A quad bike must be loaded onto a trailer when transported on public roads

Question:

I have Quad Bike Query. I accept they cannot be ridden on public roads – No Problem.

I have bought a quad bike with Rear light,turning lights front and back and also headlights (hi and Low beam) plus many extras

The manufacturer fitted a steel Shaft that can be used for a TOW-Ball and can be connected as a Tow-Hitch. I can safely lift 2 wheels from the road surface and securely connect the ATV to my vehicle tow-bar. Is it possible for me (After I register the Vehicle)to license my ATV as a trailer or any appropriate Name?)    I can then safely and legally tow the ATV on a public road within the rules of towing as prescribed by Law.  When done correctly there is no real difference between towing a trailer or car or Towing an ATV (Folks still tow their ‘Beach buggies’;?)       I would appreciate your comments and input.

Answer:

You are not allowed to register and licence the quad at all and will have to load the entire vehicle onto a trailer to be able to transport it.

Alta Swanepoel & Associates

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A quad bike must be loaded onto a trailer when transported on public roads

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?