Are Pit Bikes Street Legal?
The legalities of pit bikes vary from country to country, and it is important for you to know whether your bike can be ridden on the road, and if so, what precautions you need to take in order to be legal.
In most states of the USA, it is not legal to ride your bike on public roads. Generally speaking, US laws state that a motorcycle has to be about 25″ off the ground. Even in places where they may be considered legal, there are factors that may still make them unroadworthy such as not having indicator lights or headlights, not being insured, or making too much noise. Also, some of these bikes can’t reach the high speeds needed to travel on public roads (yes, you can get booked for travelling too slow as well as too fast).
In Australia and the Netherlands, it is also illegal to ride these bikes on public roads; however they can be ridden on private land. That said, some of the larger versions can actually be registered in Australia (for example the X18, X19 and X22). These 4 stroke models can generally reach the speed limit required on public roads, and are fitted out with the necessary street gear (headlights, indicators and the like) to make the street legal. Obviously, you will need to ensure that you conform to local traffic laws, and ensure you wear a helmet and carry third party insurance as a minimum. 
In the UK, any kind of mini bike is frowned upon. This is largely due to a tragic accident that occurred in August of last year, where 3 year Abbie Perrin was being taken for a ride on a mini-moto by her stepfather. The bike collided with a pick-up truck and the girl lost her life. Long before this accident, in August 2006, the government ran a large campaign warning the public about these bikes and the dangers associated with their misuse. For these reasons, even if you were able to modify a bike to meet the requirements of local road laws, it is highly unlikely that you would be able to get it registered for street use. If you are caught riding one of these bikes on the roads in the UK, the police will seize and destroy it.
Regardless of where you live, it is extremely important that you follow the road rules set out for your area. You also need to make sure that you are wearing all the proper safety equipment, that you have the proper motorcycle number plates, and that you are ever mindful of other vehicles and pedestrians.
