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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.…
You can become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer if you want to train fully qualified motorcyclists in the scheme
You can become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider…
Apply to become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer. Get an advanced…
You can book your instructor theory test when the Driver and Vehicle…
You must carry your Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced…
You must take a standards check to make sure you can continue to be a…
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will email you the…
Rules for the type of driving licence learner riders need, including UK and foreign licences, photocard licences and rules for direct access and progressive access.
What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT
Improve your riding skills using the enhanced rider scheme - you could get a motorcycle insurance discount when you complete it
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Become a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider scheme trainer for qualified motorcyclists, or renew your registration if it's due to expire.
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
How to apply for a licence to hire out horses, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
When to take motorcycle or moped compulsory basic training (CBT): who needs to take it, how to book the course, and what's involved in the training
Intellectual property can be bought, sold or licensed.
General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.
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
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