Government rules on motorcycle sidecars?

amitabhnanda · 14th September 2007, 13:01

Hi
I was looking to buy a bike with a sidecar to introduce my son to the pleasures of biking (or riding)
-Do you know anyone who is selling one of these?
-I am told the govt restricts ownership and use to handicapped persons - is this true?
Thanks
Amitabh

phamilyman · 14th September 2007, 14:23

Nope. Not so in gujarat though. Every joint family travels, with mummy, papa, two lallus: one on tank, one sitting with daadi ma in sidecar

pulkit · 3rd October 2007, 22:08

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Originally Posted by amitabhnanda

Hi
I am told the govt restricts ownership and use to handicapped persons - is this true?

Never heard of any such restriction ... You should contact the local registration authority (you also need to get such a change in the vehicle approved by them, so you'll have to visit them anyways)

Nitin · 4th October 2007, 01:33

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Nope. Not so in gujarat though. Every joint family travels, with mummy, papa, two lallus: one on tank, one sitting with daadi ma in sidecar

hahahahaha....

that's funny!!

esteem_lover · 4th October 2007, 08:33

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

Nope. Not so in gujarat though. Every joint family travels, with mummy, papa, two lallus: one on tank, one sitting with daadi ma in sidecar

Yeah, there is no restriction for that. 2 support wheels are provided in special vehicles, not sidecars.

Adydee · 28th October 2020, 16:22

I can't find a reference to side car permissions in the Motor Vehicles Act. Please help

joeblack · 23rd January 2025, 14:53

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Originally Posted by amitabhnanda

Hi
I was looking to buy a bike with a sidecar to introduce my son to the pleasures of biking (or riding)
-Do you know anyone who is selling one of these?
-I am told the govt restricts ownership and use to handicapped persons - is this true?
Thanks
Amitabh

Hey! i am in same situation now in 2025... btw did you find any useful information about how to register motorcycle with sidecar?

davelok · 23rd January 2025, 15:03

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Originally Posted by amitabhnanda

Hi
I was looking to buy a bike with a sidecar to introduce my son to the pleasures of biking (or riding)
-Do you know anyone who is selling one of these?
-I am told the govt restricts ownership and use to handicapped persons - is this true?
Thanks
Amitabh

From what I've heard, the restriction applies to two wheelers with support wheels. I don't know how sidecars are regulated, but they should be regulated. Some of the worst scooter riders use them (or do they make people ride badly?).

amitabhnanda · 23rd January 2025, 16:38

Hey Joe
Hendrix has a song for you.
Also, I decided not to get a sidecar, although I had a vintage bullet at the time.
Too much trauma for anyone in that situation and so low to the road...
Pune situation not any better.
You could mount a bicycle child seat on the front of a pannier - now that would be a joy for any passenger large or small!
Be safe and have fun
A

14th September 2007, 13:01	#1
amitabhnanda Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bombay Posts: 17 Thanked: 4 Times	Government rules on motorcycle sidecars? Hi I was looking to buy a bike with a sidecar to introduce my son to the pleasures of biking (or riding) -Do you know anyone who is selling one of these? -I am told the govt restricts ownership and use to handicapped persons - is this true? Thanks Amitabh
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phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,673 Times	Nope. Not so in gujarat though. Every joint family travels, with mummy, papa, two lallus: one on tank, one sitting with daadi ma in sidecar
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28th October 2020, 16:22	#6
Adydee Newbie Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Naukuchiatal,Uk Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	re: Government rules on motorcycle sidecars? I can't find a reference to side car permissions in the Motor Vehicles Act. Please help Last edited by BlackPearl : 28th October 2020 at 17:43. Reason: Minor typo. Thanks.
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23rd January 2025, 16:38	#9
amitabhnanda Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bombay Posts: 17 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: Government rules on motorcycle sidecars? Hey Joe Hendrix has a song for you. Also, I decided not to get a sidecar, although I had a vintage bullet at the time. Too much trauma for anyone in that situation and so low to the road... Pune situation not any better. You could mount a bicycle child seat on the front of a pannier - now that would be a joy for any passenger large or small! Be safe and have fun A
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