Motoring Discussion > Do on road quads need insurance & road tax? Miscellaneous
Thread Author: legacylad Replies: 5
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 Tue 21 Jun 11 10:38 
 Do on road quads need insurance & road tax? - legacylad
We were in a Toby Carvery last Sat when looking out the window I saw 8 quad bikes racing up the road in line astern. They passed several times in the next 40 minutes or so making a heck of a noise, but the ridersseemed to be enjoying themselves immensely. Is road tax required for these bikes, plus insurance in case of an accident with a fellow road user?
Just wondered.
Incidentally, it was in BD20 by the major roundabout intersection where road markings are for very liberal interpretation.
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 Tue 21 Jun 11 10:54 
 Do on road quads need insurance & road tax? - jc2
Yes and number plates.Tho' many are used illegally.Helmets are not required.
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 Tue 21 Jun 11 11:32 
 Do on road quads need insurance & road tax? - captain chaos
If you don't need to wear a helmet I'm pretty sure you need to wear a lap belt.
Could be wrong though.
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 Tue 21 Jun 11 12:24 
 Do on road quads need insurance & road tax? - bathtub tom
With no roll-over protection, I wouldn't fancy that. Imagine being belted to several hundred pounds of machinery if it somersaulted.
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 Tue 21 Jun 11 21:35 
 Do on road quads need insurance & road tax? - Harleyman

>> Could be wrong though.
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You are, for the very reason that bathtub tom states, and thank god for that.

The potential outcme if they did have belts doesn't bear thinking about. Same goes for many trikes.
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 Tue 21 Jun 11 12:27 
 Do on road quads need insurance & road tax? - TheManWithNoName
I would imagine they need to conform with usual laws just like mini motos, and they can be confiscated and crushed by plod if found to be ridden illegally.
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