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Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

If you are learning to ride a moped or motorcycle, you cannot carry a pillion passenger.

Mopeds

A moped is a motorcycle which:

  • cannot go faster than 50km/h
  • must not have an engine over 50cc
  • if first used before 1 September 1978, it must also be equipped with pedals by which it can be propelled.

Motorcycles

If you have a provisional motorcycle licence or a full car licence you may ride motorcycles up to 125cc and 11 kw power output, with L plates on public roads.

More information about motorcycles.

 

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Page Last Updated - 17/08/2004