Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 4348

Motorcycles: Driving Licences

Tabled: 5 September 2024

Answered: 11 September 2024

Question

Sammy Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the evidential basis is for (a) licensing requirements and (b) age restrictions for (i) mopeds, (ii) motorcycles and (iii) other powered light vehicles.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

The current licensing requirements and age restrictions for moped, motorcycles were implemented in 2012 when the UK transposed the requirements of the European Union’s Third Driving Licence Directive. These regulations were drafted after extensive public ...

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