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Overview There are different rules if you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January Print entire guide. Brexit Check what you need to do. Category P is similar, but permits riding on a two-wheeled vehicle with a maximum design speed of 31mph. No L plates are required if you have a full car licence — but you may have to complete a CBT.
If you passed your car driving test before 1 February then there is no need to undertake Compulsory Basic Training CBT before you ride, though it is recommended. If you passed your test after that date you must complete the CBT before the AM part of your licence is validated. The validation then lasts for the lifetime of the licence. If you only have a provisional driving licence then a CBT will only validate the AM category for two years, over which time L plates must be displayed when riding.
If you have provisional category A1 entitlement you can ride a motorcycle of up to cc with a power output of no more than 11kW around 15PS. This is only valid for two years from the date of completing a CBT course. It permits you to ride unaccompanied with L plates. When riding an A1 category machine with provisional motorcycle entitlement you must display L plates, even if you have a full car licence. This means completing the theory test, followed by both the module one and module two practical tests.
The machine on which you undertake the test dictates the type of full motorcycle licence you gain. There are three full licence categories. A1 permits use of a motorcycle with capacity up to cc and a power output no higher than 11kW 15PS.
The A2 category is available to people of age 19 and over and permits use of a motorcycle with a power output not exceeding 35kW around 47PS. Category A is available to people aged 24 years and over, or those aged 21 and over if they have held an A2 licence for two years or more. This is the full, unrestricted motorcycle licence that permits riding on any motorcycle. As with car licences, passing on an automatic motorcycle restricts the rider to automatics whether A1, A2 and A.
If you have a full car licence category B then you are entitled to ride motor tricycles with a power output of greater than 15kW if you are over the age of If you want to ride a 50cc moped, then you need to have your CBT and your provisional driving license. Your CBT, though, is going to come with some limits. These include:. However, if you are the owner of a full car driving license then you only need to sit your CBT.
Once you pass your CBT, then you could drive a 50cc moped without the need to wear L plates. With only a provisional, though, you would need to go and complete your CBT and then your theory. We recommend that you contact us today if you are in any way unsure about which 50cc moped to go and buy. We know that it can be tough to pick, so let us give you some information that could help you to make a better choice. All that you need to do is let us know what license s you hold today, and we can help you make the right pick.
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