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What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules
There are different rules if you held a motorcycle or moped licence before…
If you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January 2013 then…
Licence category Requirements for licence Minimum age Mopeds with speed…
Helmet You must wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle on the road.…
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
Product Safety Report for Jorvik Electric Tricycle presenting a serious risk of injuries and a risk of electric shock and fire.
Headlamp, position lamps, daytime running lamps, stop lamps, indicators, hazard warning lamps, fog lamps, reversing lamps, lighting ‘tell-tales’, trailer electrical socket, electrical wiring and battery rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
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