Vehicle category descriptions
Notes
| Note | Description |
|---|---|
Note 1 |
After passing A1 test drivers will be restricted to 125cc |
Note 1a |
All drivers passing cat A. test will be restricted for two years(not
counting any periods of disqualification) to 25KW(33bhp). After two years from the date of standard A test pass may ride any size of motorcycle. |
Note 1b |
2 years from the date of standard A test pass. |
Note 2 |
Age 16 if you are currently getting Disability Living Allowance (Mobility Allowance) at the higher rate. |
Note 3 |
Age 21 if combination weight is under 7500kg. |
Note 4 |
Age 17 if member of armed forces. |
Note 5 |
From the 10th September 2009 age 18 when:a. has an initial CPC qualificationb. is undertaking a driving lesson or driving test, or c. is undertaking a vocational training course and the competent authority has issued that person with an NVT certificate. |
Note 6 |
Age 18 when driver: |
Note 7 |
Age 18 when driver: a. has an initial CPC qualification and is not carrying passengers or is carrying passengers on a regular service on a route which does not exceed 50km; b. is undertaking a driving lesson of driving test; or c. is undertaking a vocational training course and the competent authority has issued that person with an NVT certificate. |
Note 8 |
Age 20 when has initial qualification – carrying passengers on a route which can exceed 50km. |
Note 9 |
Age 16 for tractors less than 2.45m wide. It must only pull trailers less than 2.45m wide with two wheels, or four close coupled. |
Note 10 |
Age 17 for small road rollers with metal or hard rollers. They must not be steam powered, weigh more than 11650kgs or be made for carrying loads. |
