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killa
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PostPosted: 12:57 - 06 May 2005    Post subject: Reliant Robin Reply with quote

Yes it looks shit, but it has a roof.
I am confused as to its status on the road, how can I drive one, I have a full bike license.
I cant afford a bike and car really, can I get a Robin?
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mr.z
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PostPosted: 13:14 - 06 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

No...

Sorry Razz

That particular sneeky trick is no longer doable... if you want 3/4 wheels nowdays theres only one way to be allowd one i'm affraid.

(theres are some sneeky ways of geting on 3 i.e. a trike but its complicated and would cost more than geting a car, you'd still need l plates and theres only one company that will actually insure people)
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PostPosted: 13:51 - 06 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

It is still legal, but only for those who had a full licence for some time. Think it was about 1999 the law changed.

All the best

Keith
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PostPosted: 14:06 - 06 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Think Keith may be right about the changes to the law.
Except have found this from MicroCar
Microcar wrote:
...MC1 may be driven by car and motor bike licence holders in the UK....

and this from trikeshop.co.uk
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...3. Quadracycle (licence group B1) - 3 or 4 wheel motorvehicles not exceeding 550kg unladen weight, but exceeding 50kmph and 50cc. This is a relatively unknown group that brings the UK more in line with Europe. If these type of vehicles exceed 550kg, they then fall into the motorvehicle group.

If you've passed a full motorcycle test, you will have group "B1" on your licence, although if you haven't passed a car test, you wont have group "B". This creates a bit of an anomaly as your motorcycle can't exceed 410kg, but you could ride a trike up to 550kg, because of your "B1" entitlement. This is worth knowing, as there are quite a few riders who limit themselves to a trike under 410kg without realising...
...if you didn't have a full car or bike licence before October 2000 and wish to either trike your bike or buy one you will now have to apply for a provisional car licence and if you wish to carry passengers then pass the test...

That should make it as clear as mud Very Happy
Looks like it depends on the weight of the car, the Reliant in your case.

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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 16:20 - 06 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

trikeshop.co.uk wrote:
...if you didn't have a full car or bike licence before October 2000 and wish to either trike your bike or buy one you will now have to apply for a provisional car licence and if you wish to carry passengers then pass the test...


Hi

Think that last bit sums it up as that with a full licence gained after October 2000 you need to have a car licence.

All the best

Keith
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PostPosted: 16:52 - 06 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

you used to be able to have one on a bike license as long as it didn't have a reverse gear, doubt if you can any more though.
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