What is the minimum age to ride a moped?
The minimum age to ride a moped is 16. Here is further information relating to mopeds. A moped is a motorcycle that has the following features: A maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km per hour (km/h) (about 31 miles per hour (mph). An engine capacity no greater than 50 cc.It can be moved by pedals, if the moped was first used before 1 September, 1977. You can only hold a provisional moped licence if you are at least 16 years old. It entitles you to ride a moped on the road as a learner with L-plates , but you must not carry a pillion passenger or go on a motorway. Your provisional licence is only valid when you have the DL 196 certificate issued on completion of compulsory basic training (CBT) by an approved training body (ATB). A CBT certificate obtained on a moped is also valid for motorcycles once the rider has reached the age of 17 years and has the necessary licence. If you have a full car licence, you are automatically entitled to ride a moped without L-plates, if you obtained
