LEGAL Q&A

This information is provided by Stephen Hattersley, of WildWood Legal, a firm of solicitors specialising in claims for injured scooterists. Stephen, a qualified solicitor for 25 years, has been riding scooters for more than 30 years, and has acted for injured riders across the UK. He knows the tricks and pitfalls that insurers use and pulls no punches in his dealings with them. He rides to work every day and understands the challenges you face out there.

Q. My MoT is due next week but my local garage is closed because of coronavirus. What can I do?

A. Don’t worry. The Government has thought of this. It has passed legislation

which says that if your MoT is due after March 30, it will be automatically extended for a period of six months. You do, however, have an obligation in the meantime to ensure that your scooter is kept roadworthy and safe to ride.