A motorcycle driving license can be obtained after reaching the required age, successful completion of training and passing the exam. Today there are three categories of motorcycles – “M”, “A1” and “BUT”, each of which has its own age requirements. In this article, we will take a closer look at the specific details of obtaining a motorcycle license and answer the most popular questions..
How old do you have to be to get a motorcycle license??
In case of categories “M” and “A1” minimum age, where you can start studying and take the exam, is 16 years old. These categories allow you to drive mopeds, scooters and light motorcycles from 50 to 125 cubic meters. You must be at least 18 years old, to get category A, which gives the right to drive motorcycles with a volume of more than 125 cubic. cm.
note! Category opening “BUT” automatically opens the two lower categories.
Do you need a motorcycle license??
Today, most motorcycles have a displacement of more than 50 cubic. see - even small Chinese mopeds, that only look like motorcycles, Most of them are produced with engines of at least 50 cubic. cm. Therefore the answer to the question, do you need a motorcycle license, obvious — yes, you need buy VU, to legally drive a motorcycle.
Where can I get a motorcycle license?
After passing the theoretical and practical part in the motorcycle school, the candidate can take the exam in the traffic police, if there are no medical contraindications. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate, giving the right to pass the final exam in the traffic police department, consisting of two parts – theoretical, confirming knowledge of the rules of the road, and practical, confirming the ability to drive a vehicle.
The practical part consists of a set of required skills:
- Acceleration and braking skills.
- Serpentine, track board.
- Driving at low speed.
Getting a motorcycle license
If the candidate did not cope with the theoretical part, he can come back in a week for re-testing. If you fail the practical part, he will have six months, to improve your skills and retake the exam. If the candidate fails to demonstrate their skills in the practical part during this time, theoretical part will be canceled, and he will have to retake the entire exam.
If the candidate successfully passes the test, he/she will submit the necessary documents and wait for the end of the issuance of the driver's license.
The list of required documents includes.
- medical certificate.
- Photo 3×4 see for making a driver's license.
- Receipt of payment of the national fee.
- Certificate of graduation from driving school.
- Application form and passport to verify your identity.
How much does it cost to get a motorcycle license?
The final cost of obtaining a motorcycle license varies by region, where do you get them, and your chosen school – national motorcycle license fee (2 000 rubles) and the examination fee remain unchanged. Average total cost of obtaining a license “BUT” ranges from 90 to 30 000 rubles, and licenses “A1” – less 27 000 rubles.
Riding without a motorcycle license
It is worth noting, that driving a motorcycle without a license is allowed only in one case - if it is a training motorcycle and if it is carried out under the supervision of an instructor on a motorcycle test track. In all other cases, it is an offense and will result in, that the vehicle will be towed to the impound on a tow truck, and the driver will be fined accordingly.. It is worth noting, that the penalty for riding a motorcycle without a license depends on, does the driver have a license, but he forgot them, or he drives a vehicle without a license.
In the first case (without rights) the driver will be allowed to send the motorcycle to the impound lot by the traffic police inspector in accordance with article 12.3, part 1 articles 27.13.
In the second case, the maximum fine for not allowing the driver to drive the vehicle is 1 500 rubles, in accordance with Article 12.7. If the driver has already been disqualified, may be fined up to 3 000 rubles, or an arrest may be ordered instead 15 days or 200 community service hours.
