Can I “roadworthy” my quad bike?

Question:

If a quad bike was fitted with all the instruments to deem it roadworthy, can it be registered and licensed and used on the public roads? How does 1 formally address this issue to be taken up for consideration, by the powers that be? Quite simply a quad bike is 200 times safer to drive than a 2 wheel motorcycle, simply because it has 2 more wheels. I would appreciate all your assistance with this request, and maybe it can be considered.

Answer:

Motor quadrucycles are not allowed to be licensed and may not be used on public roads at all. They were designed for off-road conditions. The vehicles do not comply with the South African National Standards for motor vehicles and contrary to your beliefs are extremely unsafe on public roads.
The SABS has prohibited the registration and licensing of quads since 2005.

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Can I “roadworthy” my quad bike?