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Zinger549 22-12-2005, 17:02 A boy who live down the road about 6 doors away has got a GOPED (http://www.goped-scooters.com/images/gsr40-3.jpg)
and her rides it up and down the road. It's petrol powered and I thought he would need to get something to drive it like insurance or something. Do you need to get soemthing or not to use a GOPED (http://www.goped-scooters.com/images/gsr40-3.jpg)
If it's petrol powered, and it's on the public road, I would think it would need insurance, road tax, and a provisional bike license at least.....and it is illegal to ride it on a public access pedestrian area such as a park or footpath.
Correct me if I'm wrong please.:thumbsup:
shoeshine 22-12-2005, 17:06 They are not legal if ridden on public roads as far as I am aware.
We have one or two idiots with gopeds around here too!
I remember seeing something about this on the telly a while back...
Gopeds cannot be legally ridden on the public roads, nor on public footpaths. Therefore, unless there is somewhere private where Goped riding is allowed, it isn't worth having one.
As for a kid riding one up and down the road, I think you'll find that, if he's under 16, he's breaking the law in that way.
Whatever, if a Goped is being ridden on the public road or footpath, or if the kid is under 16, by law, the police should deal with it if it's reported.
EDIT: The same applies to mini motor bikes that I keep seeing kids riding around the streets:rant:
pk014b7161 22-12-2005, 17:56 i think i read somewhere the police will impound the bikes if caught riding on roads etc
Originally posted by Zinger549
A boy who live down the road about 6 doors away has got a GOPED (http://www.goped-scooters.com/images/gsr40-3.jpg)
and her rides it up and down the road. It's petrol powered and I thought he would need to get something to drive it like insurance or something. Do you need to get soemthing or not to use a GOPED (http://www.goped-scooters.com/images/gsr40-3.jpg)
If all above posts are correct, get on the phone. You might be saving the kid - and some other unfortunate - from a nasty accident..... and it'll be quieter!:thumbsup:
Zinger549 22-12-2005, 18:31 Originally posted by saxon51
If all above posts are correct, get on the phone. You might be saving the kid - and some other unfortunate - from a nasty accident..... and it'll be quieter!:thumbsup:
I was gunna smash it with a hammer to stop the noise but ringing the police is a better idea
Zinger549 22-12-2005, 18:32 He is under 16. what about if there over 16
Originally posted by Zinger549
I was gunna smash it with a hammer to stop the noise but ringing the police is a better idea
And when you ring them, impress upon them that you are ringing to voice your concern for the kid's safety....not because of the noise. It might just effect their reaction.
Originally posted by Zinger549
He is under 16. what about if there over 16
Tax, insurance, test certificate, license, crash helmet? It IS a motorised vehicle after all.
SpeedwayDan 22-12-2005, 18:36 like the above posts mentioned, gopeds and mini-motos and midi motos are not allowed to be ridden on public roads, paths or any public grounds, you can only ride them on private land with the owners permission.
this applys no matter how old the rider is
alchresearch 22-12-2005, 18:55 Originally posted by SpeedwayDan
like the above posts mentioned, gopeds and mini-motos and midi motos are not allowed to be ridden on public roads, paths or any public grounds, you can only ride them on private land with the owners permission.
this applys no matter how old the rider is
and quads and mini-quads which seem to be the 'in' thing this Christmas.
Originally posted by Zinger549
but ringing the police is a better idea
Let us know what reaction you get from the boys in blue Zinger.
I have a feeling most of us will have to spend winter having to dodge/sleep through these things this year. :mad:
melthebell 22-12-2005, 19:16 no you cant ride gophers on public highways
errrrrrrrm
SpeedwayDan 22-12-2005, 19:20 Originally posted by alchresearch
and quads and mini-quads which seem to be the 'in' thing this Christmas.
full size quads can actually be road legal if you're over 17 of course and they have light's and a number plate fitted.
mini quads aren't though
Zinger549 23-12-2005, 20:00 Just did a bit of searching and found this http://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/faqs-category.asp?faq_id=113&category_id=17
Zinger549 23-12-2005, 20:11 Originally posted by saxon51
Let us know what reaction you get from the boys in blue Zinger.
I have a feeling most of us will have to spend winter having to dodge/sleep through these things this year. :mad: Well I think a call to the rozzas is in order
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