Who is at fault if a collision occurs when a motorcyclist is passing stationary vehicles?
When a motorcyclist is overtaking stationary vehicles on the outside or offside – it is known as “filtering” and it is permitted by Rule 88 of the Highway Code so long as care is taken and speed is kept low . The motorcyclist must anticipate pedestrians crossing amongst the traffic, cars changing lanes and vehicles emerging from side roads. Generally speaking 4 types of collison occur when a motorcycle is filtering: 1. Pedestrians crossing amongst the traffic If a pedestrian is hit – it is likely to be the motorcyclist who is at fault and liable to pay the pedestrian RTA compensation. 2. A car emerging from a side road This is more of a difficult situation – it will depend on the speed of the bike and of the car and the manoeuvre that is performed If the car turned into the bike as it was passing – the car driver will likely be at fault for the motorcycle accident compensation. If the car pulled in front of the bike and the bike hit the car – if the bike was going at speed the bike wil
