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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.…
Product safety report for Adaptor For Ride on Car presenting a high risk of electric shock as the plug pins on the device were not compatible with sockets outlets conforming to BS 1363.
Product Recall for Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels presenting risks of asphyxiation, injuries or death.
When to book your motorcycle, moped or scooter tests, what to take with you, what happens during the tests, major and minor faults, and what happens if your test is cancelled
This bulletin urges owners and operators of small commercial passenger vessels to review their operations and procedures in line with current safety guidance.
Check and improve your motorcycle riding skills with an enhanced rider scheme trainer
Where you are allowed to ride an e-scooter rented as part of a government trial, how to travel safely, licensing guidance and the rules of the road.
When to book your motorcycle theory test, what to take with you, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark
Find a compulsory basic training (CBT) course to learn to ride a motorcycle or moped
Eastern Region Judge JR Morris & Mr C Gowman BSc MCIEH MCMI sitting on 27 September 2021
The rules for driving mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on roads, pavements and footpaths.
Southern Region, Judge FJ Silverman MA LLM and Mr I R Perry FRICS on 8 September 2022
This paper provides evidence that commercial lenders in Peru free ride off their peers' screening efforts
Leaflet explains the impact of military helicopter low flying and safety advice for horse riders.
Latest statistics tables on walking and cycling, produced by the Department for Transport.
Product recall for Horze horse riding vests presenting a high risk of injuries as the minimum shock absorption threshold was exceeded, meaning users may not receive sufficient protection if an accident occurs.
Advice for vessel owners, operators and masters about vessels with bow areas open to passengers.
Rail accessibility exemption application by the Postal Museum for their 'mail rail' ride trains.
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
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