Definition
A moped is a two or three-wheeled vehicle (or light quadricycle) with an engine displacement of 50 cc or less (or 4 kW for electric motors) and a top design speed of 45 km/h. The AM licence is required and can be obtained from age 15.
Key facts
- Max displacement 50 cc · top design speed 45 km/h.
- Required licence: AM (from age 15).
- Cannot use motorways or dual carriageways.
- Riders may only carry a passenger once they are 18.
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