Before you buy them!

• Make sure you have your driving licence which includes correct entitlement, or provisional licence.
• Take and Pass your CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)

Riding on L-Plates

• You can not ride on the road until you your CBT Certificate
• Your CBT Certificate will provided by your instructor having completed the course to the required level.
• You can only ride a motorcycle without passing a CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) on private land or at organised events.

Displaying L Plates

• Yes, they are huge - but you still must display them on the front and rear of your motorcycle or scooter.
• You can ONLY remove your L plates upon successful completion of a full motorcycle test (or moped test if you ride a moped)

What you can ride

• A MOPED can not exceed 31 mph and does not have an engine over 50cc - You can ride this at 16 years old with A moped entitlement and CBT Certificate.
• A LEARNER Motorcycle has an engine up to 125cc and a maximum power output of 11kw - You can ride this at 17 with a motorcycle entitlement.
   

Where can you ride

• You can NOT ride on motorways either as a learner or on a vehicle under 125cc

Passengers

• Until you have passed your full motorcycle test you are not allowed to take passengers.

Removing L Plates

• Your CBT is valid for two years, you should take your test before this date to throw away your L plates. If you do not take your full test within two years, your licence entitlement will expire.

 

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