Know the Boundaries of Pit Bike Use Now
There are some countries that do not allow the use of pit bikes in public roads and freeways.
Laws that were implemented for this type of bikes can be rooted from the accidents that claim about a dozen lives every year.
This is one of the main reasons why these countries implement strict rules for those who own a pit bike.
In Australia, only a couple of models for this type of bikes are allowed in the streets.
This includes the X18, X19 and the X22.
These models are able to meet the required speed limit and vehicle standards to qualify as a street vehicle.
It has headlights, signal lights, tail lights and speedometers.
Of course, when riding these bikes you must also abide with the safety laws by wearing safety gears that includes a helmets and pads.
And carrying your driver's license with you is mandatory.
In the UK, riding a pit bike is highly illegal due to an accident that cost a three-year old girl her life.
It happened when her stepfather took the young lady for a ride in their mini bike and it collided with a pickup truck, instantly killing the 3 year old.
But long before the tragic accident, a campaign against the dangers of these bikes have already been started.
This campaign aims to warn the public that these mini bikes can also cause serious harm despite its size.
It served as a motivation for the pit bike owners to be extra careful in handling their bikes.
These types of vehicles are only allowed in mini bike tracks that are especially made for said bikes.
Due to the law that had been passed stating that the use of these bikes in public roads and freeways is illegal, even bike modification will not allow the vehicle for street use.
Similar to UK, Canada does not allow the use of such bikes in the roads as well.
They believe that these bikes do not meet the proper height requirements and specifications for head lights, tail light, and turn signals.
Other motorists on the road may have difficulty seeing and dodging these vehicles due to the small size and height of a pit bike.
In this country, these bike are most ideal only for competitions and indoor races but not in the streets or freeways.
In addition, the riders in Ontario, Canada are required to be at least 12 years old in order to ride these pit bikes on closed circuit courses.
Anyone caught riding these bikes outside their circuit course will be fined $5000 excluding the extra charges that an officer may add to your list of charges.
The catch is that the fine may be given to the operator only if someone complains about it.
But under no circumstances must these bikes be ridden in freeways or highways.
Also in British Columbia, anyone caught riding these bikes on public roads and freeways will be fined $900 and worse, the bike will be seized or confiscated.
This is even better compared to some countries in Europe wherein they would seize your bike and destroy it in front of you.
Though pit bikes are small in size, safety will also depend on the rider.
As a rider or a racer, you must be cautious.
Safety is to be considered top priority at all times when riding bikes.
Laws that were implemented for this type of bikes can be rooted from the accidents that claim about a dozen lives every year.
This is one of the main reasons why these countries implement strict rules for those who own a pit bike.
In Australia, only a couple of models for this type of bikes are allowed in the streets.
This includes the X18, X19 and the X22.
These models are able to meet the required speed limit and vehicle standards to qualify as a street vehicle.
It has headlights, signal lights, tail lights and speedometers.
Of course, when riding these bikes you must also abide with the safety laws by wearing safety gears that includes a helmets and pads.
And carrying your driver's license with you is mandatory.
In the UK, riding a pit bike is highly illegal due to an accident that cost a three-year old girl her life.
It happened when her stepfather took the young lady for a ride in their mini bike and it collided with a pickup truck, instantly killing the 3 year old.
But long before the tragic accident, a campaign against the dangers of these bikes have already been started.
This campaign aims to warn the public that these mini bikes can also cause serious harm despite its size.
It served as a motivation for the pit bike owners to be extra careful in handling their bikes.
These types of vehicles are only allowed in mini bike tracks that are especially made for said bikes.
Due to the law that had been passed stating that the use of these bikes in public roads and freeways is illegal, even bike modification will not allow the vehicle for street use.
Similar to UK, Canada does not allow the use of such bikes in the roads as well.
They believe that these bikes do not meet the proper height requirements and specifications for head lights, tail light, and turn signals.
Other motorists on the road may have difficulty seeing and dodging these vehicles due to the small size and height of a pit bike.
In this country, these bike are most ideal only for competitions and indoor races but not in the streets or freeways.
In addition, the riders in Ontario, Canada are required to be at least 12 years old in order to ride these pit bikes on closed circuit courses.
Anyone caught riding these bikes outside their circuit course will be fined $5000 excluding the extra charges that an officer may add to your list of charges.
The catch is that the fine may be given to the operator only if someone complains about it.
But under no circumstances must these bikes be ridden in freeways or highways.
Also in British Columbia, anyone caught riding these bikes on public roads and freeways will be fined $900 and worse, the bike will be seized or confiscated.
This is even better compared to some countries in Europe wherein they would seize your bike and destroy it in front of you.
Though pit bikes are small in size, safety will also depend on the rider.
As a rider or a racer, you must be cautious.
Safety is to be considered top priority at all times when riding bikes.
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