What age must you be to be a pillion motorcycle passanger?

Answer 1

No, you can not carry a pillion if you do not have a full motorcycle or full moped licence. To obtain any full licence you must be at least 17 years old. You must then pass a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) course so that you can ride a 125cc motorcycle by yourself, but you must display L plates at all times, and you can not carry passengers, or use motorways. You will then need to pass a motorcycle theory test, followed by a practical test, which if under 21 years old, must be taken on a 125cc bike, capable of at least 62mph (100kmph). If you pass both of these test you will receive a full motorcycle licence which will allow you to ride on motorways and carry a pillion passenger. For the first 2 years of having this licence you can not ride a bike with a power output of more than 25Kw (33bhp) (a modern 400cc bike is about this power, but some smaller bikes have this power or more). You can get a larger more power full bike but it must restricted to 33bhp, until you have had the licence for 2 years, from the date you passed the test.

This only applies to int the United Kingdom, if you live outside the UK different laws will apply.

Answer 2

In UK yes, but it is advisable to do some pillion carrying training first as carrying a pillion has a marked effect on handling and braking. Pillion passengers have responsibilities under the law and a responsibility to ride in a such a way so as not to impair the drivers ability to control the motorcycle.

Answer 3

There is not an age restriction in the UK but they must keep to these three as long as: 1) They wear a correctly fitted, safety approved helmet. 2) They can comfortably reach the foot-pegs (and if that means raising the foot-peg mounting points to accommodate a child on the pillion seat, that is perfectly legal). 3) If they are under the age of 17, they must have a parent or guardian's consent to ride as a passenger on the motorcycle. Thomas McKay-Smith

Answer 4

each state is different as far as that law goes. also, different states allow passengers during daylight hours only.