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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.
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
Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take…
Book your CBT course directly with a motorcycle training school. The…
Your trainer can stop your compulsory basic training (CBT) course if your…
Take your UK driving licence to your training course. What you need to…
The CBT course usually lasts a full day. It can take longer depending on…
You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates and without taking the…
You must take compulsory basic training (CBT) to ride in these places: the…
Get help from Citizens Advice if you want to complain about your…
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.
Product Recall for Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE avalanche shovels presenting risks of asphyxiation, injuries or death.
Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured
A list of subcategory A2 and category A motorcycles that can be used for the module 1 and module 2 motorcycle riding tests.
Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG) on the analysis of modelling parking and park-and-ride in transport appraisals.
What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT
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
Book driving and motorcycle tests for your pupils, check details, change, swap or cancel tests, and manage your availability for car driving 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
Find a compulsory basic training (CBT) course to learn to ride a motorcycle or moped
Find driving lessons, book and manage theory and driving tests, tests for different vehicles
What you must be able to do and what you must know and understand to be a safe and responsible moped or motorcycle rider.
Improve your riding skills using the enhanced rider scheme - you could get a motorcycle insurance discount when you complete it
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.
The 'show me, tell me' vehicle safety questions that driving examiners can ask in category A (motorcycle) riding tests.
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