So you want to ride a Moped??
If you hold a provisional licence you need to:
- Complete the (CBT) Compulsory Basic Training course.
- You may now ride a moped on public roads displaying "L" plates on the bike.
- You MUST NOT ride a moped on a motorway.
- You MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger.
- Remember the CBT certificate only lasts for 2 years after this it must be retaken.
- Pass the motorcycle Theory test.
- Your theory certificate will be valid for 2 years.
- You will need this certificate for both parts of your practical test so keep it safe.
- Pass your off-road (Module 1) practical test.
- Pass your on-road (Module 2) Practical test.
- You can now discard your "L" plates.
- You are now allowed to carry a pillion passenger.
- You MUST NOT ride a moped on a motorway.
If you hold a full car licence and passed your test before 1st February 2001 you can:
- Ride without "L" plates.
- Carry a pillion passenger.
- You MUST NOT ride a moped on a motorway.
- We would recommend coming in to do some training but you legally dont have to.
If you hold a full car licence and passed your test after 1st February 2001 you need to:
- Complete the Compulsory Basic Training course.
- Your CBT certificate will last for the 2 years for riding up to a 125cc bike.
- Your CBT certificate will last for the life of your driving licence for mopeds ONLY.
- You can ride mopeds without "L" plates.
- You can carry a pillion passenger on a moped.
- You MUST NOT ride a moped on a motorway.
If you hold a full motorcycle licence you can:
- Ride without "L" plates.
- Carry a pillion passenger.
- You MUST NOT ride a moped on a motorway.