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Joliffe v Hay 1991 S.L.T. 151
Case Law: Driver overtakes another vehicle turning right into a junction and collision occurs. Overtaking driver 70% to blame. Turning vehicle driver 30% to blame.
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As motorcyclists, we know that their experience is repeated time and time again. Evidence from both criminal and civil proceedings shows that many motorcyclists have met similar fates or suffered
Clarke v Winchurch (1969)
Bus signals car to exit from junction but filtering moped not seen by bus driver on the offside collides with car.
Powell v Moody (1966)
Learn how the landmark case of Powell v Moody influences motorcycle filtering accident claims. Our expert RTA lawyers explain how it could affect your compensation rights in Scotland.
Ringe v Eden Springs (UK) Ltd QBD 12/1/12
Motorcyclist overtakes stationary lorry at junction and collides with exiting vehicle. Motorcyclist entered hatched lines to do so and was also carrying too much speed.
Harding v Hinchcliffe (1964)
Car pulls out from junction and hits motorcycle filtering past a bus. Driver 100% to blame.
Jones v Lawton (2013)
Motorcyclist filtering using opposing carriageway collides with vehicle pulling across his path at a junction. Driver 2/3rd to blame.
Burton v Evitt (2011)
Motorcyclist overtakes a row of stationary traffic and collides with lead vehicle which is turning right. Driver 20% to blame (on appeal).
Fagan v Jeffers (2005)
Motorcyclist undertakes stationary vehicles and collides with a car. Driver 50% to blame.
Worsfold v Howe (1980)
Motorcyclist filters past stationary tanker at a junction and collides with vehicle crossing in front. Driver 50% to blame.
Garston Warehousing Co v O F Smart (Liverpool) (1973)
Car collides with motorcycle as it filters alongside a bus which stopped to allow the car to pull out at a junction.
Dowling v Dargue (1996)
Motorcyclist collides with car whilst overtaking stationary traffic, the traffic was stationary to allow another vehicle to turn onto the road.
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