licence question

Moto2

Here you go, a couple of pages with info

http://www.lightningmctraining.co.uk/changes-motorcycle-learner-law

http://www.90-one.com/itbplus.html

enfield_freddy

so much conflicting info is a CBT 2 yrs or 3


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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Only UK licence holders are able to take a Motorcycle test.[/FONT]


[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]All new CBT certificates were valid for 3 years from date of issue.[/FONT]

BigBopper

Its two years.

https://www.gov.uk/cbt-compulsory-basic-training/cbt-certificate-of-completion

Moto2

Correct, changed from 3 to 2 years in 2001

AdrianC

enfield_freddy wrote: »

ok thanks , however he never received a personal letter from the DVLA stating a change of contact ,

So DVLA should have written to every single holder of a provisional bike licence - which is every single holder of a full car licence who hadn't passed a full bike test, about 25m people? JUST in case...?

What's his big beef about doing CBT anyway? Seems like a very sensible first step towards getting a bike licence to me, and duplicates most of what he'd be doing in his first few lessons.

Unless, of course, he was just planning on getting a 125 and riding it without any tuition...? Not a great plan.

Moto2

At the time during the lead up to the big changes, DVLA or DSA wrote to every registered keeper of motorcycles that could be affected. The motorcycle press was awash with the detail and comment and there was even posters at petrol stations.
It would've been impossible to try to identify anyone who may at some date in the future decide to ride a motorcycle after a 40 year break.

Norman_Castle

enfield_freddy wrote: »

and was that instant ? this info seems to be missing in the SVLA history


just for simplicity , you apply and pay for a provisional licence (think we were on green ones then , ie 10 yr to renew) and they change the laws overnight , where refunds given?

From memory the green provisional licence only lasted two years and cost £2.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/history-of-road-safety-and-the-driving-test/history-of-road-safety-the-highway-code-and-the-driving-test

patman99

If he wants to ride a 125cc without the hassle of a CBT then his only choice is a Piaggio MP series. As these have 2 wheels at the front, they are classed as trikes and can therefore be driven on a standard car license.

Otherwise it has to be a 49cc moped (if you know what you are doing, you can fit aftermarket kits to allow you to reach 50mph+) or do a cbt and the three-part test (hazard perception, highway code and road test).

BigBopper

patman99 wrote: »

If he wants to ride a 125cc without the hassle of a CBT then his only choice is a Piaggio MP series. As these have 2 wheels at the front, they are classed as trikes and can therefore be driven on a standard car license.

Otherwise it has to be a 49cc moped (if you know what you are doing, you can fit aftermarket kits to allow you to reach 50mph+) or do a cbt and the three-part test (hazard perception, highway code and road test).

At the risk of being done for driving otherwise in accordance with his licence.

AdrianC

patman99 wrote: »

Otherwise it has to be a 49cc moped (if you know what you are doing, you can fit aftermarket kits to allow you to reach 50mph+)

The definition of Class P - Moped - includes maximum design speed of 30mph. Modify it, it's no longer ridable under a Class P licence.
Likewise, the definition of Class A2 - 125cc - includes a maximum power-to-weight ratio. Modify it, it's no longer ridable under a provisional licence.

Then, of course, there's the insurance questions...