L plates on an s pedelec?

[Caph]

For someone who hasn't passed their motorbike test and doesn't have a grandfathered moped license courtesy of their pre 2001 car licence, would they have to fit L plates to their speed pedelec?

It sounds crazy but I'm guessing they would be required?

 

[Wicky]

Have a read through this:

Selling S-Pedelecs

The ACT have put together a series of helpful guides to make sure that retailers are well informed when it comes to selling and servicing e-bikes, including regulations and legislation surrounding the use of e-bikes in the UK.

www.cycleassociation.uk

Speed Pedelec Registration Guide – Driving Licence Requirements – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community

www.pedelecs.co.uk

 

[flecc]

For someone who hasn't passed their motorbike test and doesn't have a grandfathered moped license courtesy of their pre 2001 car licence, would they have to fit L plates to their speed pedelec?

It sounds crazy but I'm guessing they would be required?

Yes, you do need L plates with an S Pedelec and a provisional licence.

Back in the 1940s and beyond we had them and number plates on any bicycle with an add on motor of any kind, no matter how slow, since they all needed a motor cycle driving licence.

It was a real problem to accommodate them, especially in the early years when they had to have front and rear number plates:

 

[Wicky]

And green 'probationary' P plates are mandatory even after you've passed your test esp. if & when riding on motorways.

 

[flecc]

And green 'probationary' P plates are mandatory even after you've passed your test esp. if & when riding on motorways.

P plates are not compulsory Wicky, only optional. Once the test is passed no additional plates are required.
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[vfr400]

Plus, you can't take an S-pedelec on the motorway because any vehicle must have the capability to do 50 km/h. Neither can you take a 49cc motorcycle, even if it's the 50 mph 5-speed disc brake Honda SS50.

50.1 cc is allowed, regardless of speed.

 

[Artstu]

Plus, you can't take an S-pedelec on the motorway because any vehicle must have the capability to do 50 km/h. Neither can you take a 49cc motorcycle, even if it's the 50 mph 5-speed disc brake Honda SS50.

50.1 cc is allowed, regardless of speed.

I've got one of those gearboxes in one of my bikes, also done a short stretch on the motorway on my 114cc moped

 

[KirstinS]

I've got one of those gearboxes in one of my bikes, also done a short stretch on the motorway on my 114cc moped View attachment 33080

I like that bike! Unusual

Though the idea of taking it on motorway scares the bejesus out of me. Brave ( or slightly mad) , man!!

 

[Artstu]

I like that bike! Unusual

Though the idea of taking it on motorway scares the bejesus out of me. Brave ( or slightly mad) , man!!

Thanks
Yes it wasn't that nice really, but it was fairly quiet and it does have a top speed of about 65 mph.

 

[vfr400]

I've got one of those gearboxes in one of my bikes, also done a short stretch on the motorway on my 114cc moped View attachment 33080

I took one of those round the TT circuit on mad Sunday with my mate on the back.

 

[Jimo]

I want one - but my garage has 5 bikes already and I’m only 82 and suffer from chronic heart failure !
Me thinks I badly need a life extension ?