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Quad Bikes
15 March 2022
Lead MP
Judith Cummins
Debate Type
General Debate
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Judith Cummins raised concerns about quad bikes in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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