Certain models of motorcycles, motor tricycles and quadricycles, also called quad bikes, are suitable only for off-road use and do not meet legal standards for use on roads. Vehicles that do not meet these standards MUST NOT be used on roads. They MUST NOT be used on pavements, footpaths, cycle paths or bridleways either. You MUST make sure that any motorcycle, motor tricycle, quadricycle or any other motor vehicle meets legal standards and is properly registered, taxed and insured before using it on the roads. Even when registered, taxed and insured for the road, vehicles MUST NOT be used on pavements.
Laws
- Road Traffic Act 1988: Sections 34, 41a, 42, 47, 63, 66 & 156
- Highway Act 1835: Section 72, Roads (Scotland) Act 1984: Section 129
- Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Sections 1, 29, 31A & 43A
Section:
General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (rules 103 to 158)
Subsection:
General advice (rules 144 to 158)
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