Chid 6,791 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Agricultural quad bikes If you’re using a quad bike for agriculture, horticulture and forestry work you need to register it as a light agricultural vehicle. You’ll also need to get the correct ‘nil value’ tax disc and renew this every year. Using an agricultural quad bike on the roadYou can only use an agricultural quad bike on the road if travelling less than 1.5km between sites where you’re using it for agriculture, horticulture or forestry. An agricultural quad bike used on the road doesn’t need an MOT, but must be registered and licensed for road use and must have a number plate and minimum of third party insurance. It will also need lights if it’s being used on the road after dark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 More information on this. I've just got off the phone to both DfT and DVLA. Both inform me that you still need a number plate and tax disk, and you can only get that if you road register the bike by completing a V5/5 application to your local DVLA office. Without the number plate and tax disk, you are not legal even with insurance. Oh, and you have to have the insurance before you apply for the V5/5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,791 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 More information on this. I've just got off the phone to both DfT and DVLA. Both inform me that you still need a number plate and tax disk, and you can only get that if you road register the bike by completing a V5/5 application to your local DVLA office. Without the number plate and tax disk, you are not legal even with insurance. Oh, and you have to have the insurance before you apply for the V5/5. god im good should be made a mod for all the good info i give out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I've got V5/5 application forms on their way to me now; but I'm not sure if it's going to be worth the agro to be honest...... It seems you're in the hands of your local inspector as to whether he or she decides to 'inspect' your vehicle. You also have to supply a map of the land clearly showing where you cross the highway? When I asked what happens if you are contractor, the girl went a bit quiet and said she wasn't sure........... It all seems like a minefield to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Well I am insured and they seemed happy with my position as did my local police station so I will stick to that ......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Well I am insured and they seemed happy with my position as did my local police station so I will stick to that ......... Good luck. It's the VoSA guys and the ones trained in traffic you've got to watch out for! I've got to speak the local DVLA inspector tomorrow to find out more, but it seems you can be insured but still not legal, even for crossing roads and staying within the 1.5km. The tax disk is free, but there is a £55 fee for the registration. I'll post more when I've spoken to them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 As I said mate I live in the middle of nowhere and after 300 meters of riding I am on farm land .... This is my road its hardly a busy main road lol ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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