What are the laws around mopeds in England/the UK?

[Ash D]

Firstly, I'm 16 years old. If I were to go out and buy a moped (50cc scooter), what would I have to do before I could take it onto the roads legally? Also, is it permitted to used one on dual carriageways?

Any help is appreciated.

[QOSBen]

You will need a provisional licence before anything.
Then you will need to obtain a CBT certificate by doing a course.
Then you will need to insure the scooter and stick L plates on it.
You can then do the test when you are 17.

You'll also be lucky to get past 30mph but you can go on dual carrideways.

[J G]

You will need to get a provisional license;

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_10012514

You would need to take compulsory basic training (CBT) .

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022430

Further info here;

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_10016249

You can ride on dual carriageways, but NOT on motorways.

[Duke75]

You would probably need to take CBT before you can ride it.

[jamesdean2002uk]

another hairdryer on the road

[bouncer bobtail]

You need to buy a provisional licence after completing a CBT test. You will also need third party insurance.

Where you are allowed to ride will be signposted. You are covered by the same rules as other motorcycles.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022430

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/
RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_10016249

Other Moped FAQ's

http://www.mopeds.co.uk/moped-faqs.html

[The Ninky Nonk]

You need to take CBT test.Yes,you can ride on dual carriageways,but your talking 35mph flat out,so it wouldn't be much fun.

[Martyn H]

I think this is the site you'll find most useful!

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_10016249

Safe riding!

[Martyn H]

I think this is the site you'll find most useful!

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_10016249

Safe riding!

[mancbuster]

ive got a 50cc moped and to ride it you first have to take your CBT test, which costs around £100, very easy so you shouldnt have any trouble there, when youve passed that you obviously need your bike, get it insured and with MOT and then your ready to go. And you are allowed to ride them on dual carrageways, i have to go through two to get home from friends houses, you cant use them on motorways though.
Hope this helps.