law on taking children on motorbikes

Kt8

I am aware the law states a child can go on a motorbike if they can touch the pedals and if there is parental permission....however....what if one parent is taking the child on the motorbike behind other parents back and without other parents permission.

Anyone with info or knowledge could shed some light...thanks

adouglasmhor

Sort it out between yourselves, the law will do nothing.

marlot

As long as they can reach the footpegs and are wearing appropriate clothing (helmet) there is no problem in motoring law.

You might want to ask on one of the family forums if you want to explore non-motoring law options

colino

Why do you need a reference in law? If someone is so thick that they endanger themselves, fine. If they are about to potentially harm others, step in and do something about it. "Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men."

Kt8

That's why I am enquiring on here if people have motorbike experience and knowledge with law.. The law on it is sketchy as discussed with a solicitor.
The law is their must be parental permission but it's not clear about when one parent is not consenting .. Eg. The other person going behind their back.. What can one do apart from mind the child 24/7 hence I asked here if anyone knew anything more or had been in same situation

spadoosh

Be mature and discuss with the other parent.

Also are you on about carrying as passenger or some form of dirt biking?!

No matter what happens theyve got the permission thus not breaking the law ergo you can do little short of getting full rights for your child to prevent them doing this.

You dont really need to make two threads on this topic.

(just in case you missed it on the other thread)

Trebor16

The legal requirements are that the bike is fitted with a passenger seat and footrests, the passengers feet can reach the footrests and the passenger must sit astride the bike (they can face forward or backwards as long as they sit astride the bike). The issue of consent is another matter entirely.

I know of people who have fitted additional footrests to the frame which were mounted higher up to allow them to carry their children from a younger age.

Seanymph

If that parent has parental rights, and at that point in time is in physical charge of the child then they can make all the decisions they want about what to do with the child.

Andy_L

Are you separated/divorced with one of you having custody? There are legal options then with conditions to access rights

Brallaqueen

Your partner wants to take the child out on the bike. I'm assuming the child wants to go out on the bike. I'd let them go to be honest.

Assuming the partner has the requisite skills, the child has a helmet and they are both enjoying themselves, there is nothing that you can do that will not make you look like you are either overprotective or trying to get back at your partner

adouglasmhor

Ask him to make sure the child has a properly fitted helmet or take them to a bike shop to get one fitted yourself, an adult helmet will not protect a child properly.