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If you were someone who passed their driving license before the 1st February 2001, then you can ride a 50cc mopedwith your car license. ... If you wish to start riding something with a higher engine than a 50cc, then, you have to go and get your car license.
- Can you drive a 50cc on a car license?
- How fast can a 50cc car go?
- Do you need a license to drive a 50cc scooter?
- Can I ride a 50cc scooter on my car insurance?
- Is a 50cc motorbike classed as a moped?
- Can you ride 125cc?
- Can I drive a 125cc moped on a car licence?
- How far can a 50cc moped go on a full tank?
- What CC can you ride on a learners licence?
- How many cc is a moped?
- Can I drive a 50cc motorbike at 16?
- Can I ride a 50cc moped on a provisional licence?
- What is the meaning of 50cc?
- How fast is 50cc in mph?
- Why are 50cc scooters restricted?
- What do I need to drive a 50cc?
Can you drive a 50cc on a car license?
If you have a full car licence issued before 1st February 2001 you may ride a restricted 50cc moped on the road without L plates (and carry a passenger), but you still need to pass your CBT test to ride any motorcycle over 50cc.
How fast can a 50cc car go?
The top speed of a 50cc is 30mph, which doesn't seem much but is fine for small trips and just getting around town. If you live in a densely populated city, such as London, it's unlikely you'll be able to go faster than 30mph anyway.
Do you need a license to drive a 50cc scooter?
At scooterhire.co.nz we need to know the legalities of operating a scooter. ... Anyone with a "Valid Driver Licence" can ride a scooter of 50cc or less.
Can I ride a 50cc scooter on my car insurance?
Do I need insurance for my moped or scooter? Yes. As with motorcycles, your moped or scooter must be insured for you to ride it on UK roads.
Is a 50cc motorbike classed as a moped?
50cc - Mopeds
Fun fact - The terms moped and scooter are interchanged a lot, but only a bike with a 50cc sized engine or less is technically a Moped. ... If it has an engine size above 50cc it is classed as a scooter.
Can you ride 125cc?
Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine of up to 125cc, so long as it's power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.
Can I drive a 125cc moped on a car licence?
Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike off-road. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road.
How far can a 50cc moped go on a full tank?
Generally a moped has about a 5 liter gas tank or 1.32 gallons. Scooters can get between 100 and 120 mpg, so that leaves us at an estimate range of 132 to 158.4 miles or 212 to 255 kilometers.
What CC can you ride on a learners licence?
Options for learner riders
Riders on a learner or restricted licence can ride any motorcycle under 250cc except for a list of prohibited, highly-powerful machines. You can also ride any bikes with an engine capacity under 660cc, or with an electric motor, that don't exceed a 150kW per tonne power-to-weight ratio.
How many cc is a moped?
50cc and over Law
A bicycle-like vehicle with pedals and a small engine with less than 50 cc displacement is considered as moped. Its maximum speed is 25 mph and 1.5 brake horsepower (or less).
Can I drive a 50cc motorbike at 16?
At 16, you're quite limited in terms of engine size. The maximum engine size a 16 year old can ride is 50cc. ... 50cc is the smallest engine size legally allowed on public roads, and 50cc scooters can reach a top speed of around 28mph.
Can I ride a 50cc moped on a provisional licence?
With provisional motorbike licence entitlement you can: Ride a moped or scooter up to 50cc if you're aged 16+ as long as you've completed your CBT, display L plates and have insurance. Ride a motorcycle up to 125cc if you're aged 17+. Again, you'll need CBT, L plates and insurance.
What is the meaning of 50cc?
The second is by their engine size (for instance 50cc or 125cc). The CC stands for 'cubic centimetres' and tells you how big the engine is. It also relates to the total power output of the scooter – a 50cc bike is usually capable of a top speed of 30 mph.
How fast is 50cc in mph?
Typically, a 50cc moped is going to have a top speed of 30 miles per hour. At 30mph, you are going to be driving more than fast enough for most local trips. Driving around a town, city, village, or local area is much easier at 30mph.
Why are 50cc scooters restricted?
As standard, 50cc mopeds have restricted engines. This means they have a lower top speed than what they're engine is actually capable of reaching, but this is a legal requirement. ... While this might not seem very fast, it's perfect for riding in built-up areas where the speed limit is 30mph.
What do I need to drive a 50cc?
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.
