Basically, any person, regardless of their age, is authorized to drive a bicycle or scooter without a license. However, the rules change once the vehicle is equipped with an engine. However, the type of vehicle without a license depends on two determining criteria. The first is linked to the power of this vehicle and the second is linked to the age of the driver.
The car without a license, a vehicle accessible from 14 years old
The best known example is driving without a license. Whether it is a vehicle from specialist manufacturers or models like the Citroën AMI, it does not require a license or a Highway Code test to be driven. More generally, all electric cars with a maximum power of 1 kW are accessible without a license. But people over 14 years old born after January 1, 1988 must have validated the BSR to use them. Be careful though, because this document is valid for 15 years.
Agricultural machinery, racing vehicles as well as mopeds accessible without having a license
In addition to the vehicles already mentioned, the law also allows you to drive agricultural vehicles without taking a specific exam. However, they can only be used in a professional context and from 16 years old. All racing vehicles such as karts, golf carts or motorcycles can also be driven without taking the test, as long as they are used on a closed circuit. But a license is required. Finally, people born before January 1, 1988 can drive quads, mopeds or scooters up to 50 cm3 without a license.
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