RSA warns of minibike dangers

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today advised parents who might be considering buying their child a mini-motorbike, scooter or quadbike of the dangers associated with these and other such mini motorised vehicles.

RSA Chief Executive Noel Brett said: "Mini motorised vehicles are becoming an increasingly popular present to give to children at Christmas and although they might seem like a bit of fun, they are in fact powerful machines, which can kill or seriously injure the children who use them."