The Law

Motorcycling Law

If you have a provisional motorcycle licence, you MUST satisfactorily complete a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course. You can then ride on the public road, with L plates (in Wales either D plates, L plates or both can be used), for up to two years. During this time you MUST pass a motorcycle theory test and then a practical test to obtain your full motorcycle licence. If you have a full car licence you may ride motorcycles up to 125cc and 11kw power output, with L plates (and/or D plates in Wales), on public roads, but you MUST first satisfactorily complete a CBT course if you have not already done so.
If you are interested in taking your CBT then you don't need to take the theory test. However, if you are interested in taking your full test you MUST first pass your theory test. To book a theory test please see the DSA website.

At 16 years old

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc max speed 30 MPH).

At 17 years old

You can ride a 125cc (max power 11kw), take a test and be restricted to 33BHP for 2 years.

At 21 years old

You can go Direct Access (DAS) which means you take your test on a bike over 46.6 BHP
and have no restrictions on your licence.