Rules for motorcyclists•Rule 85
Motorcycle Pillion Passenger Rules
This rule is a legal requirement
You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They should face forward with both feet on the footrests. You MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger unless your motorcycle is designed to do so. Provisional licence holders MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger.
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Motorcyclists must only carry one passenger, seated properly on a designated seat with feet on footrests. For example, if you have a full motorcycle licence and your bike is equipped with a pillion seat, you can take one friend for a ride, ensuring they sit astride and face forward. However, if you only have a provisional licence, you cannot carry any passengers.
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