2007-07-09 03:17:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
There are only three stipulations for pillion passengers in the U.K. -
1) They must wear a correctly fitted, safety approved helmet.
2) They must be able to comfortably reach the foot-pegs (and if that means raising the foot-peg mounting points to accommodate a child on the pillion seat, that is perfectly legal).
3) If they are under the age of 17, they must have a parent or guardian's consent to ride as a passenger on the motorcycle.
There is no minimum age requirement.
2007-07-09 06:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come to think of it, I've never heard of a law for this, although there probably should be. The child needs to have a helmet, though, that would be universal. As far as a minimum riding age, I have never heard of that, but you're pushing it if they're not big enough and capable of hanging on. I could see a real child endangerment case there. I can also see how some 4 year olds could be quite capable and some 10 year olds not ready. A lot would depend on the kid.
I've been riding on the back of motorcycles ever since I can remember. But then, my parents did a lot of stupid, risky stuff with us kids that I would never do with mine. I'd definitely say that if they're not old enough to get out there on the streets and handle a bicycle on their own in traffic, then they probably had better not be on the back of a motorcycle either.
2007-07-09 03:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you already have a full US license that entitles you to ride a motorcycle? if not then probably not as you will be subject to UK rules as a learner. Don't take anything said on here as definitive as this is a legality question. Phone or go to your nearest DVLA office and ask them. If they don't know they should be able to point you in the right direction. If are able to ride a bike I would also speak to an insurance broker to see if you can get insurance before getting a bike. It may be too expensive to even consider.
2016-05-17 17:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Referring to Wyoming law (other states may vary):
While age of passengers is not addressed directly in the statutes, there is a requirement that passengers must have their feet on footpegs. This would tend to eliminate small children, who cannot reach the pegs, from being passengers.
Obviously age would vary in this situation.
2007-07-09 04:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states it's not an age limit, it's when you're tall enough to keep your feet on the foot pegs.
2007-07-09 03:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
uk law states that you need to comfortly reach the footpegs thats rll but 4 a small child i would suggest u use a set of buddy handles /
2007-07-09 22:21:11 · answer #6 · answered by iancross07@btinternet.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law about this matter. As long as the driver is properly licensed and insured in the state, it doesn't matter who the rider is, or how old.
2007-07-09 04:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by RU11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
within the uk, its all dependant on height, theres no legal age to be a pillion i believe its just the taller you are (about 4'9 +) the better
2007-07-09 13:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do here is use common sense,if feet don't touch pegs then it wouldn't be safe.
2007-07-09 07:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by Andaroo2 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no law about this
2007-07-09 04:01:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋