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Parents advised against mini-motos
Police are warning parents not to buy their children mini-motorbikes this Christmas.
There has been a huge rise in sales of the miniature bikes in recent years and police are stressing that parents should be aware of the law before making purchases.
Sgt Paul Hepworth, of Bradford North Police told the Yorkshire Post of the legal implications of owning a small bike.
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"The smaller bikes are not registered with the DVLA, they cannot be MoT-tested, taxed or insured, so they are never going to be road-legal. The obvious answer for most would be to ride them off the road," he said.
However, riding the bikes in parks is off limits as well as the police being prescribed powers to remove any vehicle that is deemed to be causing an annoyance to other park users.
"There are a number of suppliers who are failing to inform the customer that, for the majority, the only place the vehicle can legally be used is on private land with the permission of the landowner," Sgt Hepworth continued.
The bikes can hit speeds of 60mph, making them a danger if allowed on public roads.
Prices start at around £150, which may make some parents think twice, even if police warnings do not.
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