What do you need for quad biking?
A quad bike is classed as being a B1 vehicle by the Government. This means that to drive a road-legal quad bike on public roads, the driver must hold a full car licence or full motorcycle licence category B1.
Is a helmet required for a quad bike?
Riders of four-wheel quad and all-terrain bikes are now required by law to wear a helmet when travelling on the public road network.
Is riding a quad bike easy?
Despite having four sturdy wheels, quad bikes are not intuitive and can be surprisingly difficult to handle. Driving a quad bike is easy, as it is suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced riders. You will always be in control of the bike and can drive in a way that is comfortable for you.
What kind of license do you need to ride a quad bike?
What Licence Do I Need to Ride a Quad Bike? A quad bike is classed as being a B1 vehicle by the Government. This means that to drive a road-legal quad bike on public roads, the driver must hold a full car licence or full motorcycle licence category B1.
Do you need a MOT to drive a quad bike?
You must register your quad bike with DVLA and the bike must have front and rear number plates. Quad bikes used on the road need a valid MOT certificate if they are more than 3 years old. To drive a quad bike on the road you need to have a full car licence or a category B1 licence if it was issued before January 1997.
What do you need to know about a quad bike?
Any quad bike that is to be used on the road must display registration plates to the front and rear. If in doubt as to whether your quad bike is road legal, a local quad bike dealer should be able to help you.
Do you have to have insurance on a quad bike?
If you have a road legal quad bike, laws concerning insurance are the same as any other motorised road-going vehicle. That means, if you drive it on the road or in a public place, you are legally obliged to hold a minimum of third party insurance.
Can a quad bike be used on the road?
Quad bikes must be approved, registered, taxed and have an MOT (if needed) to be used on the road. Most quad bikes can’t be used on the road because they don’t meet road safety standards. Check with the manufacturer if your quad bike has been approved for road use.
Do you need a car licence to ride a quad bike in the UK?
At minimum, to ride a road-legal quad (or ATV) on the road, you will need a full UK car driving licence (category B or B1). Although most quads will have handlebars & controls fairly similar to a motorcycle, unless your motorcycle licence has a B1 entitlement you’ll need a car licence.
Do you need mot for agricultural quad bike?
An agricultural quad bike used on the road does not need an MOT, but must be registered and licensed for road use and must have a number plate and third party insurance.
Do you need TPO for a quad bike?
If your quad is road legal, at minimum in the UK you will need Third Party Only (TPO) insurance cover. This is the same with all vehicles on the road, and ensures that you are insured in case of an accident to cover the third party, only, if there is someone else involved in your accident.