Requirements For Category A1 Motorcycle Driving Licence

The category A1 driving licence allows you to drive motorcycles with a small engine. This includes trial e-scooters as well as motorcycles that have the power of up to 11 kW. It's a great first step into the world of motorcycling.


paragrafy kategorii a1 must pass the CBT, theory and practical tests. After passing the test, you will be able to ride a 125cc motorcycle without L plates and carry the passenger.

Minimum age

The process of obtaining an A1 license is an essential step for anyone who wants to learn how to drive a motorcycle. It provides more training and riding privileges, and a longer validity than CBT. This is a great option to lower your insurance expenses. However the process for obtaining an A1 license is a long one and requires a variety of different requirements.

The minimum age for category A1 motorcycles is 16. The license allows you to drive small motorbikes with a cylinder capacity of up to 125cc, and a power of 11kW. After passing the CBT, theory, and practical tests, you will be a licensed holder in this class. It is recommended that you attend courses that provide practical instruction to boost your confidence and road sense. This will make it easier for you to pass the A1 test.

After you have received your A1 licence, you are able to proceed to the A2 licence. The A2 licence allows you to drive larger motorcycles with more engine power and a greater power-to-weight ratio. This licence will also give you the option of taking passengers with you. This is an ideal option for those who want to become a moto courier.

There are a few exceptions to the age limits for categories. For instance, physically disabled drivers may have provisional entitlement to use motor tricycles in category A1, even if they are not yet 21 years old. However, physically disabled drivers who have passed their test on the practical test prior to 19 January 2013 will still be restricted to a vehicle with an engine power of 25kW for two years from the date of their practical test passing.

The minimum age for B+E and category B is 18. This license allows you to drive vehicles up to 3500kg in mass and trailers up to 750kg. Minibuses can also be driven that have up to eight seats with your category B license. You'll need to upgrade to the category E for driving a combination of trailers and vehicles that have more than 8 seats.

Maximum engine capacity

Holders of an A1 license are able to drive two-wheel motor vehicles with the capacity of cylinders not more than 50 cc (for internal combustion engines) or a maximum continuous rated power of no more than 4 kW in the event of electric motors and an amount of power per weight not exceeding 0.1 kW per kg. If they meet the standards three-wheel motorbikes and quad bikes are also able to be driven.

You will be taking tests Mod 1 and 2 on your A1 motorcycle. Module 1 covers off-road maneuvers like controlled stops and an slalom through cones in the training centre.

Maximum power

If you pass the CBT test and obtain an A1 license, you are able to ride a motorcycle or scooter with a maximum of 11 kW. There are many new electric motorbikes that fall under the A1 classification. One example is Zero's DS14,4 which has an output that is continuous at 11kW and peaks at 23 kW. This makes it one of the more powerful bikes that you can ride as an A1 driver..

A1 vehicles cannot transport more than 750kg on empty.