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Advice For Riders
If you ride your off-road motor vehicle around Greater Manchester the chances are that you are breaking the law. Where are you riding it? Are you allowed to ride there? How are you transporting the vehicle to the riding place?
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What you need to know!If you want to ride, make sure you follow these guidelines to ensure you ride legally:
You Must Not:
You Must:
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If you do not follow the guidelines you will be breaking the law. When the police catch up with you, you run the risk of:
- Your bike being seized
- Receipt of a heavy fine
- If you are able to reclaim your bike after seizure, expect a charge of more than £100
- Points on your driving licence
- Disqualification
- Imprisonment
- An Anti-Social Behaviour Order
- An unlimited civil claim
- Serious injury to yourself and others
Buying a bike?
Always check when buying a bike that there is a visible identification number on the frame and an engine number. The seller will be able to point these out and provide a proof of purchase. The bike manufacturer will be able to describe what the number should look like on their product. Contact them for more details. The number may have been defaced on a stolen bike, so always check!
Always check when buying a bike that there is a visible identification number on the frame and an engine number and that this has not been defaced or re-stamped.
If you want to buy a bike be prepared for some costs:
Quad and motocross bikes start from around £700 new and £450 second hand to buy; Protective clothing can cost between £100-£300 with a helmet an additional £90-£250; You will also need a trailer to transport the bike to the riding site. If you do not own one they can cost £250-£500 or more, with an extra £60 plus fitting cost for a tow bar if your car does not currently have one.
These costs could total between £950 and £1,800.
Based on a study of 80 tracks around the UK the average daily cost to ride is £14.50 for a child and £15.50 for an adult. Some tracks have additional membership schemes of £20 a year on top.
If you would like more information on how to ride legally pleasecontact the Auto-cycle Union who arethe governing body for the sport. They will be able to provide youwith details of regional venues and latest news:
Auto-cycle Union Ltd,
ACU House,
Wood Street Rugby,
Warwickshire,
CV21 2YX
Tel: 01788 566 400
Email: admin@acu.org.uk
Web: www.acu.org.uk
Although you may think that you are just enjoying your hobby you may not be aware of how your riding affects others. You will be breaking the law and are likely to be causing distress to residents by riding on roads, pavements and on public land.
By following these guidelines the residents and Greater Manchester Police will get off your back and will be more supportive of your hobby.