Are quad bikes getting banned in Australia?
Key points: It is now illegal to sell a new or second-hand quad bike unless a rollover protection device is fitted. There are big fines for selling non-compliant quad bikes. A dealer says the new laws will not solve safety issues with old equipment being used on farms.
Are they going to stop making quad bikes?
A peak body representing farmers in NSW says panic buying of quad bikes are likely due to mistruths being circulated that they will no longer be available in the near future. The decision comes as new federal government standards require all quads be fitted with rollover protection from October 2021.
Can you still buy ATV in Australia?
Due to the new Standard passed by the Australian government in October 2019, Honda will no longer sell ATVs in Australia after 10th October 2021. “The new Standard is extremely disappointing for farm safety and the countless farmers who rely on quad bikes every day.
Can you buy a new quad bike in Australia?
As of October 11, 2020, all new and second hand quad bikes sold in Australia must meet the first stage of the government’s mandatory safety standard introduced late last year. Carry a roll over warning label on the quad bike.
Is Can-am pulling out of Australia?
Polaris, Yamaha, Can-Am and Kawasaki are also leaving the Australian market, some even sooner than Honda. Please contact other manufacturers directly for more information on their respective withdrawal dates.
Can you road register a quad bike in Australia?
You cannot get conditional registration if a vehicle that complies with the construction and equipment requirements of the Australian Design Rules can be used instead. Quad bikes and ATVs need to be conditionally registered to be used on public roads and road-related areas.
Why are quad bikes illegal?
Most quad bikes are only designed for off-road use. They don’t conform to law in relation to their construction and safety standards and therefore it’s illegal to use them on a road.
Can I ride quad bike with a car Licence?
A quad bike (also known as an all-terrain vehicle or ATV), can only be ridden by someone who has passed their car driving test and who holds a full driving licence, and who is at least 17 years old. Any quad bike that is to be used on the road must display registration plates to the front and rear.
Who is selling out of quad bikes in Australia?
David Mims from Horsepower Longreach says he has sold out of quad bikes with consumers looking to stock up before manufacturers leave Australia. ABC Western Queensland: Maddelin McCosker Concerns about limited range Terry Hanson from Bike and Rider in Mount Isa said he was facing the same situation as his equivalent in Longreach.
When did Tassie quad bikes open their business?
We at Tassie Quad Bikes decided to open our business 14 years ago as we found that there was no-one selling Chinese Quad Bikes at an affordable price. We specialise in customers who want to experience off road riding but are unable to afford brand name bikes and ATV’s.
Is there a quad bike panic in Queensland?
Motorbike retailers in outback Queensland are struggling to source quad bikes as consumers stock up before new regulations come in next year, prompting manufacturers to exit the market. Skip to main content
Why are Honda and Yamaha pulling out of Australia?
Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Polaris have all announced their intention to stop exporting to Australia, saying it is not feasible to comply with the regulations. David Mims, who owns Horsepower Longreach, said the companies’ plans to pull out of Australia had prompted a large number of sales.