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AM Mopeds & Light Quadricycles

United Kingdom

Jurisdiction: UK

Minimum legal age16 years192 months

About this requirement

The minimum legal age to drive category AM mopeds or light quadricycles in the UK is 16 years. This includes two- and three-wheeled vehicles with max design speeds between 25 and 45 km/h and light quadricycles of weight up to 425 kg in Great Britain, and up to 350 kg in Northern Ireland (excluding battery weight for electric vehicles).

Sources and evidence

Minimum ages you can ride or drive vehicles | nidirectExternal source ↗

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