Insurance hike fears for off-road vehicles after European court ruling on farm death

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Ciaran Moran and Vicky Shaw

Owners of quad bikes, golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers and other vehicles on private land could soon be forced to take out third party insurance, industry bodies are warning.

Insurance organisations in Europe are currently pressing the European Commission to implement a proposal to clarify that compulsory motor insurance only applies to vehicles when on a public road, and not when used on private land.