A quadis a vehicle and like all means of transport of this type, we must Always have it ready and have insurance that completes all the documentation you must have. Although everything will depend on the type of quad you have in your possession. Would you know how to differentiate them?
1. Quads as automobile vehicles
It includes vehicles in the category "06 00", then those that have 4 wheelss in which the unladen mass cannot exceed 400kg or 550kg in if used to transport merchandise.
Registration is carried out like that of a vehicle with a type B license, so the driver will need a driving license of this class. Sometimes those who have type A can drive it, as long as they meet the relevant characteristics.
These vehicles can be driven at a maximum speed of 70 km/h (although sometimes it must be lower), and can circulate on all types of roads as long as a helmet is worn >protective post.
2. Quads as special vehicles
The documentation that you will have to fill out will be that corresponding to Annex II "64 00", referring to the automotive service machine. With this type of vehicle you can carry out certain services, and you must be in possession of a driving license for type B license.
The quads of this type have a different license plate than the previous type, as it is white with the characters in red. . They must reach a maximum of 70 km/h and it is mandatory, as in the previous case, to use a helmet.
As for traffic, don't worry, because you can go with them on all types of roads except, of course, highways and highways if you go at a speed of less than 60 km/h. And like all special vehicles, they cannot have a mass greater than 3,500kg.
3. Quads as moped vehicles
The document to which you owe stick to is the "03 00" , which specifies the characteristics of quads (4-wheeled vehicles) in which the mass is less than 350kg, which means that they do not they will be able to exceed the speed of45 km/h.
The registration is the same as that of a moped, so the registration plate is yellow, with the characters being black, written in three rows: we start with a letter C, then a number in the first row, in the second there will be three numbers and finally three letters.
You can drive them with a license or with the A-1, A and B permit. The speed you can reach with this vehicle is 45 km/h and never on highways or highways.
| QUADS | CATEGORY | REGISTRATION | PERMISSION |
| Vehicle automobile | "06 00" | Similar to that of a car | Type B (or type A*) license |
| Special Vehicle | Annex II "64 00" | White with red characters | Type B card |
| Moped | vehicle"03 00" | Similar to that of a moped: yellow, black characters and with 3 rows | Card A-1, A and B |
All the quads mentioned above must pass an ITV from the first four years of their purchase. In all three cases they will have to pay the corresponding taxes, either those related to the Special Tax on Certain Means of Transport or those that have to do with with the Tax on Mechanical Traction Vehicles.
As in recent years motor sports have become one of the most popular options related to leisure, it has been necessary to regulate their use and documentation. Since there is no specific legislation, it is necessary to stick to those established for each group of vehicles and in terms of insurance it could not be any less. Civil Liability Insurance is always necessary, covering the insurance holder against damages that in a given case could occur to third parties.
