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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.…
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Product Recall for Babboe Cargo Bikes presenting a risk of injuries.
Check the tariff classification for mini-cup sets made of fine bone china.
You can tow some small trailers using motorbikes of 125cc or more
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
OPSS has published information for consumers to raise awareness around the safe purchasing, use and charging of e-bikes and e-scooters.
Legal requirements for mini scooters powered by motors and the rules about riding them on public roads.
To drive a road legal quad bike you must have it approved, registered, taxed and given an MOT if needed
A list of subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles that can be used for the module 1 and module 2 motorcycle riding tests.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to adults and children associated with toys and electrical products.
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out motorcycle tests.
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
Check which electric (plug-in) and hybrid vans, trucks and motorbikes are available for a grant.
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
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