5 year old killed riding a motorcycle.

singist · 28 Dec 2009 at 12:23

Not many details but:-

Who in their right mind would let a 5 year old loose on a mini motorcycle ?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8432234.stm

Sad.

indyskyz · 28 Dec 2009 at 12:25

tragic mini moto's are not toys and its about time some sort of law regarding there sale was put in to place

Randomface74 · 28 Dec 2009 at 12:26

My dad let me do it, I fell straight off lol

Wicksta · 28 Dec 2009 at 12:27

It doesn't say it was a mini moto, it specifically says in the article it was a child's motorcycle. Not everyone likes to keep their kids wrapped up in cotton wool, hell some kids even race 50mph karts at less than 5 years old:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/3151845/Go-karter-4--wins-sponsorship-deals.html

danza · 28 Dec 2009 at 12:32

Ooer, this doesn't bode well for my colleague who's trying to convince his wife to let him give their 5 year old son a mini moto for his 6th birthday (I think it's a terrible idea anyway)!

Poor little kid.

Wicksta · 28 Dec 2009 at 12:33

Why do people keep mentioning mini motos when it says twice in the article that it was a child's motorcycle? A mini moto is NOT a childs motorcycle.

A childs motorcycle:
http://www.dirtriders.co.uk/child-bikes.asp

Toker · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:00

as tragic as it is, I had a 50cc yamaha at the age of 5, as well as a petrol go-kart...I hurt myself more times/more seriously on my bicycle than anything motorised

It's just like anything, accidents happen

Glaucus · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:02

singist said:
Who in their right mind would let a 5 year old loose on a mini motorcycle ?
.

lot's of people and nothing wrong with it, as long as you are careful and realise they are dangerous. One of my old school mates started at that age and was winning competitions when we were at school.

Accidents happen, but you shouldn't get rid of hobbies that are fun/entertainment because of it.

Coxyis · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:22

I started riding when I was 6, a PW50 bought for Christmas one year.

Never did me any serious harm...

BloodyL · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:27

The news articles completely fails to mention whether the child was wearing protective gear or not.
I have a feeling he high-sided the bike...without a helmet.

EDIT:

Looks like the Daily Fail actually got it right for once...or maybe not considering they have used the term "brought" rather than "bought"...shudder...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ign=Feed:+dailymail/home+(Home+|+Mail+Online)

Fenris · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:28

Accidents happen, the child could have tripped and got a phone cord wrapped around his neck, or fallen down the stairs.

Tragic but by no means a reason to rally the child safety brigade.

Dalziban · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:44

Coxyis · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:48

Meh, post edited. Ignore

red11 · 28 Dec 2009 at 15:57

This seems to be an annual story just after christmas.

Locky · 28 Dec 2009 at 16:37

100% sure the kid was not wearing a crash helmet to be honest.

Cosimo · 28 Dec 2009 at 16:46

A tragic accident and the parents will probably regret having got him one for the rest of their lives, very sad.

Dolph · 28 Dec 2009 at 16:47

A tragic accident, not a reason to ban or restrict anything. Kids properly equipped and educated can be perfectly safe on motorbikes etc.

Lopéz · 28 Dec 2009 at 16:54

indyskyz said:
tragic mini moto's are not toys and its about time some sort of law regarding there sale was put in to place

What sort of law would you propose :confused:

Dolph · 28 Dec 2009 at 17:00

Lopéz said:
What sort of law would you propose

Don't break in to locked cattlemarkets and ride motorbikes without protective gear?

Feek · 28 Dec 2009 at 17:32

Am I missing something about this? Tragic that it is, what's the score with putting a kid of five years old on a 50cc motorcycle when surely to ride a bike one has to have a provisional licence and pass the CBT.