Do I need a licence to ride an electric scooter on public roads in the UK?
Yes. You must have a valid provisional or full driving licence covering mopeds or motorcycles to ride our electric scooters (which are classified as mopeds). If you already have a full licence covering cars you may be able to use it automatically as a licence for riding our electric scooters. As with all mopeds and motorcycles you may need to complete a compulsory basic training course (CBT) to validate your licence before you can ride on the road. • If you obtained your full driving licence before 1 February 2001 you do not need to complete CBT. • If you obtained your full driving licence on or after 1 February 2001 then CBT is required after which you can ride without L plates. • If you have a provisional moped licence then CBT is required and you must display L plates until you qualify for a full licence – provisional entitlement with CBT is valid for two years after which CBT must be retaken. CBT can be completed in one day and costs around £70. More information about Driver Vehicl
