Quad bike and moped safety
ABTA is advising holidaymakers and other travellers to think twice before hiring mopeds whilst overseas, and to only ride quad bikes as part of an organised excursion.
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ABTA is advising holidaymakers and other travellers to think twice before hiring mopeds whilst overseas, and to only ride quad bikes as part of an organised excursion.
ABTA is advising holidaymakers and other travellers to think twice before hiring mopeds or quad bikes whilst on holiday.
People are being urged to remember that while these vehicles may be fun to drive, they can also leave riders very vulnerable on the road.
It’s also important that holidaymakers are aware of the limitations and exclusions of standard travel insurance policies, many of which will not cover accidents from quad bikes and mopeds, leaving seriously injured holidaymakers facing unaffordable medical bills.
If you are planning to hire a quad bike, here are some tips for staying safe on holiday this summer.
While quad bikes may be fun to drive, they are also powerful pieces of machinery that can be extremely dangerous.
ABTA is advising anyone travelling abroad that there will always be safer alternatives to hiring mopeds, including hiring a car, taking a taxi or using public transport.
Be aware that standard travel insurance will not cover riding a moped.
32-year-old Melanie Simmonds suffered serious injuries, following a quad bike accident whilst on holiday in Greece. After a series of operations, it took 14 months for Melanie to recover from the injuries she suffered, and she is keen to share her experiences so that others are aware of, and can avoid, the potential dangers of riding quad bikes.
We spoke to Melanie about the incident which you can watch here.