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Read rule 85

Motorcyclists: rules 83–88

Review helmet, visibility and passenger guidance that applies specifically to motorcycles, scooters and mopeds.

Rule 85

You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They should face forward with both feet on the footrests. You MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger unless your motorcycle is designed to do so. Provisional licence holders MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger. Laws RTA 1988 sect 23 , MV(DL)R reg 16(6) & CUR reg 102

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