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Feb 2nd 2019, 7:06 pm

#16

lurchio

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Re: Scooters

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Originally Posted by Fred James

No, if you have a UK car licence and have had it for 3 years, you can drive a 125cc scooter/motorcycle fully legally in Spain.

Fred, quite right and only applies in Spain, anywhere else you would have to do CBT. So much for whole EU rules!
The OP is still advised to get a full A in the UK for anything bigger, if he has started getting into bikes.

Last edited by lurchio; Feb 2nd 2019 at 7:09 pm.

Feb 7th 2019, 7:11 am

#17

Notdunroamin

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Re: Scooters

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred James

No, if you have a UK car licence and have had it for 3 years, you can drive a 125cc scooter/motorcycle fully legally in Spain.

Took 15 posts but the facts surfaced eventually

For my 125 my Spanish insurers only wanted to see A1 my licence.

Feb 7th 2019, 7:28 am

#18

snikpoh

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Re: Scooters

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Originally Posted by Notdunroamin

Took 15 posts but the facts surfaced eventually

For my 125 my Spanish insurers only wanted to see A1 my licence.

Took 15 posts because that wasn't the original question - Spanish insurers shouldn't need to see an A1 licence if you have a full car licence. In fact, my Spanish insurers have NEVER asked to see my licence (in 13 years)

Feb 7th 2019, 10:05 am

#19

missile

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Re: Scooters

I was asked for a copy of my license when I made a claim. A bit late then to find out then, that your licence is not valid for the vehicle you have been driving

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Originally Posted by Malaga davey dave

I just have a regular british driving licence I've had for over 40years, I've not been into the motorcycles until I came to Spain and the mopeds seem easier to get around with.
200cc is what I would like to get just not sure if they will let me register it on a regular license

It is very easy to verify. Look on the back of your license to see what you are licensed to drive.

Feb 11th 2019, 1:44 pm

#20

snikpoh

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Re: Scooters

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Originally Posted by ro9ers

That depends -- if your driving license is valid in Spain, no need for an international permit. When we travelled to Barcelona, we rent there a scooter and guys at that rent-a-scooter company (you can actually contact them yourself at <spammy link removed>, usually those companies have the latest information about regulations) said that if you're a B type license holder in UK, you can automatically drive a scooter in Spain.

... today maybe. After Brexit - who knows

Last edited by christmasoompa; Feb 12th 2019 at 8:46 am. Reason: Spammy link removed from quoted post