Transport of People and Goods
From what age may a child travel as a passenger on a motorcycle, accompanied and sitting astride?
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
- A 5 years
- ✓ 7 years
- C 10 years
- D 14 years
Why this is the correct answer
As a general rule, passengers under 12 are not allowed on a motorcycle, unless they are at least 7 years old and accompanied by a parent, guardian or authorised adult, sitting astride with feet on the footrests.
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