Motorbike insurance 'too high for young road users'

Date: 25/4/2012

High insurance costs are a "problem" for many young motorcyclists.

This is according to Media and Public Relations Manager at the British Motorcyclists Federation Jeff Stone, who claimed this demographic face costly premiums.

"Often you'll find the younger rider has paid more for his insurance than he has for his motorbike," Mr Stone claimed.

He suggested this is affecting motorcycle sales and is being reflected in the movements of the market.

It is only when individuals reach the age of about 40 that the situation begins to improve and their premiums drop, the expert continued.

This has led to an increase in the average age of those who take to the road on a motorcycle.

The government recently published 14 new motorcycle helmet safety ratings in a bid to reduce the number of injuries caused by accidents.

A total of 261 helmets have been rated by the Department for Transport's Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme and given marks out of five in a range of tests.

Posted by Mary Treen