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What are the rules around children riding as pillion passenger on a motorbike?
Linda
From the "Ask Jack" archives - 14 December 2009
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The rules for motor cyclists who wish to carry a pillion passenger (child) are as follows;
The rider must have a full class 6 licence
The child must be able to reach the foot rests
The child must be protected from the rear wheel
The child must wear a helmet when a pillion passenger on a public road or place