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Using a sidecar

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  • 07-12-2023 6:21am
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    gerarda
    Registered Users Posts: 445 ✭✭


    Does anyone know if you can use a sidecar with a learner permit? I'm aware you can't take pillion passengers but is it different for a sidecar? Thanks.



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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,741 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    No... If you ou desperately need a passenger, just get a car...



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    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭goblin59


    I don't think you'd be allowed pillions in it as a sidecar motorcycle is still Category A and the rules say no

    T



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    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 35,054 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    A sidecar passenger isn't a pillion passenger though, not required to wear a helmet!

    I'm pretty sure there's no provision for a learner to ride a sidecar here (even without passengers) although it's a possibility for those who are medically restricted to three-wheeled vehicles in class A.

    © 1982 Sinclair Research Ltd



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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,741 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Well, it's a question in the insurance application, so just fill it in and see what feedback you get.



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    Fabio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭Fabio


    I know of a guy who recently got a sidecar sorted out for himself. He spent a lot of money on it (the build was done in the UK using a Yamaha XJR as the base) but found it really tough to get type-certification here with Revenue, in particular, not knowing how to classify it for import duties.

    He's got it on the road now but it's a whole different experience to riding two-wheels. He's a good rider but he ended up going through a hedge into someone's front garden on his second spin (no one was hurt but pride!).



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