271Riding on motorbike

271 Riding on motorbike (1) Unless subsection (1A) applies, the rider of a motorbike that is moving (other than a rider who is walking beside and pushing a motorbike), or the rider of a motorbike that is stationary but not parked, must— (a) sit astride the rider’s seat facing forwards; and (b) if the motorbike is moving— (i) keep at least 1 hand on the handlebars; and (ii) keep both feet on the footrests or footboard designed for the rider’s use. (1A) The rider of a motorbike that is moving may— (a) stand on the motorbike’s footrests or footboard designed for the rider’s use if— (i) the rider has both feet on the footrests or footboard; and (ii) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider to do so; or (b) remove a foot from the footrest or footboard designed for the rider’s use if— (i) the rider is sitting on the rider’s seat; and (ii) at least 1 foot is on a footrest or footboard; and (iii) in the circumstances, it is safe for the rider to do so.

(2) A passenger on a motorbike (except a passenger in a sidecar or on a seat designed for a passenger, other than a pillion seat) that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must— (a) sit astride the pillion seat facing forwards; and (b) keep both feet on the footrests designed for use by a pillion passenger on the motorbike. (3) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with a passenger (except a passenger in a sidecar or other seat designed for a passenger) unless the passenger complies with subsection (2). (4) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with more than 1 passenger (excluding any passenger in a sidecar or other seat designed for a passenger, other than a pillion seat). (5) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with more passengers in a sidecar, or on a seat designed for a passenger, than the sidecar, or seat, is designed to carry. (5A) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with a passenger who is under 8 years old unless the passenger is in a sidecar. (5B) A passenger must not ride in a sidecar of a motorbike unless the passenger is seated safely. (5C) The rider of a motorbike must not ride with a passenger in a sidecar unless the passenger complies with subsection (5B).