Older non licence riders

[Davehsw]

Someone asked me today what size bike or moped they could ride?

They do not have a bike licence but passed their car licence in 1975.

Does it change if they do a CBT?

[silly_simon]

As I understand it mate they can ride a 50cc on car licence without L-plates or CBT

Anything over that upto a max of 125cc must have L-plates and I think a CBT because of the need for the learner plates

[cerruti]

Im pretty sure you need L plates for the 50cc - anything above that needs a CBT. Probably worth asking that Able fellow though.

[Goldie]

Check their licence. My other half has A on his licence but has never passed or taken his bike test. I asked Mr Able and he tells me it means a provisional A licence - he can't ride anything currently without doing a CBT afaik.

[silly_simon]

If there is catagory P on their licence that is FULL entitlement for a Moped (not exceeding 50cc) therefore no need for CBT unless they wish to do so.

Anything else would require it and further tests etc to become a full motorcycle licence holder

[Swanny]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ons/DG_4022547

A on a licence means full motorcycle

[Dan505]

Unless on the paperpart the A is under provisional entitlement and then max 50cc without CBT etc...

[Davehsw]

What if he does a CBT?

[Rabb]

From memory - my provisional license for bikes entitled me to ride anything upto 125 cc as long as I displayed L plates (I have held my full car license since 1983)
If I wanted to progress above 125cc with L plates I had to do
1. CBT
2. Motorbike theory test
3. Module 1 & 2

I think that having a pre 1997 license gives you the above entitlements
If in any doubt check the DVLA website - it has all the info you will need.

[Loops]

They can ride a 50cc moped on a car licence automatically with no L Plates (younger licence holders have to do a CBT to 'activate' it).

Anything over this needs a CBT and they will be a learner on a provisional licence.

I had to check all this out before going on holiday once :