Riding on the beach - legal?

[andrewsmith]

puny

6am Tynemouth beach!

No one is the wiser, they do dawn runs along it before the cops catch them

Dunno, but if you did on Blackpool beach 20 years ago, they chased you with a coastguard Landrover. On L plates I wasn't allowed to carry a pillion on the road, so I had to get my GF home somehow. The only day there was a copper waiting for me on the off ramp, all he ticketed me for was riding a bike which I wasn't licensed for at 16, as he thought my bike (MT5) was bigger than 50cc. Of course I was licensed so I accepted the ticket and he let me go on my way, then challenged the ticket. Had he realised I was legal to ride the bike he might have booked me for something else. Once on a 125 they never caught me.

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

Anyone know the penalty for riding on a public beach on a road legal bike?

Sand in your chain, swingarm bushes, steering head bearings, and all those other little sensitive nooks and crannies


Down the ramp opposite Spanish City seafront cafe (Whitley Bay)? but not recommended on a heavyweight Honda 350 Good fun tho' - just try to keep the weight towards the back of the bike so front wheel don't dig in

Originally Posted by Fruity-ya-ya

Death by stoning.

deepens if its a pebble or sand beach surely

Interested to know why the question?

[peterco]

This lot rode on the beach at Kirkcaldy

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=49912

[peterco]

http://www.geton.co.uk/content/where-can-i-ride-road

You’re certainly asking the tough questions today! There’s no easy answer to this, because the rules – and the laws – change regularly.
The first thing to bear in mind is that riding in the wrong place risks anything from annoying the locals to getting your motorcycle confiscated by the police. So if you’re in any doubt, find out before you start roaring across the mud.
You can, of course, ride a road-legal vehicle on a public road. That means that you have to have road tax and insurance, and to follow the rules of the road. You can also ride on a “byway open to all traffic”, but NOT on a footpath, bridleway or “restricted byway”.
If you have the landowner’s express permission, you can ride a road-legal vehicle on a public path. But if you are in a “public place” (for example, a beach) you must have Road Traffic Act insurance cover. The best way to find out where you can ride locally is to contact your local trail riding club or group - see the links below.
The other option is to find a track that’s dedicated to off-road riding. But check it out before you turn up with all your gear. Give them a call and ask a few questions, such as:
• Is there a separate novice track?
• How many people are allowed out at a time?
• Is the track marshalled?
• Is tuition available and who by?
• First aid availability?
• What insurance cover is there?
Don’t let this put you off venturing off the road on two wheels. If you’re new to it, you’ll probably want to start with one of the off-roading schools to get some training, and they will be able to advise you on where to ride. Get in touch with your local group and ask if you can come along with them. Or check Trials and Motocross news for what’s near you.
Tread Lightly
Land Access and Recreation Association
Ride Off Road
Trail Riders’ Fellowship
Auto Cycle Union
Motorcycle Union of Ireland
Scottish Auto Cycle Union
TMX

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by Fruity-ya-ya

Death by stoning.

[punyXpress]

Presumably a bit quicker than death by sanding ?

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by Stig

Interested to know why the question?

Because if it's just a £30 fine or something, then it might be worth the risk

Doesn't seem to be any info on it though