Petition · Department for Transport

Make it illegal to drive a moped without a full moped licence

Closed 47 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should introduce a law that requires all moped drivers to have a full moped licence to be able to drive on public roads.
They should be required to complete the Current Compulsory Basic Training Course as many times as necessary to pass both a theory and practical exam in order to qualify for a licence.

The majority of moped drivers have not had an official exam to prove they are competent at being on public roads on a moped. Many apply ‘L’ plates, which show they have not passed their full moped test, and ride amongst experienced drivers. Delivery drivers are often using mopeds to work full time jobs, using the roads everyday, without having passed a full driving test. This is making the roads more unsafe for everyone. Also, requiring a full moped license would likely reduce the number of people working illegally.

Timeline

28 Nov 2025 Petition opened for signatures
28 May 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 28 Nov 2025
Closed 28 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.