WHAT CATEGORY IS NEEDED FOR A MOTORCYCLE AND HOW TO GET IT

The best manufacturers

Scooter production is established in many countries.
But there are manufacturers who produce models that last only 2-3 years. Of course, such a vehicle is not worth buying, because you should drive it for a long time and comfortably. Most often, some malfunctions in vehicle operation occur at the same companies. For example, a large percentage of malfunctions, noisy engine operation, poor quality assembly, and more. Therefore, it is better to trust manufacturers who are known for their scooters all over the world. Among them are the following companies: Stels, Susuki, Honda, Sym, Irbis.

Number 1 in the production of light two-wheeled vehicles is the Japanese company Yamaha. This company produces powerful cars and also develops many new models.

When choosing your vehicle, you should pay attention to the manufacturer, but this cannot be the only criterion when purchasing such equipment

Scooter license

The legal framework regarding riding scooters and mopeds is very variable. The federal law on the need to register category M licenses was introduced in November 2013. To obtain a license, you need to undergo training at a driving school and pass the appropriate exam at the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate.

In connection with this law, appropriate changes were made to the traffic rules. However, when the new rule was introduced, they did not take into account that driving schools needed new traffic rules and new specialists in order to train for the new category. Therefore, the law theoretically existed for almost a year, but was not in effect. Due to this, people who wanted to drive scooters needed to get a higher driving category.

By law, a moped is considered to be a mechanical vehicle that has the following characteristics:

1. The maximum driving speed should not exceed 50 km/h.
2. The volume of the internal combustion engine should not be more than 50 cubic meters. cm or electric motor from 0.25 kW to 4 kW.

A moped can have two or three wheels, and ATVs are also considered mopeds. Even a bicycle that has an engine that matches the characteristics of a scooter can be considered a moped. Since April 2014, everyone who drives a scooter is required to have the appropriate documents. At the request of traffic police officers, the driver is required to present his license.

The scooter driver is also required to wear a helmet. If the moped driver is under 16 years of age, driving a scooter is prohibited.

There is one more point: if you were deprived of the rights of another category, and you decided to receive category M rights in return, then this option is provided for by law, and you do not have the right to receive rights until the period of deprivation of other rights ends. And when it ends, you won’t even need a category M license.

Scooters up to 50cc

Previously, any teenager without any special licenses could drive a scooter up to 50cc. However, legislation has now tightened the requirements for driving such mopeds. And to manage them you must have a certificate with category M, or with any other category. Also, only those persons who have reached 16 years of age can operate a scooter.

There is no need to register a scooter with a capacity of up to 50 cubic meters yet; accordingly, it is also not necessary to take out a compulsory motor liability insurance policy, but you can if you wish, because statistics show that the accident rate of this vehicle is very high. If you get into an accident on a scooter without compulsory motor liability insurance, you will have to pay compensation for damages due to your fault out of your own pocket.

You can ride without a license while driving a motocross moped. The latter are quite powerful vehicles. However, you can only ride them on special sports grounds or in a field where there is no road, since they are classified as sports equipment. It is prohibited to drive such mopeds on the public road surface.

50cc scooters

There are scooters with more powerful engines such as 50cc or more. In this case, the driver needs to receive another category A1 if the power does not exceed 150 cubic meters. The age limit is also set at 16 years. Wearing a helmet when driving is mandatory.

Scooters 150cc

Driving scooters that have a 150cc engine requires a more difficult category. Here you will need to obtain a category A driver's license. Such scooters are equivalent to motorcycles. Driving such motor vehicles is only possible for those who have reached 18 years of age.

Category A allows you to drive all possible types of two-, three-, or four-wheeled vehicles with a weight not exceeding 400 kg. However, it excludes the right to drive a car.

In addition to obtaining category A for driving a moped or scooter with a capacity of 150 cubic meters, the driver must:

1. Pass a technical inspection.
2. Take out an MTPL insurance policy.

It is also mandatory to wear a helmet when driving such a vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

Despite the abundance of information on the Internet, our compatriots have questions about obtaining a license to drive a motorcycle. Here are the answers to the most “popular” ones:

• Is it possible to get a license without a driving school? Until 2013, independent theoretical training was allowed. Now it is impossible to save money this way. Law enforcement agencies explain the introduction of this ban by the large number of accidents that occur due to insufficient knowledge of traffic rules. That is, in 2022, taking courses at a driving school is a prerequisite for obtaining a category A license.
• Do you need a license for a motocross motorcycle and mopeds? There is no need to open category A to drive motocross motorcycles and mopeds. The fact is that these vehicles are classified as a type of specialized sports equipment intended for participation in competitions on special tracks. Riding motocross bikes on regular roads is prohibited, so you do not need to have a driver's license.
• At what age can you drive a moped? Mopeds with an engine capacity of up to 50 cubic meters are classified as M category. Persons over 16 years of age can drive such two-wheeled vehicles.

What is required to obtain a category M license?

Firstly, anyone wishing to obtain a license with category M must be at least 16 years old - obtaining a license earlier is impossible, and driving a low-power vehicle without them will be a violation and will entail corresponding consequences. Secondly, the candidate should not have any contraindications for health (this includes alcoholism, drug addiction or substance abuse, severe disorders of the nervous system or vision, as well as chronic diseases of the heart system, bronchi or lungs - in the last two options the decision is made by the head of the commission , since exceptions are possible, but subject to constant health monitoring). Thirdly, it will be necessary to undergo standard training, which includes a theoretical course on traffic rules and related disciplines, as well as practical driving skills. The first part includes 126 lecture hours, and the second - at least 50 hours of practical riding. Training for this category is carried out in regular driving schools in the same way as for all other categories.

Specifications

What technical parameters does the Karpaty moped have? Characteristics of the main components are presented below:

• Full weight - 55 kg.
• Maximum load - 100 kg.
• Base - 1.2 m.
• Length/height/width - 1.8/1.1/0.7 m.
• Clearance - 10 cm.
• The maximum speed limit according to the passport is up to 45 km/h.
• Fuel consumption per hundred is 2.1 liters.
• Frame type - construction based on welding of a tubular sample.
• The front suspension unit is a telescopic fork, spring shock absorbers.
• The rear suspension is shock-absorbing springs with a pendulum.
• The total braking distance at 30 km/h is 7.6 m.
• Tire categories - 2.50-16 or 2.75-16 inches.
• The power unit is a V-50 carburetor, two strokes, air cooling.
• Volume - 49.9 cubic meters. cm.
• Cylinder size: 3.8 cm.
• Piston stroke - 4.4 cm.
• Compression ratios range from 7 to 8.5.
• Motor power - 1.5 l. With.
• Maximum torque – 5200 rpm.
• Transmission - two stages, manual or similar with foot switch.

What rules should a driver follow?

When the driver has a license from category M or any other, he is allowed to ride a moped.

He was taught the following rules during the course:

• while moving, the low beam on the scooter must be on;
• the driver keeps to the right edge of the road;
• It is allowed to drive on the side of the road, provided that these actions do not interfere with pedestrians.

It is prohibited to perform:

• one-handed control;
• transportation of minors under 7 years of age without specially equipped seats;
• maneuvers with an unfastened helmet;
• crossing the roadway intended for pedestrians;
• driving with large, protruding objects;
• tow a vehicle.

Only strict adherence to all traffic rules will allow you to avoid an emergency situation and ensure traffic safety for all participants.

Mopeds and scooters are recognized as vehicles; on this basis, the driver of such motorcycles must have a driving license with him while driving, which he must present upon request of eligible persons.

The driver provides traffic police officers for inspection:

• MTPL insurance;
• driving licence;
• registration certificate.

The technical passport and the technical inspection card for the mechanism can be kept at home. If there are special marks in the document column indicated by ML, this means the presence of contraindications for health reasons and a prohibition on driving a scooter.

Features of the educational process

In addition to age restrictions, applicants for enrollment in courses should take the medical certificate seriously. Doctors make similar requirements for the health of moped drivers when opening category A.

The following persons are not allowed to participate in the educational process:

• with poor vision and severe astigmatism;
• registered in drug treatment and psychological dispensaries.

Enroll cadets with presentation:

• medical certificate, photographs for its registration are canceled;
• passports;
• military ID (if available);
• payment receipts.

According to the terms of the training program, a citizen must listen to the theory for 72 hours. 30 hours are allotted for practical knowledge, and the student will be busy driving for 18 hours.

During coursework the following questions are studied:

1. Basics of traffic rules, behavior while driving at traffic lights, intersections.
2. Designation of all signs.
3. How to provide first aid.
4. Legal articles of the Administrative Code.
5. Cases of liability for violations.

According to the theory, you need to solve 20 proposed problems, which contain one ticket on the computer. Persons who have fully completed the required course are allowed to take the exam.

When passing practical skills, scooter riders are not allowed into the city; it is enough to show them at the race track:

• snake;
• eight;
• broken trajectory.

The developers of the educational process for moped drivers tried to include standard and comprehensive material, which must be completed in a reduced time with a simplified examination procedure. Theoretical knowledge contains the minimum rules that can be useful when moving on this type of transport. Correct answers will allow you to obtain a driver's license with category M for 10 years.

Obtaining admission to the exam

To obtain admission to the exam, the student provides a certificate confirming completion of the training course in accordance with the standard program. This document is obtained by a student at a driving school upon completion of visits to a theoretical course and successful passing of internal exams of the educational institution.

Additionally, copies of the passport and student identification code are provided. The copy of the identity document must contain a page indicating registration.

Admission to the traffic police exam is possible only if the student has a medical certificate confirming his suitability to drive a motorcycle.

The issuance of a medical document is carried out only by medical institutions approved by government agencies. Also, examiners must provide a driver examination card issued after completing a training course at a driving school.

Obtaining a driver's license

Based on the results of two stages of the exam (theoretical, practical), authorized employees of the State Road Safety Inspectorate make a decision to issue a category M driver’s license.

To obtain a driver's license, you must provide the following documentation:

• document confirming the student’s identity (passport, birth certificate, etc.);
• certificate of passing a medical examination of general health (form 003 - B/u);
• certificates from drug treatment and psychiatric dispensaries;
• photo format 3x4;
• application for a driver's license.

It is worth noting that before obtaining a license, the student must provide a receipt confirming successful completion of the exam. Payment of the receipt is made at the traffic police department.

How to open categories A and A1 for a motorcycle

How long does it take to study to open categories A and A1 for a motorcycle? What is the cost of training? How does the exam for a driving license category A and A1 work?

How to open categories A and A1 for a motorcycle?

Before opening category A, you should define the difference in concepts:

• Category A. Obtaining category A means the ability to drive all types of motorized vehicles without exception (those with sidecars and 3- and 4-wheeled vehicles weighing no more than 400 kg). It is assigned to persons over 18 years of age.
• Subcategory A1. Introduced within category A by the latest innovations in road rules. Subcategory A1 allows you to drive a lightweight type of motor vehicle with an engine capacity of no more than 125 cubic meters. cm and power not exceeding 11 kW. Available to persons over 16 years of age.

If a person is a novice driver, then he has the right to obtain a category A license after learning to drive a motorcycle, passing a medical commission and passing tests at the traffic police.

The educational process is carried out in a licensed motorcycle school (or a driving school with an appropriate license), whose program is agreed upon with the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. Training includes:

• Mastering the theoretical part (112 hours). As part of it, students are given knowledge on specialized law, traffic rules, the technical design of motor vehicles, the basics of driver psychology and medical care.
• Mastering the practical part (18 hours for manual transmission, 16 hours for automatic transmission). Students gain driving skills on a race track and in city conditions.
• Passing an internal exam (passed through tests).
• Receive a certificate after passing the exam.

After recruiting a group of 20 people, the driving school registers it with the traffic police. On the day of registration, the date of the student’s examination at the government agency is determined.

Persons who present:

• passport;
• a medical certificate with a note stating that it was issued for category A and A1 driving licenses;
• application completed as required;
• certificate of completion of driving school courses;
• receipt of payment of state duty;
• 2 photographs 3×4 (We discussed photo requirements in more detail in this article)

The driving school sends the documentation package to the traffic police.

If a driver has category A, category A1 is not opened separately - the corresponding mark on the assignment of this subcategory is automatically placed on the driver’s license. This rule does not apply in reverse.

Also, obtaining an A1 category license is different in that practical training as part of the training process is carried out on a lightweight type of motor vehicle. Otherwise, studying for categories A and A1 is similar in algorithm.

If a driver with category B has a medical certificate allowing him to drive a motorcycle, he can add category A1 to his driving license.

How many students study for category A and A1?

To obtain category A, future motorcyclists are required to master theoretical and practical knowledge in a driving school within 1.5 - 2 months. Experienced car enthusiasts - holders of category B will spend 1 month studying to open category A. As mentioned above, assigning category A1 for them will not require special training in a driving school.

More details about the terms and cost of training in this article.

How much does it cost to study for category A and A1?

The cost of training for a driving license category A and A1 varies and depends on a number of factors: the status of the driving school, its location, the experience of instructors, technical equipment, etc. Prices in the regions start from 12,000 rubles, in the capital - from 19,000 rubles. This amount includes the cost of classes, costs of fuel, protective equipment, and representatives of the driving school at the traffic police.

To learn at a lower cost, it is better to sign up for courses during seasonal discounts and promotions. Prices at this time usually decrease by 10 - 15%.

Purposes of use

You need to consider what road surface you will be driving on. If you often travel on a country road, then the small diameter wheels of a scooter cannot guarantee the passability of the road in the countryside. The larger wheels of a moped easily overcome small bumps and holes on the road, so it is better to buy a moped for a country road. Both a moped and a scooter are perfect for driving around the city.

It is worth considering the nuances associated with controllability. If you do not have experience riding two-wheeled vehicles, then for starters it is better for you to buy a scooter, since it is more stable and much easier to control.

Pay attention to the external differences. Some people will prefer a moped because it looks more like a motorcycle.

And some will think that the design of the scooter is more stylish and modern.

An important aspect is the specifics of vehicle maintenance. The design of a moped allows you to quickly get to spare parts and troubleshoot problems, whereas in a scooter, all elements are hidden under the casing, and it will take more time to get to them. Many elements of a scooter are made of plastic, so in the event of a fall or accident they can be damaged, while a moped has more iron parts and is therefore more reliable.

What does driving license category M mean?

Since 2014, new letters have appeared in the table on the back of the driver’s license. Among them is category M. Opposite it is a drawing or pictogram depicting a moped, scooter, mokick.

At the same time, there are categories A and A1 with large and smaller motorcycles. Until 2014, there was no such differentiation. Since there must be serious reasons for introducing new categories, it is necessary to understand the issue using laws, standards and other normative documents as arguments.

Normative base

Since we are talking about official standards, it is necessary to compile a list of them, which can later be referred to and used to prove what is possible or not.

1. Law No. 196 regulating road safety
2. Russian standard 51815, establishing requirements for quadricycles
3. Russian standard 52051, establishing requirements, including for two-wheeled motor vehicles
4. Government Regulation No. 1604 Establishes medical requirements for drivers
5. The Constitution - its provisions will also be used for argumentation. Actually, it should be put in first place, but due to the fact that the mention will be too general...

Each of the listed documents has the force of law. The requirements set out in it are mandatory. If gaps are found, comments will be provided to explore possible options.

The difference between category M and A

The law includes motorcycles of category A, mopeds of category M, and this also includes light quadricycles.

Now you need to find out how the vehicles listed in the categories of rights differ, what categories up to how many cubic meters and kilowatts mopeds and quadricycles belong to. The information is in the standard:

• Two- and three-wheeled mopeds must have a motor with a cylinder capacity of up to 50 cubic meters or a power of up to 4 kW (5.3 hp) and be able to accelerate to a speed of no more than 50 km/h
• Motorcycles - two-wheeled or three-wheeled, if with a sidecar - have a motor larger than 50 cc and more powerful than 4 kW, with a top speed above 50 km/h.

The standard refers to quadricycles. Among them are light ones with a weight of up to 350 kg, an engine capacity of up to 50 cc, a power of up to 4 kW and a speed of up to 45 km/h.

Based on the data presented, we can conclude: everything on two wheels is more powerful than 4 kW, with an engine capacity of more than 50 cubic meters. cm and travels faster than 50 km/h - motorcycles with category A or A1. What is included in the restrictions are mopeds with the letter M.

For four-wheeled vehicles, speed is limited to 45 km/h, weight – 350 kg. Fits within the limits of a light quadricycle, category M, exceeds A or A1.

What can you drive with category M?

After a detailed analysis of the differences in the law and traffic regulations of categories M and A, we can repeat once again what the holder of a driver’s license can control, up to how many cubic meters category M (as well as kilowatt, kilogram, km/h).

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Two- and three-wheeled mopeds with engines up to 50 cc. cm and 4 kW, driving at speeds up to 50 km/h

Lightweight quadricycles with engines up to 50 cc. cm and 4 kW, weighing up to 350 kg, driving at speeds up to 45 km/h.

The list is closed.

What is prohibited from driving?

Now about the forbidden. The previous paragraph specifically outlined the boundaries of what is permitted, what can be driven with an open category M. Anything that goes beyond these limits is prohibited. Of course, we are not talking about long-haul tractors. This means prohibiting control:

• Motorcycles, starting with light ones with an engine capacity of more than 50 cc, power above 4 kW, speed faster than 50 km/h
• Quadricycles heavier than 350 kg, with an engine capacity of more than 50 cc, power above 4 kW, speed faster than 45 km/h
• Passenger cars, since they do not fit into the framework of light quadricycles.

For all of the above, you need to open category A1, A or even B in your license.

Are old licenses still valid?

Driver's licenses issued before 2014 did not contain categories M and A1. Instead, or rather before them, there was only the letter A. With the advent of innovations, they began to ask the question: is it necessary to change the license in order to drive mopeds and quadricycles with an open motorcycle category A?

As the Constitution states, the law is irreversible. Consequently, previously, before the introduction of changes, the received driver’s license continues to be valid in full until its expiration date.

After the expiration of the period, a new certificate is issued. There is no requirement to pass any exams.

Do you need a license to drive a motorcycle?

To ride a motorcycle you need a driving license. Moreover, since 2016, the list of categories of rights for connoisseurs of this type of vehicle has expanded.

Categories of rights for driving two-wheeled motor vehicles

Adherents of motorcycle technology have access to the following driving categories and subcategories of vehicles:

• Category A license. Their owner can drive any type of motorcycle - without restrictions on power and engine size. Category A driver's license allows you to drive motorized wheelchairs, as well as operate a 250cc motorcycle.

• Category M license. Allows you to control low-power mechanical vehicles, which include mopeds, scooters and motorcycles up to 50 cc.
• Category A1. A license in this category allows you to drive motorcycles up to 125cc.
• Category B. The holder of such license can drive tricycles and quadricycles. Let us explain what these terms mean. Tricycles and quadricycles are motor vehicles with three and four wheels, respectively. The first ones are widely used as three-wheeled cargo-passenger motor vehicles in Asian countries. The domestic analogue is the “Ant” scooter. An example of a quadricycle is a motorized wheelchair, which in the USSR was called a “disabled car.” It was produced (model SMZ-S3D) at one time by the Serpukhov Automobile Plant.

How to get a license for a scooter

How to get category M and is it possible now? Yes, because the government has already drawn up and approved a program for training and obtaining category M licenses, and all driving schools with the appropriate license have the right to train citizens.

Category M can be obtained for a scooter up to 50cc

Where and how can I get it

For scooters you will have to do approximately the same:

1. To begin with, go through a medical examination. Doctors must conclude that the person does not have any diseases that prevent driving. The specialists who need to be examined include a psychiatrist and a narcologist.
2. Choose a driving school and sign up for training.
3. Pay for all classes and get all the necessary knowledge - theory and practice.
4. Pass the exam at a driving school.
5. Pass certification at the traffic police department.

If you fail the exam, you can take it again. The next attempt becomes available no earlier than after 7 days. If the candidate exhausts three attempts in this way, the next one will be available only after 30 calendar days.

You can retake the exam if you fail it.

Conditions of receipt

What do you need to get a license for a scooter? After completing the training, before the exam at the traffic police, you must collect a package of documents and submit it to the traffic police department.

The list of documents is as follows:

• Application for a driver's license. It is filled out using a standard form, a sample of which can always be found on the traffic police website, or obtained from the department.
• Certificate of successful completion of the training course issued by the driving school.
• The driver’s medical examination card with marks from each of the medical specialists.
• Receipt for payment of state duty.
• Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or other identity card with confirmation of registration address.

Admission to take the opening exam of category M

To be admitted to the exam you need:

• Pass a medical examination.
• Receive a document confirming the training completed at the driving school.
• Submit an application and documents to the traffic police and pay the state fee using the details received.

How much does it cost to get a scooter license? When registering a regular license, the state fee is 500 rubles; for a laminated card you will have to pay 2,000.

To be allowed to take the exam, you need to collect a package of documents.

What does a motorcycle driver's license look like?

A driver's license has a certain appearance and structure that is approved at the state level and cannot be changed. This document is issued in the form of a laminated plastic card no larger than a plastic discount card.

A license to drive a motorcycle must contain the following information:

• Full name of the subject;
• Date of Birth;
• category of rights and date of receipt (several categories can be entered into one certificate);
• ID number;
• location;
• photograph (taken against a white background);
• date of commencement and termination of the certificate.

Rules for obtaining category “M”

Drivers are interested in how to get a license with the new category. There are two ways you can go, but there are certain requirements. The candidate must be 16 years of age and have no medical contraindications.

The first method that will help you get a driving license marked “M” is simple. It is necessary to undergo training to drive any vehicle, as a result a new category will automatically open. Therefore, there is no need to separately learn to drive a scooter or moped.

You can choose another path. Here we are talking about training in a driving school that has such a program. But before studying, you need to pass a medical examination and receive a certificate, which will become an admission to classes

This is an important condition, since it may happen that during the examination contraindications to driving a moped will be discovered (myopia, color blindness, problems with the vestibular apparatus and motor skills of the limbs, the absence of one phalanx of a finger, etc.). Therefore, you should not pay immediately, because you can be left without money and rights: the tuition fee is not refunded, and without an exam, the driving license will not be issued

If there are no contraindications, then the future driver takes a theoretical driving course, as well as a practical one. After that, he is given a certificate of completion of training at a driving school at the driving school, and he can take the exam at the traffic police. To obtain category “M” you need:

• pass the exam at the State Traffic Inspectorate. It involves a test task consisting of 20 questions, for which 20 minutes are allotted. If more than 2 mistakes are made, the exam is not passed;
• show your skills on the race track. The instructor gives instructions to perform maneuvers. If at least 2 exercises are not completed, a retake will be required.

Those wishing to pass the driving test without training will not be able to do so. Such rules are spelled out in the traffic rules.

How to get a category A and A1 license for a motorcycle in 2020?

According to Russian laws, any driver driving on the roads must have an appropriate license. And it doesn’t matter how many wheels your vehicle has - four or just two. Relatively recently, the requirements for motorcycle and scooter drivers were more flexible. Since 2013, the situation has changed radically and even a scooter driver is required to undergo training at a motorcycle school.

Motorcycle license: is it possible to do without them?

The law is adamant. If you are not going to sit behind the wheel of a bicycle forever, but plan to at least occasionally get behind the wheel of at least a moped, a license is required. And this is not a whim of traffic police inspectors and motorcycle schools who want to “extract” more money from you.

A qualified driver who has undergone training clearly knows how to behave in a given traffic situation. While the “disenfranchised” driver only guesses about the correctness of his behavior on the road. And it’s good if such driving only ends with a fine and confiscation of the two-wheeled horse.

Don’t even hope that the weak engine of your scooter will be a mitigating circumstance when meeting with traffic police officers. No one has canceled age restrictions either.

But owners of motocross motorcycles can breathe easy. They do not face fines or confiscation of the vehicle for driving without a license. But as long as they remain on the territory of sports tracks.

The reason for the “indulgence” is simple: a motocross motorcycle belongs to the category of sports equipment. And as long as its owner races on dirt tracks, he does not break any rules.

At what age can you drive a motorcycle?

This parameter is directly related to the type of two-wheeled vehicle that the driver plans to drive. There are motorcycles that you can drive no earlier than 18 years old. But there are categories of vehicles available for driving from the age of 16.

You are allowed to start learning how to operate a motorcycle long before your 18th birthday. But be patient, you will be allowed to take the exams only when you reach this age.

What categories of motorcycle licenses will be allocated in 2022?

The motor market is ready to offer a huge selection of motorcycles. How not to get confused in this diversity and understand which category is needed to control a particular two-wheeled horse? The classification decided everything.

Since motorcycles are different, it was decided to distinguish three categories: “M”, “A”, “A1”. Each of them makes it possible to control motorcycles with different weights and engine sizes.

If the future driver has already crossed the 18-year mark, it makes sense to study for category “A”. In this case, “M” and “A1” will be given to him as bonuses. The significant date is far away, but you really want to drive, choose “M” or “A1” - depending on your vehicle.

License for a motorcycle with a sidecar

Are you planning to buy a motorcycle with a sidecar? Hurry up to get your category “A” license. For your own safety, do not be lazy to take a couple of lessons on riding such a motorcycle.

This type of transport is fundamentally different from its two-wheeled counterpart. Because of the stroller on one side, it takes up much more space on the road. And this requires a special habit.

Moped and scooter licenses

The emergence of the “M” category has made life easier for owners of scooters and mopeds. Having reached 16 years of age, complete training at a motorcycle school and freely ride lightweight vehicles.

If the driver has been trained for category “A”, then “M” is entered automatically. What gives you the right to drive a light scooter.

Driver requirements

• The future driver must be healthy; the appropriate certificate is obtained before the start of the training course. It would be a shame to take a course at a motorcycle school and find yourself unfit for health.

When undergoing a medical examination, warn the medical commission about your desire to open the “M” category.

If you do not do this, the category will not appear in your rights. You will not be able to drive a moped.

• Reaching a certain age – each category has age parameters;
• Completion of training at a motorcycle school corresponding to the required category.

Obtaining rights: specifics

To obtain a motorcycle license, you do not have to take the traditional city exam for obtaining any other license. In the case of a motorcycle, traffic police inspectors are limited to checking theoretical knowledge of traffic rules. Testing of practical skills takes place in special training grounds and sites.

Until the newly minted motorcyclist passes the theoretical course, he will not be allowed to take practical tests. In case of failure, retaking the theory is allowed after 2 weeks.

Some schools refuse to enroll in motorcycle riding courses in the winter. This is due to the complexity of road conditions. It is difficult to teach an inexperienced driver all the subtleties of driving on slippery roads.

Documents of the future driver

Until the applicant submits a full package of documents, he simply will not be allowed to study.

• Copy of the passport.
• Certificate with a conclusion from the medical board.
• 2 photos 3x4.
• Statement.
• A document confirming the fact of successful training in a motorcycle school.
• Payment for payment of state duty.
• Consent from parents - if the future motorcyclist is under 18 years of age.

Procedure for obtaining a driver's license

This procedure also has its own course of events.

• Checking the authenticity of each piece of paper - rest assured, the chance with false documents will definitely not work here;
• The applicant for a license receives access to testing;
• The first stage of exams is theory;
• The second stage is practice at a special training ground;
• Obtaining a driver's license.

Passing exams: step by step

The exam is divided into two independent blocks: theoretical and practical. The first involves testing the theoretical framework and rules. The second is aimed at identifying practical skills and abilities.

The theoretical part is taken entirely computer-based. During the test for knowledge of traffic rules, the test taker answers 20 questions. Ideally, the number of errors is zero.

20 minutes of time are allotted for the test - one minute per question. If one mistake is made, another 5 minutes are added to the time. During these minutes you need to answer an additional 5 questions from the block where the mistake was made.

If you make mistakes on 2 questions, 10 minutes and 10 questions are added to the time. If you miss 3 questions, the examinee is sent to retake.

The practical side of the exam takes place in the fresh air - at the training ground. Here everything is like at school, for a mistake - a minus to the final mark. It is enough to score 4 penalty points to be considered for a retake.

Minus 1 point for:

• a warning signal not given by hand about planned braking;
• late braking before the stop line;
• low beam lights not turned on.

Fines without a license on a motorcycle

Table. Violation of registration actions.

Responsibility for driving a motorcycle without a driver's license

A driver's license may be absent for various reasons, but in any case, you will have to answer for driving a motorcycle without a license:

• There is a certificate, but the biker forgot it at home. The traffic police officer will check the driver against the database. If your license is in order, a fine of 5-15 thousand rubles will be issued.
• The validity period of the VU has expired. This case is equivalent to the previous one, therefore the responsibility will be the same.
• A traffic police patrol stopped a motorcyclist who had previously been deprived of his driver's license. In this case, the following penalties are possible: administrative fine of 30 thousand rubles;
• administrative arrest for 15 days;
• compulsory work – 100–200 hours.

These norms are prescribed in Art. 12.7 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Legal riding of a scooter with open category “M”

When the license is in the driver’s pocket, you can legally get behind the wheel of a moped and plow along public roads. Do not forget that having a driver’s license with the coveted category “M” does not cancel the requirements for compliance with traffic rules. In case of gross violation of traffic rules on a scooter, you will be deprived of the right to drive all vehicles.

Mandatory rules for driving mopeds include:

• Use of a helmet;
• Sobriety (for being in a state of alcoholic intoxication, your driver’s license will be revoked);
• Low beam headlights must be on;
• Age from 16 years;
• It is prohibited to ride a scooter in the middle of the road. For this purpose, the right side of the roadway, bicycle paths or driving on the side of the road are provided (if this does not cause inconvenience to pedestrians);
• Towing is prohibited in any form (if the moped is used as a tractor or as a trailer), etc.

As can be seen from the requirements listed above, the introduction of a new category “M” in licenses should have a positive impact on the general road situation. The previous carelessness and adventurism of scooterists and moped drivers can now cost them dearly.