STEERING GEAR

Motorcycle
You may not use a motorcycle on a public road-
unless all parts of the steering gear are maintained in a condition, which enables the motorcycle to be steered safely and efficiently;
unless the distance between the outside edges of the handlebars is

(i) between 600 and 800 millimetres in respect of motorcycles having an engine with a cylinder capacity of 200 cubic centimetres more, and
(ii) between 500 and 800 millimetres in respect of motorcycles having an engine with a cylinder capacity of less than 200 cubic centimetres.
of which the outer ends of the handgrips on the handlebars are-
• higher than 500 millimetres above the seat height; or
• lower than the seat height,

Light and Heavy motor vehicles
A motor vehicle may not be used on a public road unless all parts of the steering are maintained in a condition, which enables the vehicle to be steered safely and efficiently.