surfinusa10

Hi I currently have a provisional licence in the UK. Im looking at getting a moped to get me around but unsure on what licence i need. I had a look on the icbc website and it doesnt say anything about a uk provisional and it says that if im a new driver that i need to do a passenger knowledge test and a motorcycle knowledge test, then after at least 30 days i will need to do a skills test. I will still be on a learner after i pass but i also read that for a moped you can not operate on a learner’s licence other than a Class 6 or 8 motorcycle learner’s licence, which it says you can only get after 12 months. Im only on IEC visa for a year.

Sorry for such a long post

Paula

magnumpi

Not sure I've even seen a moped here, (other than the 49cc motors strapped to a moutain bike)

http://www.zippycycles.com/order_now49.html

it's a graduated license program for Bikes and Cars.

http://www.motorcyclebasics.com/getting-a-license.html

You do see lots of E Bikes in Toronto, like a moped but electric

http://www.blueavenue.ca/

Aviator

In BC you can driver a scooter/moped without a license and registration, same as a bicycle!

magnumpi

may need peddles?

Class 5 needed in Langley

http://scooterking.ca/

surfinusa10

Im going to vancouver and also only have a provisional. So the class 5 cant apply to me

magnumpi

A provisional is no use either, nor a full test, if passed less than 2 years before your move.

http://www.icbc.com/registration-lic...-powered/moped

There are options tho, see above

Dependent on how far you commuting, the E Bike is the easiest to get a move on. No License, No insurance. No registration, No safety, No emissions test

surfinusa10

Thanks already looked on that page. My question is on the link above it says you cant ride it unless you have a class 6 or 8learner but you only get that after 12 months. How can you get a licence if your only going to be there for 12months

magnumpi

3. Learner's licence
After passing the knowledge test, you get a motorcycle learner’s licence (Class 6L).

Now you can practice riding—with some restrictions. For example, you can't go faster than 60 km/h or ride with passengers.

While practising, use the Tuning up for Riders guide. It will help you apply safe-riding skills each time you go out for a ride.

You then take the test and get a full licence, not sure where you saw the wait for 12 months bit

Can you paste that bit i may have missed it

magnumpi

I found this, looks like you will be ok for the 12 months on a L licence

2. Learner stage

After passing the knowledge test and meeting all other requirements, you get your Class 8 motorcycle learner's licence.

During the learner stage, you can practice riding—with restrictions. For example, you must display an L-sign and can't carry any passengers. For details, see Chapter 11 of Learn to ride smart (formerly RoadSense for Riders).

After at least 30 days with your L, you take a motorcycle skills test. If you pass, two riding restrictions are removed.

Motorcycle skills test »

3. Class 8 motorcycle road test

After 12 months with your L, you qualify for the Class 8 road test.

The test takes about 45 minutes. A driver examiner follows behind you in a car, speaking with you by two-way radio.

Note: Your L expires after 2 years. You'll need to pass the road test before it expires—otherwise, you'll have to repeat both the knowledge test and motorcycle skills test.

surfinusa10

I cant copy as im on my tablet but if you go to getting a motorcycle licence and the motorcycle licence for new riders on stage 3 it states that after 12 months with your l you qualify for the class 8 test which is required according to the link you posted above as it states you cant be a learner unless you have a class 6 or 8 motorcycle learner licence which you dont get till 12 months

magnumpi

Nah, thats not how i read it

1. Getting started

To qualify for a motorcycle learner's licence, you must
be 16 or older, and
pass a motorcycle knowledge test.

We ask about your medical condition and check your vision, too.

Your parent or a legal guardian must give consent for your application if you're under 19.

(If you don't already have a driver's licence, you also need to take a passenger-vehicle knowledge test.)

2. Learner stage
After passing the knowledge test and meeting all other requirements, you get your Class 8 motorcycle learner's licence.

Ta Dar !!!!

surfinusa10

On this it says you need a class 6 or 8 learner

Siouxie

That link specifically refers to Limited Speed Motorbikes (looks like a scooter).

It specifically says that you need (for your purposes) a class 6 or 8 motorcycle learners licence to drive one.

As magnumpi has already explained to you, after passing the knowledge test and meeting all other requirements, you get your Class 8 motorcycle learner's licence.

You are confusing the Class 8 learners licence with the part (later) that states at the end of a year you can take your class 8 road test, which removes some restrictions.

If you get an electric bike (with pedals) then you won't need a licence, as Aviator already pointed out. http://www.icbc.com/registration-lic...motor-assisted

magnumpi

That's what it says yeh, so get one and your done. No dramas.

surfinusa10

Magnumpi didnt say that i get a class 8 after my knowledge test and other requirement. I was just confused because on the stages 3 it says i will get my class 8 after 12 of being a learner. And the limit speed motorcycle it says that i need a learner class 6 or 8. I already said that it is a moped i want and not an electric bike with pedals.