Seat belt suggestions needed

[JP58]

I went through the responses here pretty quickly and may have missed it but something else to consider is a question of legality. One person mentioned it is illegal to strap a child to the bike. I personally have no knowledge of such a law but don't doubt it is out there. The other legal question is likely a state by state thing. Some states require children be tall enough to reach the passenger foot pegs without modifications before they are allowed to ride and most go on to state it is illegal to have a child ride in front of you as well as restrict the number of passengers to one; making it illegal for another adult to hold onto the child between you and them. Those laws are there for good reasons that I agree with. Your grandchild's physical safety should take precedence over hurt feelings of not getting to ride for a few more years.

I know in my state and I'm sure it's all 50. If the passenger cant flat foot the foot pegs its illegal to ride. Riding in front of you is definitely illegal. If you get caught by police. Probably a hefty fine.

 

[ARtraveler]

I know in my state and I'm sure it's all 50. If the passenger cant flat foot the foot pegs its illegal to ride. Riding in front of you is definitely illegal. If you get caught by police. Probably a hefty fine.

This happened in Northern, rural MN. My child rode with me in the early 60's. The times were a bit different then. I actually had a chat with the local Constable about it. He just said to be careful. We lived out in the country at the time. Little to no traffic. The times are much different now. And...hopefully, I have also grown a bit wiser.

 

[12tree]

I know of one situation where a guy was giving rides to kids on his motorcycle on a dead end road. A neighbor called the cops. He was charged and convicted of child abuse and will forever be listed as a child abuser. It is illegal as it can be. I believe that in Wisconsin, USA, a passenger needs to have both feet on the passenger pegs. Pegs must be as supplied by the manufacturer and in standard location.
Have fun !

 

[ARtraveler]

The times have changed...very much so. :bowdown: