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Licence for trials motorcycle

  • 05-06-2015 12:47am
    #1
    Stingerbar
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭


    Do I need a licence for a trials motorcycle?

    Also, is insurance mandatory?


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Stingerbar wrote: »
    Do I need a licence for a trials motorcycle?

    Also, is insurance mandatory?
    To compete in events you may need an ACU license.

    If you gave some more details it would help.


  • #3
    Stingerbar
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭Stingerbar


    I would not be competing

    Just the rules in Ireland re trials motorcycles general use

    Typically I would be getting a second hand bike for light use on our land or a forest nearby, perhaps to ride it half a mile on the road to get to the forest - are there any licence/insurance rules for this?


  • #4
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    If you're bringing the bike on to a public road you'll need a bike license, insurance and tax to be legal.


  • #5
    Stingerbar
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭Stingerbar


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    If you're bringing the bike on to a public road you'll need a bike license, insurance and tax to be legal.

    Thanks, so if I get a trailer, then presumably none of the above are needed?


  • #6
    dubscottie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 854 ✭✭✭dubscottie


    Stingerbar wrote: »
    Thanks, so if I get a trailer, then presumably none of the above are needed?

    Only for the car/van you are using to tow the trailer with the bike on it..:)


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  • #7
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    If you use the bike on land that is used by the public, ie amenity walks forest trails etc., you will need insurance.


  • #8
    doctorchopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 886 ✭✭✭doctorchopper


    aujopimur wrote: »
    If you use the bike on land that is used by the public, ie amenity walks forest trails etc., you will need insurance.
    Wouldn't be much point as your insurance won't cover off road, there isn't any legal off road areas in the country with the exception of organised trials events or off road races, but for those you will need a competition license


  • #9
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    aujopimur wrote: »
    If you use the bike on land that is used by the public, ie amenity walks forest trails etc., you will need insurance.

    ....where are you getting this ?

    Mountain bike courses for mountain bikes are similarly public, and you don't need insurance for those........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #10
    doctorchopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 886 ✭✭✭doctorchopper


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    If you're bringing the bike on to a public road you'll need a bike license, insurance and tax to be legal.

    Yes that is right, but if you are just using it off road, even on public fire roads ect insurance will be nul in void as it is technically illegal to use off road vehicles of Coillte land unless a race permit has been granted for a club event


  • #11
    Pugzilla
    Site Banned Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭Pugzilla


    So dualsport bikes are basically worthless in this country since you'll never have the opportunity to use the off-road capabilities outside special events?


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  • #12
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    So dualsport bikes are basically worthless in this country since you'll never have the opportunity to use the off-road capabilities outside special events?

    ...tbh, that's always been a problem here. If we had a desert, we'd be the one country where we'd ban people from it anyway.............

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #13
    doctorchopper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 886 ✭✭✭doctorchopper


    Pugzilla wrote: »
    So dualsport bikes are basically worthless in this country since you'll never have the opportunity to use the off-road capabilities outside special events?

    Unfortunately yes, i've been riding off road for 15 years now and never really had a problem but its a bit of a grey area


  • #14
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ....where are you getting this ?

    Mountain bike courses for mountain bikes are similarly public, and you don't need insurance for those........

    The road traffic act says, vehicles used in public places, although they may be in private ownership ie supermarket carparks, forrest walks etc., must have 3rd party motor insurance.


  • #15
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ....where are you getting this ?

    Mountain bike courses for mountain bikes are similarly public, and you don't need insurance for those........

    If you crash into someone they can sue you, so while not compulsory it's advisable to have insurance for a bicycle.


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