P700 Road Legal (United Kingdom)

[Bluecap]

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Honda Pioneer 700-2 but I'm not sure about the road legality in the United Kingdom where I am from.

Is this forum mostly people from the USA? Is there anyone else from the UK that has knowledge on the issue of road legality?

I live in a rural location, I want to be able to drive it along the public road (it is a single track) from my land to another area of land which is 11 miles away.

Companies sell kits like this but I'm not sure if I'd need it:

Quadtech - Quadtech Side by Side Road Kits - Honda | Road Legal ATV UTV SXS QUAD BIKE

www.quadtech.co.uk

An article about the UTV road use law in the UK:

Driving ATVs and UTVs on the road: all you need to know

Many farmers are unsure about the details when it comes to legally using ATVs and UTVs on the road.

www.southwestfarmer.co.uk

 

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[NTCPrezJB]

It is predominantly US but there have been random other countries represented. Hopefully someone with answers you seek stops by soon. In the meantime welcome to the club.

 

[Mudwing]

You will have to research your own area rules for riding on the road and what is required. It’s different for different states in the US. But I can tell you that the 7hundo is a solid machine. 😎

 

[Bluecap]

You will have to research your own area rules for riding on the road and what is required. It’s different for different states in the US. But I can tell you that the 7hundo is a solid machine. 😎

The machine looks fantastic so I'd love to get one, just need figure out the local rules and regulations for road legality. I've tried searching on google but it is confusing.

 

[Mudwing]

The machine looks fantastic so I'd love to get one, just need figure out the local rules and regulations for road legality. I've tried searching on google but it is confusing.

Can you call your local Department of Transportation office? In my area you can’t register SxS’s so mine falls under agriculture vehicles. I need insurance, an orange triangle on the back, to stay on the shoulder of the road and no faster than 25MPH. This is to drive on the road. Others need turn signals, windshield and rated tires along with other items. Hope you get the answers you are looking for and look forward to seeing your new ride. 😎

 

[Kenora]

I'm in Canada and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) laws regarding off road vehicle (ATV and SXS) differ from Province to Province. Being an over regulated country like this Britannia is likely the same...
Here in Ontario the HTA and ORVA (Off Road Veh Act) permit ATVs and SxS to operate on roadways with several caveats....here are a few...they must be licensed and insured, the driver must be licensed and sober, There are a number of reasonable rules regarding operation on the roads (but never on a Queens Highway... code for main highway). Municipalities can and do pass By-Laws further restricting use (like cities are generally verboten) but here in NW Ont the small city of Kenora is very ATV and SxS friendly...
Sooooooo. better ask the local gendarmes....
I've been operating ATVs here for 20 yrs and 20000 lm without ever an issue..