Can I ride a Moped

DJDJDJDJ

Hello,

I plan to (eventually) get a motorcycle (650cc+). For that, I do understand that I need a full motorcycle licenses. However, for now, I wanted to find out if I can ride a moped <50cc without any additional requirements. My current car licenses has the following categories on it:

B, B1, fkp

It was issued in July, 2009. I was under the impression that 'p' allows me to ride a moped. However, someone told me that I need to get a learner license and also take a CBT before I can ride a moped.

Thank you for any help.

knightstyle

Look here. https://www.gov.uk/vehicles-can-drive

Norman_Castle

DJDJDJDJ wrote: »

a moped <50cc

Greater than 50cc? A moped is only a moped if the engine is less than 50cc. If the engine is over 50cc it is a motorbike.

https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt/car-driving-licence

https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories

NornIron70

A full driving license allows you to ride a 50cc moped without any requirements.


The question is why would you want to? 50cc and 25-30 mph (less on an incline) and you become a hazard to yourself and other road users. Riding a moped is nothing like driving a car. Get your CBT for £100 or so and you will learn on the day how to handle a moped/motorbike safely on the road. Then you can ride a 125cc legally.

BeenThroughItAll

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Greater than 50cc? A moped is only a moped if the engine is less than 50cc. If the engine is over 50cc it is a motorbike.

https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt/car-driving-licence

https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories

You know that's a 'less than' sign, right?

Norman_Castle

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

You know that's a 'less than' sign, right?

Thats why there's a question mark. There have been posts in the past asking about 100cc mopeds. Why mention the cc. A moped's a moped.

unforeseen

Why not get a Piaggio or similar 3 wheeler. 500cc and can be driven on a car licence (if you passed your text before 2013)

RichardD1970

unforeseen wrote: »

Why not get a Piaggio or similar 3 wheeler. 500cc and can be driven on a car licence (if you passed your text before 2013)

Because they are a lot more expensive than a moped?

BeenThroughItAll

unforeseen wrote: »

Why not get a Piaggio or similar 3 wheeler. 500cc and can be driven on a car licence (if you passed your text before 2013)

If you buy the version (LT) with correctly spaced wheels, that is.

forgotmyname

If you passed your car test after 2001 you need a CBT.

If your a provisional you need a CBT.

DJDJDJDJ

Thanks guys for your reply.

I know how to ride a bike (did that for years in the US) so not a problem with learning etc. However, I only have a car licenses here in the UK now.

I was fine with all the replies until I got to the last one which says I need CBT. So, do I need a CBT to ride a moped or not?

I could go and do a CBT for look for a bigger bike but then it puts me in an L plate category. I was thinking of going for a full course but I think they are like 700 quid to pass a full bike license.

For some reason DVLA site seems to confusing with different license dates etc.