Can you ride a moped if you have a full driving licence?

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Can you ride a moped if you have a full driving licence?

My son holds a full driving licence from 2005. Can he ride a 50cc moped without L-plates and without doing a CBT? Many thanks.

Asked on 29 March 2021 by Shirley Bannister

Answered by Georgia Petrie

I'm afraid not. You can only ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates (and without taking a CBT course) if you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001.

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