E-bike injury payouts top £110m, motorists billed.

[BlueJazz]

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05y9pe5p1jo

It does seem unfair that motorists are being forced to pay for these injuries indirectly via the Motor Insurers Bureau with increased insurance premiums, just because they take place on roads.

[Simpo Two]

BlueJazz said:

It does seem unfair that motorists are being forced to pay for these injuries indirectly via the Motor Insurers Bureau with increased insurance premiums, just because they take place on roads.

Or rather, 'just because E-bike owners don't need insurance'.

Saw one going past me pulling a wheelie at 30+mph... the image of a cricket bat came to mind...

[JQ]

BlueJazz said:

E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c05y9pe5p1jo

It does seem unfair that motorists are being forced to pay for these injuries indirectly via the Motor Insurers Bureau with increased insurance premiums, just because they take place on roads.

So 0.9% of motor insurance claims. Doesn’t feel like a lot to me - it would push my annual insurance up by £2.70.

The annual cost of uninsured drivers is £1,000m. An annual cost to me of £30.

I know which one I’d rather the government give priority to.