Using Mini Motos

Using these vehicles in parks, on pavements and in public places is almost always illegal; the only legal area would be on private land (such as the Norfolk Arena) and with the owner’s permission; so long as its use does not cause harassment, alarm or distress, or a statutory nuisance.

An individual using a mini-moto illegally could ultimately be liable to a fine of up to £1,000, have their licence/future licence endorsed (with resulting extra costs via insurance etc), lose their mini moto and see it crushed and/or have to pay for its removal and storage.

Mini Motos and the law
The Government regards Mini Motos (Go-peds etc) to be the same as motor vehicles and they should therefore:

• Be registered with DVLA
• Have Road Tax
• Be insured
• Comply with road vehicle (construction and use) regulations meaning that it should have the correct working lights, indicators etc
• Have 'European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval' or 'Motor Cycle Single Vehicle Approval'.
• Riders should have a suitable safety helmet, appropriate insurance (for use on a road) and a driving licence that authorises the use of that vehicle
• Riders of the vehicles should be 17 years of age unless the vehicle meets the definition of a moped, which can be ridden at the age of 16. A moped is a motorcycle or scooter that has an engine capacity under 50cc and is designed not to do more that 31mph/50kmh.

Legal sites in East Anglia

• Karting 2000 Ltd, located at Trafalger Works, Fenner Road, Great Yarmouth
  Tel: (01493) 854041
  Cost: £15 per rider. Must supply own bike and kit
  Sessions on: Thursday 6pm to 10pm; Friday 6pm to 8.30pm (under 14s); and Sunday 4pm to 6.30pm
• Ellough Park Raceway, Benacre Road, Ellough, Beccles, Suffolk
  Tel: (01502) 717718
  Cost: £20 per rider per day
  Sessions: 11pm to 5.30pm (8yrs and above)