Do you need a helmet to ride a quad bike in the UK?
Quad bike drivers and passengers in England, Scotland and Wales do not have to wear crash helmets, but it’s recommended. You must wear a helmet if you’re driving a quad bike in Northern Ireland.
Is a helmet required on 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.
Can you ride a quad bike on the road without a helmet?
Do I need to wear a helmet or other protective clothing to ride a quad or ATV? Legally, you don’t need to wear a helmet, even on the public highway, although we recommend you do. In terms of protective clothing, as in a car, legally all you need to wear is enough clothing to avoid breaking any public decency laws.
Is quad bike insurance expensive?
The premium costs of quad bike insurance depend on a number of factors, including: Age of the driver – vehicle insurance tends to be cheaper the older you are. Where the quad bike is stored – keeping it in a garage would likely be seen as safer than on the road, therefore at a lower risk of theft or damage.
Is riding a quad bike easy?
The idea of hurtling around off-road is thrilling, but before beginners can start riding they will need to get used to the feel of simply controlling a quad bike. Despite having four sturdy wheels, quad bikes are not intuitive and can be surprisingly difficult to handle.
What licence do I need for 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.
Why are quads not street legal?
Although you also need to wear protective equipment when using an ATV, authorities still choose not to legalize its use on highways because they lack other safety features like turn signals and headlights. Additionally, quads lack crash protection systems.