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New UK licencing structure
A new regime will be implemented by January 19, 2013, requiring a multi-layered approach to training before novices can ride an unlimited capacity bikeThe UK will have a new motorcycle licence structure from 2013, which has some3 concerned about the impact it will have on new rider numbers as 17-year-olds will face three exams or training sessions over a minimum of four years before they can ride a bike of any capacity.
- Limiting all riders under 19 to 125cc machines and under 21s to 47hp
- Those aged 17-19 will only be able to gain a licence for a machine up to 125cc and 15hp by taking a test on a bike of similar spec
- At 19 they can qualify for a bike up to 47hp by doing another test or undertaking additional training. This must be done on a machine over 395cc and between 33-47hp
- They then face a further two-year wait – and yet another test or further training - before they can qualify to ride a bike of any power
- Alternatively, people over 24 can take a single direct access test to immediately qualify for bikes of any power. This test must be taken on a machine of at least 595cc and 54hp
The new structure means that 17-year-olds will face three exams or training sessions over a minimum of four years before they can ride an unlimited bike. Is that too long? Have your say below.
Current rules allow two routes to a full motorcycle licence without power restrictions -- riders can either do their test on a 125 and spend two years restricted to 33ps or, if over 21, they can do the direct access test on a machine of at least 47ps and bypass the wait.
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