UK Statutory Instrument 1998 United Kingdom

Prevention of Accidents to Children in Agriculture Regulations 1998

What this means for your business

1 obligations
1 guides
Enforced by
The Crown Estate, Crown Estate Scotland, APHA, DEFRA, Forestry Commission, Natural England
Applies to
United Kingdom
On this page
1 compliance obligation, 1 practical guide
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What you must do

1 compliance obligation under this legislation.

Management duties 1

Prevent children from driving tractors or machines on farms

If you run a farm or any agricultural business, you must not let a child drive a tractor, self‑propelled vehicle or machine while it is being used for farm work or travelling to or from the work site. You must stop anyone from causing or permitting a child to do so.

Any Person s.4 Natural England When a child is present and a tractor, self‑propelled vehicle or machine …

Practical guidance

Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.

Keep children safe on farms

Legal requirements and practical guidance for protecting children on farms. Covers age restrictions for farm work and machinery, prohibited activities …

Sections and provisions

6 classified provisions from this legislation.

1 Duties 1 Definitions 1 Exemptions

Duties 1

  • s.4 Prohibition on driving vehicles and machines person

Definitions 1

Exemptions 1

  • s.3 Prohibition on riding on vehicles, machines or implements