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Comprehensive information on a wide range of NABD services and issues relating to disabled motorcyclists.

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In our articles section, you’ll find in-depth information about, NABD services, licensing issues, legal issues, vehicle adaptations, VAT exemptions, trike construction and use  legislation, accessibility developments,  news items and stories from within our community.

Whether you’re looking for information about adaptation grants, adaptive technology or the latest NABD news, this hub keeps you informed and connected.

  • How drivers have been let down by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

  • When it comes to motorcycling, a disability need not be restricting

  • Biker left paralysed after being hit by careless driver

  • Youve Been Nabbed Rally media coverage MCN

    Media Coverage Reflects the Rally’s Legacy

  • Disabled biker adapted motorcycle returning to road

    NABD helping bikers with disabilities get back on the road

  • Youve Been Nabbed Rally 2023 Royal Cheshire Showground

    30th and Final “You’ve Been Nabbed” Rally

  • NABD Memorial Ride-Out: Honouring Riders & Supporting the Future

  • NABD Autumn Colours Ride-Out: A Celebration of Community

  • NABD Spring Charity Ride-Out: A Powerful Start to the Season

  • NABD Summer Ride-Out: Sunshine, Support & Open Roads

  • Coast-to-Coast Ride-Out riders crossing UK

    NABD Coast-to-Coast Ride-Out: A Long-Distance Challenge for a Cause

  • Motorcycle adaptations for disabled riders hand controls

    Motorcycle adaptations for disabled riders

  • Paralysed rider motorcycle adaptation returning to biking

    Biking Freedom Regained for paralysed rider

  • Roughleys Bike Show 2025 Stockport donation presentation

    Roughley’s Bike Show 2025 – A Triumphant 25th Anniversary

  • NABD charity ride out June 2023 North West England

    NABD Charity Ride-Out

  • Christian Iddon NABD Oulton Park BSB 2023

    Interviewing with Christian Iddon!

  • NABD Farmyard Party appearance Helmsley July 2023

    Farmyard Party – NABD Presence

  • Bikers4Bikers NABD fundraising cheque presentation August 2023

    Bikers4Bikers – Fundraising Presentation

  • NABD affiliated club supporters war memorial November 2023

    Affiliated Club Group Photo – NABD Supporters

  • NABD rally live band May 2023 rally tent

    Live Band

  • Max Cook Donington Park BSB 2023

    Max Cook Donington Park

  • The End Of An Era

  • motorcycle licence disability case DVLA advocacy

    Ability or Disability? (A Case of NABD Advocacy & Support)

  • Code 78 licence trikes guide illustration

    The NABD Guide to Riding Trikes with a ‘Code 78’ Licence Restriction

  • regain motorcycle licence after medical revocation guide

    Regaining a Motorcycle Licence After Medical Revocation

  • inform DVLA disability medical notification guide

    A Guide to Informing the Licensing Authorities about Disabilities & Medical Conditions

  • left leg disability motorcycle adaptations guide

    Left Leg disabilities

  • right leg disability motorcycle adaptations guide

    Right Leg Disabilities

  • left arm disability motorcycle adaptations guide

    Left Arm Disability

  • right arm disability motorcycle adaptations guide

    Right Arm Disability

  • above knee amputee motorcycle adaptations guide

    Above Knee Amputees & Additional Concerns

  • motorcycle stabilisers safety warning for disabled riders

    Motorcycle Stabilisers

  • UK trike law and motorcycle legislation guide

    Trikes & The Law – Busting Urban Myths

  • motorcycle sidecar adaptation for wheelchair user

    Motorcycle & Sidecar Outfits

  • NABD adaptation grants logo and funding information

    A Guide to NABD Adaptation Grants

  • motorcycle thumb operated brake lever system

    Thumb Operated Brake Levers

  • motorcycle hydraulic clutch conversion kit system

    Hydraulic Conversion Kits

  • VAT exemption on adapted vehicles for disabled wheelchair users

    VAT Exemptions on Adaptations, Services & The Purchase of New Adapted Motor Vehicles

  • VAT exemptions outside the UK – Isle of Man, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands

    VAT Exemptions – Outside the UK but Within the Bailiwick of the NABD

  • VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY (VED) – EXEMPTIONS & REDUCTIONS

  • The National Association for Bikers with a Disability Annual Report for the year ending 31st March 2025

  • A Guide to Trikes & Adaptations for People Who Use Wheelchairs (and some non-wheelchair users with disabilities)

  • Throttle Adaptation Kits

  • Adaptation Kits – Origins & Advantages

  • National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) Privacy Notice

  • driving licence medical notification UK guidance

    Regional Licencing Authorities for Medical Notifications.

  • UK trike licensing rules explained

    Trike Licensing & Tests

  • The PFM Universal Twin Lever System

  • The K-Lever2 Universal Twin Lever System

  • The Kliktronic Universal Push-Button Gear Changer

  • A Guide to Motorcycle and Trike Reversing Mechanisms

  • The new Zeffy membership portal!

  • RIP Mike Hood (Captain Smurf) 17/06/1960 – 12/02/2026

  • The NABD Learner/Loaner Motorcycle Scheme

  • An NABD Guide to Motorcycle Licensing & Tests

  • Terminal devices for a prosthetic arms to attach to a motorcycle handlebar.

    Prosthetic Arm Terminal Devices for Use on Motorcycles

  • The New NABD Online Membership Portal