Petition · past parliament

Allow motorcyclists with a valid CBT (aged 17+) to have up to a 300cc.

Closed 4,047 signatures

What the petition asks

New motorcyclists from aged 17 are forced to ride up to a 125cc and have a maximum power output of 11kw. This is very low and can be unsafe, similar to mopeds as they're normally restricted to 28 MPH.

This limit has been proven unsafe in many circumstances and should be reconsidered.
https://www.quora.com/Are-125cc-motorcycles-good-for-beginners-or-should-one-choose-a-250cc-instead

Although the jump in power might seem ridiculous upon first viewing, but perhaps the government should look at how other countries treat new motorcyclists; along with additional training and theory.

We deserve more freedom and you can learn a lot more with the extra power, making it safer for riders and for them to gain advanced skills at an early stage.

We need more variation upon the market.

Timeline

8 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
8 Aug 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,047
Status Closed
Opened 8 Feb 2019
Closed 8 Aug 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.