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The standards set out what it takes to be a safe and responsible driver, rider or cyclist, and to provide training to drivers, riders and cyclists.

• Updated: 18 October 2018

What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules

• Overview

  To ride on public roads you first need to get a provisional licence and…

• Licences issued before 19 January 2013

  If you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January 2013 then…

• Bike categories, ages and licence requirements

  Licence category Requirements for licence Minimum age Mopeds with speed…

Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured.

How to set up and run a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and the direct access scheme (DAS) to learner riders

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

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

A list of subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles that can be used for the module 1 and module 2 motorcycle riding tests.

• Updated: 4 December 2025

What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT

You must wear a safety helmet that meets British safety standards when riding a motorcycle - safety standards, SHARP scheme, visors, goggles and protective clothing

You can become a DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer if you want to train fully qualified motorcyclists in the scheme