Quads and the law

warped one · Banned Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Karma :

Basically, what is the law with quads?
Are they a car or a bike?

The reason that I am asking is because I know that they are unsure about them and keep changing the laws about which license you need.

Anyone care to enlighten me, because i've looked at the DVLA and it made me go cross eyed.

Also which would you say is the best for on/off road?

Warped

Sorry about my crap language, my keyboard is going flat and not working too good.
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Carl_steveo · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Karma :

As far as I know mate to ride one on a road you need to a car license due to it being four wheeled.
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boundy · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Karma :

they are classed as a car, they are taxed as such and MoTed as class 4, so will need full uk car liceance.

They are also a right shit to get MoTed because you can't get them on the brake rollers

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cyclops12 · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Karma :

These are the same as a trike ie you need a B1 licence
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

The handling of a quad can also be a nightmare on the road for an inexperienced driver/rider.
Trying to keep up with traffic, and cornering even at "normal" speeds, you'll probably end up hanging off the side like a demented gibbon at times. Just imagine GYKD on a vehicle that doesn't lean... Wink

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pa_broon74 · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Karma :

Hello.

It's a bit of a moot point, if I see some one out on the road on a quad my first thought is: twat!

I can't help it, they have no redeeming qualities on road (off road then yes.) The only reason to use on on the road is if you're an attention seeking moron.

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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

They do look fun though, always fancied a raptor.

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

used one for a week to commute Razz

car was buggered and it was the snow era!

personally I enjoyed it, not as much as the bike but more so than the car, especially in the snow.

Car licence, insurance was £406 a year FC on a raptor 700, obviously didnt take the piss and used the 14 day period to decline the insurance Razz