What is the law surrounding mini-bikes/trails bikes/quad bikes/go-peds?
It is against the law to use these vehicles in public parks, open spaces, or on footpaths, pavements, cycle routes and bridleways. It is an offence to use a mini-bike on a footpath to pass from one piece of private land to another. If you are under 16: The only place that you can ride a these vehicles is on private land but you must have permission of the land owner. If you are over 16, you can use these vehicles on private land but you must have permission of the land owner. You can use a mini-bike on the road but ONLY if: • The vehicle is registered with the DVLA, taxed and insured. • If the vehicle is over 3 years old, it requires a MOT. • You have the correct driving license for the vehicle. If the driving license is a provisional one, the ‘L’ plates must be displayed both at the front and the rear of the vehicle. • You wear an approved protective helmet. • The vehicle has an official number plate, brake lights, an audible warning instrument and indicators. If you these vehicles at
