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What you need to do to ride a motorcycle, moped or motor tricycle - tests and training, minimum ages, vehicle requirements, new licence rules
There are different rules if you held a motorcycle or moped licence before…
If you held a motorcycle or moped licence before 19 January 2013 then…
Licence category Requirements for licence Minimum age Mopeds with speed…
Helmet You must wear a safety helmet when riding a motorcycle on the road.…
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Programme offering opportunities for people to try e-cycles and to provide e-cycles to remove barriers to employment, education and training.
Check the tariff classification for a four-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.
Check the tariff classification for bicycles, tricycles and quadricycles, with pedal assistance.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Tax and reporting rules for employers lending or hiring bicycles to employees
You may need to tell DVLA if you've had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - download the correct form if you need to let them know
Find out about mini umbrella company fraud, including checks you should complete and how to report potential fraud.
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