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by Zebulon on April 27th, 2008
If anyone were to do this, I think it would be grounds to take that person out and give them death by firing squad.
by BOOZE HOUND... nothing is nonsence on April 27th, 2008
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats is stupid,dangerous and illegal i realy hope this q is a joke,i'm not being harsh just blunt.
by BabyRottie on June 27th, 2008
Probably, but I wouldn't recommend that anyone try it! It's way too dangerous... There's just not enough protection!
by Jade on April 27th, 2008
I would never consider putting a baby (or child) on a motorcycle. There is just not enough protection between them and the pavement. People also tend to not "see" motorcycles until they have run over them.
by Warden - Dirrty on April 27th, 2008
I'd invest in a sidecar if you are planning on doing such a thing... I've seen babies on bicycle adapted seats but I think even that is a little risky.
I'm not sure of the legalities of it, I think it's best you would check with your department of motor vehicles.
by Anonymous on April 27th, 2008
Yes but it's not something I would ever do.
by Babycakes Deux on April 27th, 2008
You can, but it's not a very safe way to take a baby anywhere.
by jaygee on October 12th, 2009
Are you fucking kidding me. Why in Gods name would anyone want to carry a baby on a motorcycle.
by bopski on October 14th, 2008
Never.
by dead leaves raked in a pile on October 12th, 2008
I'm living proof a baby can survive a motorbike. I was born in the UK in the 50's. We were still in rationing. Cars were unattainable. My father had a Squariel with a chair (translation: Ariel Square 4 100cc bike with a sidecar).
I often rode in the chair. There were never any incidents. His approach was to assume all cars were out to get him - but they had to make it look at least partly his fault.
by Anonymous on October 12th, 2008
You can carry up to 4 babies on a bike if you have saddle bags, a tank bag, and a tail case. You might be able to tuck another one in the fairing up by the bars, and one in a back pack... so maybe 6. If you get pulled over, let them wander into traffic ala Swee' Pea, and the cop will be so busy collecting them he will not notice your quiet escape.
by Ruh Roh on October 12th, 2008
No, each state has an age limit as a passenger. In most states it is 10-12.
by Anonymous on August 1st, 2008
I would seriously consider it in a life and death situation.
by Rich69U on June 27th, 2008
STUPID QUESTION FROM A STUPID PERSON!!!!!!!!!
by Anonymous on June 6th, 2008
No, because an infant cannot be fitted with a helmet. And if it could, the helmet alone, without having an accident would cause neck injury by its weight
by Tex on May 17th, 2008
It's not a question of if you can. Legally, hell no, but you can if you want it's your free will, but don't be surprised when you get your baby taken away from you for good, you get arrested, and put in a mental hospital. These are all things that will happen to you if you ever DID carry a baby on a motorcycle.
by MrClean55 on May 12th, 2008
I wouldn't try it. In California, they need a helmet and the correct size "car" seat. Umhum.
by Bitto on May 5th, 2008
Only if you are Michael Jackson
by biff on May 5th, 2008
Im thinking if you ask this question then you will be to dumb to ride a motorcycle
by rigby on April 28th, 2008
you could but i wouldnt do it - i am sure it is against the law in every state of the union
by jcjuice on April 28th, 2008
if you are in thailand it's common practice to carry several babies on a motorbike...
by MRSHINYSHOES on April 27th, 2008
Yes. I give my wife a wild ride on the motorbike all the time!
by baybeeD0ll on April 27th, 2008
omg ofcourse not
by justme32 loves the weekends on April 27th, 2008
Im sure its possible but I dont hink I would try it. I would be thinking of their overall safety.
by Saigon on November 12th, 2009
Obviously none of you who answered "no" have ever been to Vietnam. We live in Ho Chi Minh and it is common practice to see a baby on a bike, even a whole family! Best count so far is 5 people! Hell, the Government even have a standard issue cane high chair as the approved saftey device - it straps to the front somehow. And I've not (yet) seen a serious accident - the traffic is chaotic but the speed is not excessive and everyone expects the worst - it just seems to work.
by knowitall5639 on October 18th, 2009
yes you can in many different ways i have a harly as my only form of transportationand i ride year round everywere i have had friends tell me about bungeing their kids to the sissy bars I know 2 kids about 7or8 who have more time on abike than most grownmen I've seen guys get ticketed and even arested for putting their kids on their gas tank and riding around.
most states hav anage limet for passingers and by law no passinger can be in front of the driver
by SoulSearcher on October 12th, 2009
No I think that is illegal in the U.S. not sure about anywhere else.
by -Icy- on October 12th, 2009
no +5
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on October 12th, 2009
NO! I ride a Harley and I wouldn't even take my 19 year old grandaughter on it!
by shrinkess on December 12th, 2008
Why would you want to do that?
by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on December 12th, 2008
Im sure Brittney and Jamie Lynn spears can?
by jarhead44 on December 12th, 2008
Not I
by jjdoubleu on December 12th, 2008
Only 3 states have a passenger age restriction. Hawaii prohibits passengers under 7 years old. Louisiana and Washington prohibit passengers under 5 years old.
by Rinky Dinky Do on October 14th, 2008
Yes, and a pig too
by Galeanda on October 14th, 2008
I know it is possible as that was our first family 'car' back in the 50s. My parents only had a motorbike, a Matchless. I understand that my mom would hold me in her arms and we'd go about that way when I was very little and then when I could sit, I'd be in the gas tank with my dad holding me in place. I lived to tell about about lol!!!
But it's really not a wise thing to do, unless it would be in a sidecar with a person sitting in that. It's just too risky, especially in this crazy dangerous world.
by Route 66Truckerman on October 14th, 2008
It is illegal to do so in the states but in some 3d world countries people has no recourse but to do so....
by Anonymous on September 28th, 2008
yes you can but it could shake the baby
by marhaen on September 8th, 2008
of course you can carry a baby on a bike. but, its depend on how ur mental and thinking skills works... About the safety, the life...... yes, you can carry baby on a bike, no problem for a idiot and short think type of person.
by Squirrel Face on May 5th, 2008
Maybe if you put them in a side car or something. But I'm thinking even that's probably a little iffy.
by TWA on April 28th, 2008
It would be kind of awkward. Better to tie one end of a string around it's foot and the other to the back of the motorcycle.
by Shawn on April 28th, 2008
It is not illegal. However it would be very stupid for a person to do.
by Shady Guy on April 28th, 2008
Hell to the no!!!!
by colin on April 28th, 2008
The only way I could see this being even close to legal would be in a sidecar in a properly secured child seat. But I kinda doubt it.
by Tinkabelle on April 27th, 2008
If you're Hagrid, maybe...
by koldkanuck on April 27th, 2008
Maybe in a papoose backpack
by Auntie Em on April 27th, 2008
In utero, only please!
In many states the Child Safety Restraint Laws by virtue of requiring a certified child safety seat installed securely and properly will make this illegal.
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on April 27th, 2008
Yes, but why on earth would you WANT to???
by matthewa on June 5th, 2011
i think that this is a common sence question! There is no way in hell to protect any child from on comming or affixed objects! heaven forbid the child was affixed to said bike while it was hit or smashed in to something. Shortly i will have to fight a restraining order because my brother did this with a street bike on the dirt with my 6 year old with out a helmet. I called him up and left a message of ,"if you ever hurt anybody in my family, i will kill you." i said this as a sane but pissed off father, and figured i was dealing with a reasonable person. Remember it may not be you giving your child the ride! I deffinetly will be bringing a coppy of the law, and this blog!
by Chris_S on August 16th, 2010
I'm fascinated, how many of the 'No, absolutely not, you're an idiot' brigade would say the same if he asked about taking a baby/small child on a bicycle? And don't tell me bicycles are safer than motorcycles because both are as dangerous as the idiot riding them. I've seen small babies carried in the little 'coffins' towed by bicycles and wondered if they realise just how dangerous those stupid things really are!
by koekhaos on May 3rd, 2010
Most states have something similar to this. It's not based on age, but on being seated criteria.
CA Automobile Code 27800.
'It is unlawful for a driver of a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle to carry any other person thereon, except on a seat securely fastened to the machine at the rear of the driver and provided with footrests, or in a sidecar attached to a motorcycle and designed the purpose of carrying a passenger. Every passenger on a motorcycle or a motorized bicycle shall keep his feet on the footrests while such vehicle is in motion.'
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Thanks Zebulon
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 27th, 2008
I was going to say the same thing. Except mine was death by flogging, not so kind as firing squad.
by Lady Alathia of Vulcan on April 28th, 2008