Hit by an uninsured or untraced driver?

You may still be able to claim. There is a route for riders hit by drivers with no insurance, or who never stopped at all.

Learn how the claim process works
Hit by an uninsured or untraced driver? — illustrative photo showing a rider and their bike after an incident

Being hit by someone with no insurance, or by a driver who simply rode off, feels like the end of the road. It usually is not. The Motor Insurers Bureau exists precisely for these situations and operates schemes covering both uninsured drivers and untraced ones. The process differs from an ordinary claim and has its own rules and deadlines, which is why these cases benefit from specialist handling rather than being attempted alone.

Ready to claim? . You can also see what you could recover or explore our motorcycle replacement bike service to stay mobile while your case progresses.

What you could recover

Elements of a claim

The specialists we connect you with can pursue various aspects of your claim.

Replacement Vehicle

Arrangements evaluated based on need

Legal Representation

Regulated specialist solicitors

No Win, No Fee

Conditional fee agreements available

Injury Assessment

Medical reports to support the claim

Property Damage

Including gear and accessories

Financial Losses

Review of lost earnings or expenses

The process

Three steps to get connected

A straightforward way to find out if you can pursue a claim.

01

Tell us what happened

Submit a 60-second enquiry online or over the phone. We assess the details to see if we can connect you with our partners.

02

Replacement bike options

If the accident wasn't your fault, specialists can often arrange a suitable replacement motorcycle.

03

Partners pursue the claim

You ride. The regulated specialist solicitors we connect you to deal with the insurers on your behalf.

Common Scenarios

Specialist firms have experience reviewing various circumstances.

The driver had no insurance

They stopped and gave details, but their policy was invalid or non-existent. The Uninsured Drivers Agreement may apply.

The driver never stopped

A hit-and-run where the vehicle was never identified. The Untraced Drivers Agreement may apply, and reporting it to the police promptly matters.

Forced off the road with no contact

A vehicle caused you to crash without ever touching you and then left. These cases are harder but not automatically hopeless.

The vehicle was stolen or the driver was not the policyholder

Cover can be complicated where the driver had no permission to be in the vehicle. Specialist assessment matters here.

Replacement bike options

If the accident wasn't your fault, specialists can often arrange an appropriate replacement bike to assist with your mobility while the claim progresses.

Explore our replacement bike service
A replacement motorcycle ready for delivery to a rider
Common questions

Questions riders ask

Answers to common queries regarding the claims process.

There is an established route for untraced drivers, and riders do use it. Reporting the incident to the police as soon as possible is important, because a police reference is normally expected as part of the process.

For hit-and-run and untraced driver cases it is normally required, and the sooner it is reported the better. If you have not reported it yet, it is generally worth doing so straight away.

Yes. These schemes have their own application requirements and time limits, which differ from an ordinary claim against an insurer. That difference is the main reason specialist handling is worth having.

It may, depending on your policy, but claiming on your own comprehensive cover can affect your excess and your no-claims position. It is worth understanding both routes before choosing one.

Time limits apply and can be shorter and stricter than an ordinary claim, particularly for untraced driver applications. Acting quickly protects your position.

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