Road Transport Act 1987 · Updated to 15 Oct 2023 · Part II · Classification, Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles and Drivers
49. Pillion riding
Feedback & supportIt shall not be lawful for more than one person in addition to the driver to be carried on any two wheeled motorcycle nor shall it be lawful for any such one person to be so carried otherwise than sitting astride the motorcycle behind the driver on a properly designed seat securely fixed to the motorcycle.
driver
“driver” means the person for the time being driving a motor vehicle and, in the case of a stationary motor vehicle, includes the person for the time being responsible for the driving of the motor vehicle;
If any person uses a motorcycle in contravention of this section, he and any person so carried on the motorcycle shall be guilty of an offence.