Child on bike

[mick56]

I asked the question over here a few years ago, and was told that the child had to be able to put both feet squarely on the footrest's, make's sense to me

[WoodCarver]

Originally Posted by mick56

I asked the question over here a few years ago, and was told that the child had to be able to put both feet squarely on the footrest's, make's sense to me

The response you received is reflected in British Columbia as well as in Ontario legislation. In Ontario, there was legislation introduced to prohibit carrying passengers under the age of 14. I don't know if it was ever implemented but the article in the link above was critical of the proposal. Other factors are described as well.

[mick56]

Originally Posted by WoodCarver

The response you received is reflected in British Columbia as well as in Ontario legislation. In Ontario, there was legislation introduced to prohibit carrying passengers under the age of 14. I don't know if it was ever implemented but the article in the link above was critical of the proposal. Other factors are described as well.

I can see both side's of the conversation, and reckon Ontario had a tough choice there i'd say.We have all given young nieces and nephew's a ride across a patch of grass, and seen the wonder and excitement in their face's,knowing that they will never forget it, and felt really good about planting that seed that will probably influence the kind of life that they may have. But i also think that taking someone so young that they cant reach the footrest, on a ride out for more than a mile or so, is not something that i would do.Legislation should not be necessary,i do'nt like being told what i can and cant do, and i am quite capable of governing myself without interference, but some people just have to be governed with law's, and unfortunately i get affected by them too.