[Closed] Is a bike a vehicle?

In the eyes of the law or just generally?

Yes, haven't you ever heard of Human Powered Vehicles?

its transport 😉 gets you from A-B

Eyes of the law really, especially as in 'no vehicles'

No, its classified separately.

Legally a tomato is a vegatable.
The law is not always correct.
Although it was proved (at the European Court no less) that Jaffa Cakes are indeed cakes, and not biscuits.

Not only is it a vehicle, it's the best vehicle.

NO

Legally, yes but it is not a mechanically propelled vehicle, nor is it a motor vehicle.

No a Bike is an Animal like a Tortoise, Badger or Tank....

Depends who is asking.

From a personal tax perspective, neither a bicycle or motorcycle are vehicles. 🙂

In Scotland I believe a bike is an aid to pedestrians, so no, not really.

andrewh - Member
Legally a tomato is a vegatable.

It is if you try to book a ferry crossing without a car. On the Stena site, it is classed as a vehicle.

Eyes of the law really, especially as in 'no vehicles'

The classic UK "Evel Knievel" road sign:
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means no [u]motor[/u] vehicles if that helps.

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/specialist/knowledge/pedestrians/special_regulations_for_pedestrians_and_cyclists/traffic_rules_and_regulations_for_cyclists_and_their_vehicles.htm

yes.

Biologically and botanically a tomato is a fruit.
Legally it a vegetable and must be sold as such.

knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
wisdom is knowing not to use it in a fruit salad.

Is that because it goes hard when it's stale?

😳 oops, sorry, that's Jaffa cakes...

steezysix - Member

Not only is it a vehicle, it's the best vehicle.

Only if it's an Orange 5...

Depends who's asking. From a strict factual point of view it's a vehicle, however most legal use of the term "vehicle" (especially "no vehicles") is a shorthand for motor vehicles (or more strictly mechanically propelled vehicles), in which case a bike isn't.

Is a horse a vehicle? It's because it does the same as a car..

Carries passengers, doesn't like people overtaking them, consumes a LOT of fuel, releases a massive amount of crap into the atmosphere (and onto the roads) etc etc?

I also think horse riders should pay road tax. Think of all the turd that the council has to clean up! 😀

YES.

It's a machine designed to transport people and things. Classic definition of a vehicle.

So if you're looking to justify an argument about road signs that state 'give way to vehicle' or some other elated item, then yes, it's just as valid as a car.