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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.

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

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

Improve your riding skills using the enhanced rider scheme - you could get a motorcycle insurance discount when you complete it

Check and improve your motorcycle riding skills with an enhanced rider scheme trainer

To drive a road legal quad bike you must have it approved, registered, taxed and given an MOT if needed

Rules for cyclists, including an overview, road junctions, roundabouts and crossing the road.

• Updated: 29 January 2022