Do you need a front L plate on a 50cc?

Do you need a front L plate on a 50cc?

You can ride a moped (up to 50cc) without L plates.

Do motorbikes need 2 L plates?

You don’t need L-plates. You are restricted to 28mph. If you haven’t ridden before, we would strongly suggest that you still take a basic rider training course (Compulsory Basic Training – CBT). Anyone else must take a basic motorcycle training course called Compulsory Basic Training (CBT).

Do you need L plates front and back?

L plates must be placed on the front and rear of a car. Avoid fixing them to the windscreen or back window, as they can restrict your view.

Where do you put L plates on a scooter?

As a learner rider of a motorcycle or moped, it’s a legal requirement to display L plates on the front and back of your vehicle.

Can I ride a moped with L plates?

If you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001 you can legally ride a moped (up to 50cc) with no L plates, without taking a CBT course or the full moped test. In this instance you will, however, need to take a CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

Can I take a passenger on a 50cc moped?

If you’re 16, then the simple answer is you can only ride a 50cc moped, restricted to 28 Mph. You don’t need to take a CBT as technically you can already ride a 50cc moped without L plates and carry a passenger.

What happens if your L plate falls off?

Fines and penalty points vary for not displaying L plates. If a learner driver is stopped by the police for failing to display, or failing to correctly display L plates, penalties range from advice and a warning issued to the driver, or up to six penalty points and a fine.

Can you use L plates if not a learner?

L plates should be removed when the car is not in use by a learner driver (unless it’s a driving school vehicle). This also applies to when you pass your driving test. it is not illegal to keep them on, but you could get pulled over by the police who may ask you to remove them.

Do you need an L plate on the front of a moped?

Until you pass the motorcycle or moped test, the law requires that you must display an L plate on the front and back of your vehicle. That is unless your passed your car test before 1 February 2001, in which case you can ride a moped up to 50 cc without L plates.

How do you display L plates?

You must display at least two ‘L’ plates, one on the front of the vehicle and one at the back, so that they can be easily seen by other road users.

Do I need L plates on a moped?

You don’t need L-plates. You are restricted to 28mph. If you haven’t ridden before, we would strongly suggest that you still take a basic rider training course – CBT (Compulsory Basic Training). After you have obtained your CBT certificate, you will be entitled to ride any motorcycle or scooter up to 125cc.

Where do you put the L plate on a motorcycle?

Where to Put L Plates on a Motorcycle L plates should be in an upright and as close to 90 degree angle as possible. For the front L plate, a common place to attach a plate is mounted either between the forks in the centre of the bike or attached to a single fork at the side of the motorcycle using adjustable clips and bracket.

Do L plates have to be in the correct position?

L plates must be fixed in an upright position to that they are clearly visible from the front and back. For an example of where you should place L plates, see: Sticking L plates to mudguards may be a quick and easy solution, but if the L plate is not in an upright 90 degree angle to the road, it’s likely an offence.

Do you need an L plate to ride a moped?

The only exemption is if you passed your driving test before 1 February 2001, in which case you can ride a moped up to 50 cc without L plates and you’ll not be required to take the CBT course or full moped test. The Highway Code states that L plates must clearly be visible from in front of the vehicle and from behind.

Is it illegal to cut the corners of an L plate?

This is illegal and may result in a fine and up to 6 penalty points. You are legally permitted to trim the corners of your L plates, but reducing the overall size of the L plate from its 178 mm (7 inch) square would be an offence.