Yes, you need a licence for a scooter or moped in Australia.
Do you need a license to ride a moped around?
Also known as a motorized bicycle, a moped has 2-3 wheels and an electric motor with an automatic transmission that produces less than 4 gross brake horsepower. You must have a motorcycle license (M1 or M2) to drive a moped.
Do you need a license for a scooter in Australia?
You need a rider licence to use a motorcycle, trike or motor scooter on NSW roads. Here are the steps to get your licence.
How do I get a scooter license in Victoria?
To get a motorcycle (including motor scooters) learner permit in Victoria you’ll need to successfully complete a two-day course. This course is designed to prepare riders for riding on the road. To help you prepare for your test we recommend you read the Victorian Rider handbook [PDF 7.75 Kb].
What licence do you need to drive a moped in Australia?
In Australia, you need a motorcycle licence to ride a scooter across all states and territories, whereas mopeds can be ridden with a car licence in South Australia, Queensland, and Western Australia.
What’s the difference between a moped and a scooter?
Basically, if there’s a platform on which to rest your feet while on the move, what you are riding is a scooter. If it’s under 50cc then legally it’s classed as a moped. Generally, scooters are more expensive than mopeds, because of the increased power, engine size, sophistication, acceleration and top speed.
What do I need to drive a moped?
First, you have to complete your CBT. You then have to pass the Motorcycle Theory Test and undertake training and a Practical Test on a machine up to 50cc. The advantages over just passing a CBT course alone, are that you can ride any Moped (up to 50cc) without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.
Do I need a license for a 50cc scooter Victoria?
VIC.
A motorcycle licence is ALWAYS required for all scooters.
How fast can a 50cc moped go?
What’s the top speed of a 50cc moped? Most 50cc scooters come with a restricted engine, which limits the bike to a top speed of 30mph (48kph). However, a 50cc scooter can go at speeds of up to 60mph (96kph), while most will comfortably reach 40mph (65kph).
How fast can a moped go?
What you should know Mopeds top out at 40 mph (less with increased rider weight) and may achieve triple-digit gas mileage.
Is it illegal to ride a scooter in Victoria?
You cannot ride private electric or motorised scooters (e-scooters) on public roads and footpaths. However, you can ride commercial e-scooters in certain areas.
Can I drive a 50cc on a car licence?
You passed your driving test before 1 February 2001
You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates. You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test.
How many cc can a learner ride Vic?
Motorcycles with engine capacities of 0-260cc inclusive, in their standard manufacturer form are automatically approved under Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) with the exception of a few models (See Non approved motorcycle models 0-260cc inclusive, listing below).
What size moped can I ride on a car licence?
If it’s powered by an internal combustion engine its engine size must not be more than 50cc. The vehicle can be an automatic (twist and go scooter), semi-automatic or manual. If you have a full car licence obtained before 1st Feb 2001 you have a full category p (moped) on your licence.
What license do I need for a 50cc?
AM licence (allowing you to ride a 50cc bike) if you are 16 or over. A1 licence (allowing you to ride a 125cc bike) if you are 17 or over. A2 licence (limiting you to a bike up to 35kw) if you are 19 and over.
Is insurance compulsory for a moped?
Yes. As with motorcycles, your moped or scooter must be insured for you to ride it on UK roads. Having insurance protects you from liability if you’re involved in an accident, damage property or vehicles or injure someone. It can also provide compensation if your scooter or moped is lost, stolen or vandalised.
How fast does a 125cc moped go?
60 miles per hour
The main top speed that you can expect from a Direct Bikes 125cc moped is 60 miles per hour. At 60mph, you are going to be going fast enough to drive just about anywhere legally.
Is a moped faster than a scooter?
Scooters are similar to mopeds in many ways but typically have larger engines that range in size from 50cc to 250cc. That means higher top speeds, as high as 60 or 70 miles per hour.
How safe is a moped?
The Dangers of Mopeds
But that doesn’t mean they aren’t dangerous. According to Forbes, 40% of moped accident injuries result in bone fractures and breaks, and 27% resulted in lacerations and bruises. Most alarmingly, 31.7% moped related injuries were head traumas.
Can anyone ride a moped?
The answer is yes and no, this depends on when you passed your driving test. If you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001 you can legally ride a moped (up to 50cc) with no L plates, without taking a CBT course or the full moped test.
How hard is it to drive a moped?
However, not only are mopeds really easy to handle, they are also really comfortable. When riding a moped or scooter your body will stay in an upright position, similar to sitting on a chair, which makes riding extremely easy for newcomers.