation.

6. Regulations for the Motorcycle Builder
Building a bike in British Columbia?

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