Standing Up On Pegs

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Is this against the law? I ride a KLR650 with aftermarket handlebars and am quite comfortable and confident riding standing up. I often do it while going down rough back roads, over obstacles in the street, to get a better view of whats up ahead or just to stretch and get some air flow. Not saying I do this for long periods going down the highway but I wouldn't want to risk getting dinged with something silly like a stunt driving charge.
 
According to the word of the law it is illegal but there was something going around about how this was never meant to apply to motorcycles and is acceptable.

As long as you're not standing on the seat or tank you're probably not going to have an issue.
 
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I think you're fine. The whole having to be in your sit while driving/riding came about after idiots were 'ghost driving' on their hoods and roofs of cars...some got injured....the law came down on everyone.
 
Someone on this site has an email saved either from a MPP or the Minister of Transportation saying that it isn't illegal to stand on the pegs to avoid obstacles.
 
matthew said:
Someone on this site has an email saved either from a MPP or the Minister of Transportation saying that it isn't illegal to stand on the pegs to avoid obstacles.
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I don't think it really matters what an MPP or anyone else in government says, it comes down to what the word of the law says.

I have no idea if it is legal or not, but I do it on bumpy gravel rounds and have done it in front of police with no issues. Not saying this makes it legal, but I have never had an issue with it.
 
Technically, this does fall under s172, "not being in the seat". But ti would depend on many factors. As covered int eh NTO riders hand book you are advised to raise yourself slightly off the seat for obstacles, (potholes, rail road tracks, bumps etc). So if that is what your doing then you should be fine. But simply riding along while standing fully upright on the pegs, especially along say the 401, your more likely than not to get lit up.

If your on a back road with lots of bumps I doubt your going to have an issue, as long as your doing verything else right..lol
 
Beautiful day...I'm off to stand on my pegs with impunity. If you don't hear from me soon I'll see if I can get WiFi in Guantanamo Bay and post later in my orange jumpsuit.
 
On longer day-rides...standing on pegs is almost a must for me. I get sore in the inner thighs and hamstrings otherwise.

Might be illegal but between me being illegal in doing something to stretch or me cramping up to the point that i cant concentrate on road... you can guess which one i choose.

:)
 
Probably better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
And use your judgement--probably sit back down if you see a line of oncoming cars cresting the hill.

Only 1 or two oncoming cars for as far as you can see?--keep on dem pegs!
 
Every so often I will start off on the bike and my right hip does not seat correctly in the socket. Hurts like hell and I have to stand up to try to realign things so I can actually sit back down. Not sure what causes this other than just getting old and creaky but when I gotta stand, I gotta stand. Could not give a toss about if its legal.
 
hedo2002 said:
Technically, this does fall under s172, "not being in the seat". But ti would depend on many factors. As covered int eh NTO riders hand book you are advised to raise yourself slightly off the seat for obstacles, (potholes, rail road tracks, bumps etc). So if that is what your doing then you should be fine. But simply riding along while standing fully upright on the pegs, especially along say the 401, your more likely than not to get lit up.

If your on a back road with lots of bumps I doubt your going to have an issue, as long as your doing verything else right..lol
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On a technicality, yes. You're not going to get charged for it, though.
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Ya, cops never do frivolous charges, never target motorcyclists, never pile on charges, never abuse 172 :rolleyes:

And to posters who would fight it, that would be after a one week licence suspension now on your record and towing charges, plus court costs.
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/archiv...egs-on-bikes&p=1514539&viewfull=1#post1514539

Here's an ADV bike where an officer threatened 172. Won't be the last time either.
http://www.odsc.on.ca/.xenforo/inde...pegs-may-result-in-bike-siezure-by-opp.11323/
Here's where one got charged supposedly.
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/archiv...iding-on-DVP&p=1126954&viewfull=1#post1126954

Just a link to one of many noting that standing on the pegs is 172 illegal.
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?186866-HTA-172-Layman-s-Terms

You may have a valid explanation for the police, they may believe you or not. And it doesn't matter, you can still be charged. Take your chances. I myself get a muscle cramp from time to time in my hip when riding and need to quickly stand up to relieve it. I'd like to think it wouldn't be a problem with an officer of the law, but you never know.

All it takes is a cop having a bad day, or wanting to nail you. It may not be overly likely, but there is a definite possibility and risk to a charge from standing on the pegs.
 
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A cop can nail you with 172 no matter what you're doing. It's his word against yours. So to me it makes no difference if he gets me in a technicality or makes it up.

Both my ministry approved training programs taught and encouraged standing on pegs.
 
OP simple answer is ..... YES it is illegal. Question answered as you requested

Best advice ..... Ride as you see fit
 
Slight alteration to the thread topic....what about at a stop light, when I may put both feet on the ground and stand to stretch my legs? Technically, that could also be a charge, right?

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Joe Bass said:
Slight alteration to the thread topic....what about at a stop light, when I may put both feet on the ground and stand to stretch my legs? Technically, that could also be a charge, right?

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The O Regs defining "stunt" make no mention of motorcycle pegs, it only refers to "Driving a motor vehicle while the driver is not sitting in the driver’s seat." So even by the letter of the law, that is OK
 
^^ makes sense.

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