The difference between a scooter and moped licence is not in the licence itself, but in the vehicle it allows you to drive. In both cases, it is the same driving licence: driving licence AM.
What is a moped according to the law?
A moped is a motorised vehicle with a maximum speed of 45 km per hour. This type of vehicle is governed by fixed legal rules.
Mopeds usually ride on the carriageway or moped path, depending on the situation and signs. The driver must follow specific traffic rules that differ from those for cars and motorbikes.
- Maximum speed of 45 km/h
- Internal combustion engine or electric drive
- Lane or moped path, depending on the situation
Driving a moped requires driving licence AM.
What is meant by a scooter?
A scooter is a type of moped with a specific construction and seating position. Legally, a scooter is not a separate vehicle category.
Scooters usually have a step-through frame and automatic transmission. Despite these differences, the same traffic rules and driving licence requirements apply as for other mopeds.
- Automatic transmission
- Step-through frame
- Falls under moped by law
The term scooter is mostly practical and common, not legal.
Is the driving licence for scooter and moped the same?
Yes, you need driving licence AM for both a scooter and a moped. There is no separate driving licence for scooters.
Driving licence AM allows you to drive various vehicles that fall within this category. Exactly which vehicles these are is defined by law.
- Scooters
- Mopeds
- Mopeds
The driving licence determines the category, not the appearance of the vehicle.
Are the exams for scooter and moped the same?
Yes, the theory and practical exams are the same. CBR does not distinguish between scooter and moped riders.
During the practical exam, you will be assessed for your safe and independent participation in traffic. This is done on a moped or scooter, depending on the vehicle you are taking lessons on. The exam requirements and assessment are identical.
Does it matter what you take driving lessons on?
The vehicle you take driving lessons on does not determine the licence you get. You can take exams on a scooter or a moped.
After obtaining licence AM, you may drive both types as long as they are within the legal requirements.
The choice of a teaching vehicle is mainly practical.
Overview: scooter vs moped
| Section | Scooter | Moped |
|---|---|---|
| Legal category | Moped | Moped |
| Driving licence | AM | AM |
| Transmission | Automatic | Manual or automatic |
Frequently asked questions
Can you drive a moped with an AM licence?
Yes, driving licence AM also allows you to drive a moped. Additional traffic rules apply to this, but no additional driving licence.
Is a scooter always automatic?
In practice, yes. Scooters almost always have an automatic transmission, but legally this makes no difference to the driving licence.
Is there a separate scooter driving licence?
No, there is no such thing as a separate scooter driving licence. Scooter and moped come under the same licence category AM.
The distinction between scooter and moped is mainly practical, while the legal rules and driving licence are the same.
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