Although there are no legal restrictions on driving quad bikes over private land and a blanket ban on driving them – or any vehicle – over public land such as parks and commons, the law applying to driving quad bikes on the open road is a little more complicated.
A quad bike (or ATV) is a motorcycle with four wheels. They became popular from the 1970′s and have shown an increased demand since then. Quad bike riding has typically been done off road, offering the rider an exciting and thrilling experience which can be compared to motocross riding. A new type of bike has emerged on the market over recent years and this is the road legal quad, a bike which conforms to all safety requirements so that it can be used on public roads. Why would anyone want to use an ATV on the road when they could use a car or motorbike?