An AM licence allows riders aged 16 and over to:
- Ride a mopeds with speed range of 25 km/h to 45 km/h (rough top speed of 30mph)
- Ride small three-wheelers (up to 50 cc and below 4 kW)
- Ride light quadricycles (weighing under 350 kg, top speed 45 km/h)
- Ride without L-plates on.
- Carry a pillion passenger.
Do I need CBT for AM license?
Motorcycle Theory and Practical tests
You don’t need to pass the Bike theory test for the ‘AM’ Moped License (with CBT course only). Once you have passed your motorcycle theory test, there is a Practical test that is split into two elements – Module 1 and Module 2.
What is Category AM scooters?
Moped category definition
A moped (category AM) is defined as having a maximum design speed over 25km/h (15.5mph) but not exceeding 45 km/h (28 mph); or a light quadricycle with an unladen weight not more than 350kg and up to 45km/h.
What is an AM licence UK?
Category AM
You can drive 2-wheeled or 3-wheeled vehicles with a maximum design speed of over 25km/h (15.5mph) but not more than 45km/h (28mph). This category also includes light quad bikes with: unladen mass of not more than 350kg (not including batteries if it’s an electric vehicle)
What can I ride on a AM licence? – Related Questions
How do I get an AM category driving licence?
It also allows riders to use light quad bikes with the same max speed and unladen mass of 350kg (not including batteries if it’s an electric vehicle). To get an AM licence you’ll need to be at least 16 years old, to have a valid CBT certificate and to pass the motorbike theory test and two-module practical test.
Can I ride a 50cc on a AM licence?
As well as scooters and mopeds, an AM licence also allows you to ride small three-wheelers (up to 50cc and 4KW power) or light quads weighing under 350kg and with a top speed of 28mph, providing you have passed your CBT and practical test.
What is a category AM license?
A category AM learner permit allows you to ride a moped or light quadricycle on all public roads, except motorways, for the purposes of learning to ride, and only after you have completed a full course of mandatory motorcyclist training known as Initial Basic Training.
Can I ride a Can Am on a car Licence UK?
WITH CAR LICENCE (B)
If you acquired your car licence (B) after 19 January 2013, you can ride Can-Am On-Road vehicles in the UK from the age of 21 years old.
Do I need L plates on an AM licence?
Full Motorcycle Licence Categories
An AM category motorbike licence will allow you to remove the L plates and carry a pillion passenger on your moped or scooter.
Is am a moped?
What is the AM license? The AM category license is specifically for mopeds and scooters, and allows you to ride a vehicle up to 50cc, with a maximum speed of 45km/h (28mph).
Can I ride a 125cc on a AM licence?
Category A entitlement means you can ride any motorcycle, even with a passenger and on motorways. If you have Category AM on your licence, this means you can ride mopeds only, A1 up to 125cc and A2 restricted, which replaces the old 33bhp limit.
What scooter can I drive without a license UK?
You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test. You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.
What is a motorbike category A or AM?
Category A covers unrestricted motorcycles above 35kW and includes tricycles over 15kW.
Is an A1 a full licence?
A1 Full Licence
When you pass your A1 licence and gain your full A1 motorcycle licence, you can get rid of your learner plates, carry a passenger, be able to go to motorways, and practice safe riding on a 125cc motorcycle.
Can you do A1 test on a scooter?
You can choose take your A1 Motorcycle test on either a manual or an automatic motorbike. If you choose take your test on a manual motorcycle and pass, you can then ride either automatic scooters/mopeds or manual motorbikes.
Can I get an A2 license without an A1?
If you have held a full, valid category A1 (small motorcycle) licence for more than two years, have undertaken the appropriate Initial Basic Training (IBT), and want to apply for a category A2 (medium-sized motorcycle) driving licence by progressive access, you must complete 11 hours of specialised Initial Basic
Can I skip to A2 licence?
Age 19 or over
Unless you already have an A1 licence you need the CBT, theory test and the two-part practical test, which will give you an A2 licence. Do this and you can ride any bike of up to 46.6bhp (with a power:weight ratio of no more than 0.266bhp/kg) without L-plates and carry passengers.
Can you ride a 250cc on a A1 licence?
Power Restrictions
The A1 allows you to ride up to a 125cc bike with engine power not exceeding 11kw (~15hp) and a maximum power-to-weight ratio of 0.1kw per kg. You can also ride motor trikes up to 15kw (20hp). Riding a bike more powerful than the restriction limits is not smart.