Can you ride a motorcycle at 16 UK?
To ride a motorcycle or moped on the road, you must: Be at least 17 years old (16 for a moped – speed range of 25 km/h to 45 km/h) Have completed compulsory basic training (CBT) Have a provisional Category A driving licence.
What motorbike can I ride at 16 UK?
Age 16 – Moped (category AM) riders are limited to a 50cc scooter and no faster than 45Kph (28mph), you will need CBT first. If Moped registered before 2004 then 50Kph (30mph). Age 17 – Motorcycle (category A1) riders can ride up to a 125cc machine with a maximum power of 11kw. (14.6 BHP) manual or automatic.
At what age can you ride a motorbike UK?
Bike categories, ages and licence requirements
| Licence category | Minimum age | |
|---|---|---|
| Same as AM plus 2 or 3-wheeled mopeds with top speed of 25 km/h | Q | 16 |
| Light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg) and 125 cc | A1 | 17 |
| Motor tricycles with a power output not more than 15 kW | A1 | 17 |
How old do you have to be to drive a motorcycle in UK?
Valid for driving a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50 cc) from aged 16, and a car from aged 18 or older to drive any other type of vehicle. The minimum age for driving a car without supervision is 18. Driving age for cars is 16 with supervision. Unrestricted licence available at 18.
How old do you have to be to get a driving licence in the UK?
Women were prohibited from driving until September 2017. Applications for a provisional driving licence can be made from the age of 16. Valid for driving a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50 cc) from aged 16, and a car from aged 18 or older to drive any other type of vehicle.
Is it safe to ride a motorcycle in London?
We take motorcycle safety seriously and are committed to ensuring motorcyclists stay safe on London’s roads. Are you about to take or renew your Compulsory Basic Training in order to ride a motorcycle?
Do you need a UK driving licence to ride a moped?
Driving tests for 3-wheeled vehicles are only available for physically disabled drivers. The rules change if you have a full EU driving licence. In this case, before you take CBT motorcycle and moped training, you would need to (either): Exchange your non-GB driving licence for a British licence.
Valid for driving a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50 cc) from aged 16, and a car from aged 18 or older to drive any other type of vehicle. The minimum age for driving a car without supervision is 18. Driving age for cars is 16 with supervision. Unrestricted licence available at 18.
We take motorcycle safety seriously and are committed to ensuring motorcyclists stay safe on London’s roads. Are you about to take or renew your Compulsory Basic Training in order to ride a motorcycle?
Women were prohibited from driving until September 2017. Applications for a provisional driving licence can be made from the age of 16. Valid for driving a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50 cc) from aged 16, and a car from aged 18 or older to drive any other type of vehicle.
Driving tests for 3-wheeled vehicles are only available for physically disabled drivers. The rules change if you have a full EU driving licence. In this case, before you take CBT motorcycle and moped training, you would need to (either): Exchange your non-GB driving licence for a British licence.