## Moped licence requirements 

A moped MUST  have an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc, not weigh more than 250kg and be designed to have a maximum speed not exceeding 28mph (45 km/h). Before June 2003 a licence allowed the riding of mopeds up to 50km/h. 

To ride a moped, learners MUST 

● be 16 or over 

● have a provisional moped licence 

● complete CBT training. 

You MUST  first pass the theory test for motorcycles and then the moped practical test to obtain your full moped licence. If you passed your car driving test before 1 February 2001 you are qualified to ride a moped without L plates (and/or D plates in Wales), although it is recommended that you complete CBT before riding on the road. If you passed your car driving test after this date you MUST  complete CBT before riding a moped on the road. 

Laws RTA 1988 sects 97(e) & 101 & MV(DL)R regs 38(4) & 43 

