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House of Commons · General Debate

Quad Bikes

15 March 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South

Crime & Law Enforcement

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Judith Cummins raised concerns about quad bikes in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Moves a Bill to require quad bike riders on public highways to wear helmets
  • Makes registration of all quad bikes compulsory
  • Emphasises higher accident rates and injuries for quad bike riders compared to car drivers due to lack of helmet use

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South

Moves a Bill to require quad bike riders on public highways to wear helmets, make registration of all quad bikes compulsory, and empower police to remove problem off-road quads from streets permanently. Emphasises that the lack of helmet use results in higher accident rates and injuries compared to car drivers.

Other contributors (1)
  • Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South

    Highlights the issue of antisocial quad bike usage on public highways, citing statistics from West Yorkshire police showing a 42% increase in reports of antisocial use in 2021. Argues for compulsory helmet wearing and vehicle immobilisers to prevent theft and illegal use.

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