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Date Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 08:10:122005MT
Copird from "Have Your Say" forum, thought it might be useful here!
Don.
Christmas will soon be upon us, this usually brings with it a plethera of mini moto bikes and the such!
Before you go ahead and purchase one for your little cherub you might like to read the following Information from the Department for Transport
Here is the IP address
http://www.together.gov.uk/article.asp?aid=3444&c=408
What action can be taken against the inappropriate use of mini-motos?
The inappropriate use of mini-motos is a growing problem and incidents that disturb local residents, damage the environment and put the safety of the public at risk are becoming more frequent
Mini-motos
The inappropriate use of mini-motos (which include miniature motorcycles and petrol driven scooters (often called Go-peds)) is a growing problem and incidents that disturb local residents, damage the environment and put the safety of the public at risk are becoming more frequent. Although marketed as “toys”, mini-motos can reach speeds of up to 60mph and there have already been fatalities and serious injuries from accidents.
This article has been produced by the Home Office in consultation with the Department for Transport and gives guidance on the current legal position regarding the use of:
Petrol driven mini motorbikes
Go-peds
Electric and petrol driven scooters
Some off-road motorbikes
Where can Mini-motos be used?
If these vehicles are not registered for the road, they may only be used legally on private land, including parks and forests, only with the direct permission of the landowner, which in many cases will be the local authority.
Mini-motos can NOT be used on:
A public road unless they are licensed, taxed, and insured, or
A footpath or cycle route under any circumstances
When these vehicles are used on roads, riders must be licenced, aged 16 or over and wearing an approved (E-marked, kite-marked) crash helmet.
Any child using a mini-moto should be supervised by a responsible adult to ensure its safe use.
Enforcement
Mini-motos are classed as motorised vehicles and when ridden illegally or in a careless or anti-social manner (that is causing or likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress) they may be seized by the police under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 powers.
Before seizing a vehicle the uniformed officer must first warn the rider about their anti-social behaviour.
Once it has been seized, the owner must currently pay a fee of £120 to have the vehicle returned.
Offenders can be subject to prosecution, and a fine of £1000.
Police and Community Support Officers can also issue £80 Penalty Notice for Disorder for behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Note that a crime report is always needed for this offence.
Riders using mini-motos and other such vehicles illegally on public roads and footpaths can also be prosecuted under road traffic legislation, fined and receive points on their licences.
Evidence collected in relation to the misuse of these vehicles can be used to form part of the package of evidence to tackle ASB when applying for Anti-social Behaviour Orders and Acceptable Behaviour Contracts. However, in the case of young people, we recommend that the police first inform the parents and seek to reach a voluntary solution to the problem.
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