PROVISIONAL MOTORCYCLE LICENCE

You can only hold this licence if you are at least 17 years old, It entitles you to ride a moped or a motorcycle as a learner with L-plates, You may practice unaccompanied on a bike up to 125cc after a compulsory basic training (CBT) course has been completed. For larger machines the Direct Access accompanying rider rules apply.

You MUST not carry pillion passengers or use motorways.

Provisional motorcycle licences issued before 1 February 2001 are valid for two years from the date of issue, Provisional motorcycle licences issued from 1 February 2001 will be valid until age 70. Persons whose licences have lapsed under the pre-February 2001 rules, or who fail to pass a test within the 2 year life of their current licence, will be able to apply to have their provisional motorcycle licence restored immediately.