It’s never too dark to see a motorbike!

We’re now in that stage of the year where we’re commuting in the dark. This is your reminder that it’s never too dark to see a motorbike!

Well, it’s never too dark to see a motorbike to long as all road users are abiding by the rules of the road and are using lights and reflectors. At this time of year, where drivers are commuting home in the cold and dark, there can be an increase in motorbike accidents. It can be generally harder to see in the darker and wetter weather. But, the excuse that it was too dark to see a motorbike that led to a crash is not acceptable in normal circumstances.

As a rider, don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise!

In normal circumstances, it’s never too dark to see a motorbike

In normal circumstances, it’s simply never too dark to see a motorbike. If your bike has reflectors and lights on as it should, there’s not excuse for a driver who hits you. As long as you’re making use of lights and reflectors, of course…

It can – and will – be used as an excuse by a driver at times. It is dark, and wet weather can cause visibility issues too. Drivers can also become complacent when the heating is on full-blast, and they can be impatient when they’re trying to get home in traffic.

But this doesn’t absolve a driver of liability for a motorbike accident. You can claim damages as an incident rider even where an excuse like this is attempted.

If you were riding safe, you should be seen as the innocent party

If you were riding safe then you should always be seen as the innocent party. An excuse that it was too dark to see a motorbike won’t be accepted.

With your lights on and reflectors on the bike, you’ve done your job. If you were riding safely and adhering to the rules of the road, there’s nothing more you could do.

Never accept the excuse that was too dark to see a motorbike. If someone suggests this to you, or as a rider injured in a motorbike accident generally, make sure to contact our specialist lawyers for help and advice.