I think it’s up to the parent’s and they should know if the kids are old enough and capable to do so. And that they understand the dangers.

it is up to the parents to ensure that their child is capable, mature, responsible and knows how to handle the bike safely

I agree that I don’t know how they would police this. So many kids ride little quad bikes nowadays.

I think if this was brought in as law there would be many people who would complain. I see that it comes from a place of caring but at the same time I do think parents need to teach kids set rules for these types of things and if they cant stick to the rules then they lose the privilege of being able to ride.

Our teens use our smaller quad, which is speed limited. We are adamant they always use their helmets, have had safety instructions, and are not allowed in our top paddock, which is too steep. It is a simple thing for a child to wear a helmet, be it a quad or a normal push bike. Accidents happen all too quickly, and we probably wouldn’t have a quad if it wasn’t for a productive purpose. Our 9 year old is only allowed to tow the little trailer with the ride on mower. He has to be older until we let him on the quad.

I don’t necessarily think banning use is the answer. All vehicles are dangerous unless they are used safely. Education is the key.

Almost impossible to enforce these restrictions on a farm – I have driven one of these quad bikes and they are not as easy as it first looks. However, children will always try these things out and dads need all the help they can get on a farm – recipe for disaster. Should we go back to the horse? Just as many accidents then, I guess.

Sadly thats a huge figure – 161 killed. It is easy to go too fast and usually the ground is uneven and so you can see how an accident is very possible.

All sounds good in theory. This would be almost impossible to police. Most properties have quad bikes these days.

If they are not old or responsible enough to get a licence, then they shouldnt ride a quad bike

they are dangerous for adults too, I know of so many accidents on these guys

Too many go at exessive speed and don’t think about the terrain they are riding on. I would be interested to learn where the other accidents happened as it is illegal to ride them in public areas. You can’t register a quadbike.

Farm accidents and deaths are all too common. My uncle was severely injured on a farm and I am all for the recommendations as outlined in this article.