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As the law provides for the motorcycle-hire from a friend or acquaintance?

It gives the bike to a friend who has an accident with it. Who pays for the damage? Pay the liability insurance of the other party must be: In a clear case of foul play. However, if the friend – for example, lack of driving experience – caused the accident, he must stand up in person in accordance with § 823 BGB for the damage to the machine. This covers the damage you suffered due to an upgrade in the liability and comprehensive insurance if necessary. But beware: Before you hire a third party should take a look into the insurance contract. If one is registered as the sole driver, you hurt the borrowing his contractual obligations. As a result, that they may place in the event of a debt by the borrower recourse to an accident.


Your own insurance will pay first while the damage to the vehicle of the other party. The compensation is paid it back but require up to a maximum of 5000 € from their policyholders (KfzPflVV § 5). Of course one can borrow his bike only to persons who are in possession of an appropriate license. Anyone who deliberately or even negligently (can show driver’s license!) Contravenes makes himself liable to prosecution under § 21 Road Traffic Act. It threatens imprisonment up to one year or a fine. Moreover, even the own driver’s license be revoked “due to defects of character to drive a motor vehicle.”