Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 108521

Motorcycles: Driving Licences

Tabled: 26 January 2026
Answered: 3 February 2026

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal DemocratEpsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of distinguishing between commercial and private motorcycle use in the UK’s licensing regime.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
For driving licence categories, we do not differentiate between commercial use and private use of vehicles. The driving test similarly, does not differentiate between commercial use and private use of vehicles. Those wishing to operate vehicles for commer...

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