What you need to know about transporting a child on a motorcycle

Carrying a child on a motorcycle? If a budding passenger leaves, it remains to be seen how to proceed to make sure everything goes well ... We are reviewing the legislation and the behavior that needs to be enacted!

At what age can a child be transported on a motorcycle?

The main restriction for transporting a child on a motorcycle is the minimum age. Even though the Highway Traffic Safety Service strongly recommends to refrain from transporting children under 8 years of age on a motorcycle, Traffic Regulations allow children under 5 years old to ride with Mom or Dad, provided they are attached to a seat attached to a saddle (which is a subject of discussion among specialists).

Regardless of the minimum age, common sense would prefer a promising passenger to be tall enough to be well supported by the footpegs ... Likewise, it must be strong enough to hold back when braking and changing angle. And to figure it out, it's just occasional!

What motorcycle equipment should you choose for your "boy"?

Is the child old enough to follow you? Let's face it: little bikers, like adults, cannot ride a motorcycle without proper equipment! Starting with a helmet that must meet certain criteria for lightness and ergonomics - see our article on this topic. Aside from a helmet, a good jacket, a pair of gloves worthy of the name, trousers and shoes as high as possible are essential for minimal protection.

For those who need to regularly sit in the passenger seat of your motorcycle, seriously consider investing in specific kids motorcycle equipment... Undoubtedly, you will find what to protect and please your little one at the same time. Take a look at the kids' motorcycle jackets and gloves available on the Motobloom. Not to mention children's cross-country ski equipment with a very rich assortment of goods, some of which can be used on the road (helmet, boots, etc.)

Explain what will happen to your young passenger

Before you gear up from head to toe, you'll need a little guidebook. So take the time to explain to your budding sandbag how it should behave behind you. Tell him what position to take, show what he can grab onto. Explain to him that we are not in the car: even at low speed, we lean a little. Add that he always has to hold on tight because braking and accelerating can destabilize him.

Take the opportunity to develop code that allows you to communicate on the go. (taps on the hip, etc.) The child should be able to alert you if a problem occurs. If you're fortunate enough to have a motorcycle intercom on hand, you can even equip your helmets with it. This device will truly allow you to capture the senses of your novice passenger. Moreover, you can advise it at the right time. Without an intercom, don't be afraid to stop regularly to find out how it feels.

Adapt your driving experience to children

Forget about starting 400 meters from the spot! Jokes aside, Cast iron behavior is essential for transporting a child on a motorcycle. Thus, anticipate as many events as possible on the road to avoid reminders and other brake "surprises" for your brat. Remember, he is very impressionable... The worst thing that can happen is that the trip awakens in him a sense of fear. In the worst case, with the risk of permanently pissing him off with a motorcycle. Avoid at all costs!

Start soft to build confidence

If your passenger makes the first attempt, best to start with a block tour... In this familiar context, at reduced speed, it will be easier for you to make sure everything is in order. Once the groundhog is confident, you can lengthen the ride and gradually increase your speed. But know how to stay measured in any situation! Pleasure should always prevail over sensations that flirt with fear. And beware of fatigue, thirst and cold snap, which threaten the child before us ...

Hopefully these few tips will allow you to see your first banana under your young passenger's helmet ... If so, and you really want to please us, immortalize it in a photo and share it by tagging Motoblouz on social media!

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