Who Can Ride a Road Legal Quad Bike?
As a road legal quad bike is classified as a Private Light Goods vehicle, it can only be ridden by someone who has passed their car driving test and holds a full driving licence and is at least 17 years old. There is an exception to this which is for anyone receiving the higher level of mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance. In this case, the minimum age is 16 years. Do I Have to Wear Protective Clothing? Everyone riding a quad bike, whether on or off road, should wear a helmet and motorcycle protective clothing. However, there is currently no legal requirement for you to do so. There have been some horrible accidents and deaths as a result of using quad bikes without protective clothing. The Quad Bike as a working vehicle The quad bike is also used a lot for agriculture, horticulture and forestry work. There may be a small amount of road use in much the same way as a farmer uses an agricultural tractor. While on the road, the quad bike would have to meet the on-road re
