What does 79 3 mean on my driving licence?

79 (3) - restricted to tricycles. 96 - allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer where the trailer weighs at least 750kg, and the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer is between 3,500kg and 4,250kg.

What is 3 on a driving Licence?

Your licence personal details (1, 2 and 3): Fields 1, 2 and 3 of your photocard driving licence display your surname, first names, date and place of birth. Date of driving licence issue, photo expiry, issuing authority (4): The date displayed in 4a is the date the photocard licence was issued.

What does 122 mean on my driving Licence?

The 122 code means if you choose to take a basic moped training course, your licence is valid - so long as your licence was issued before June 29, 2014.

What do the numbers mean on a driving Licence?

CHARACTERS 1-5: These are the first five characters of the driver's surname and if it's less than five, it's filled up with nines. CHARACTER 6: The decade digit from the year of birth. For example, 1993 would be 9. CHARACTERS 7-8: These are the month of birth, so December would be 12.

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Can I ride a motorcycle with Category A?

Does category “A” on your motorbike mean you can ride a motorbike? In short, yes it does. Category A entitlement means you can ride any motorcycle, even with a passenger and on motorways.

Can I ride a 125 with a car licence?

Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter or motorbike off-road. However, you must take and pass your compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road.

Why have I got category A on my driving licence?

Holders of a Category A licence are allowed to drive any bike of any sized engine. The licence is only available to riders aged 24 and over, or 21 and over if you've held an A2 licence for two years. You need to have completed your compulsory basic training (CBT) and passed a theory and practical test.

What is a Category A motorcycle?

Category A1 (small motorcycles up to 11kw - 125cc)

Category A1 covers small motorcycles with: a cylinder capacity not more than 125cc. power output not more than 11kW and a power/ weight ratio not exceeding 0.1kW/ kg.

What is code 79 on driving licence?

All that has happened is that Trikes (3 Wheeled machines) have been re-categorised to category A code 79 ( Tri ) which of course is short for trike.

Can I drive a 7.5 tonne with car licence?

Car licences issued before January 1997 have automatic rights to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (known as 'grandfather rights'). If you gained your car licence after that date, you cannot automatically drive Category C1 vehicles, so you will require the training to upgrade your licence.

What does 101 mean on driving licence?

D1(101) licence

If you passed your driving test before 1997, your D1 licence would automatically include the code 101. This code means that you can drive a minibus, with between 9 – 17 seats, including the driver, on a 'not for hire-or-reward' basis.

What is a full driving licence UK?

Once you've passed the theory and practical parts of the driving test, you'll receive your full driving licence. The full licence card is pink, instead of green. You must apply for your full licence within two years of passing your test or your pass certificate won't be valid and you'll have to re-sit your test.

What licence do I need to ride a 600cc bike?

- Full Unrestricted Category 'A' Licence (Direct Access). If you are 24 or over you can do the test on a 600cc geared motorcycle. Having passed this, you will be licensed to ride any motorcycle straight away, ride on motorways and carry a passenger.

What does category a mean on a provisional licence?

Category A

You can drive: motorbikes with a power output more than 35kW or a power to weight ratio more than 0.2kW/ kg. motor tricycles with a power output more than 15kW.

What can I ride on an a licence?

'A1' Light Motorcycle Licence (max power 11kW)

Once you have passed your Practical Test, you will have a licence to ride any machine of up to 125cc, so long as it's power is restricted to 11kW, without L-plates and you may carry a pillion passenger.

Can I ride a 3 wheel motorbike on a car licence?

1: you no longer need a car licence to drive/ride a three-wheeler, you need a motorcycle licence.

Do I need to do a CBT with a full car licence?

You do not need to take a CBT course or take the full moped test. You must take CBT if you want to ride anything larger than a 50cc moped.

Can I ride a 250cc on a CBT?

You can ride up to 125cc with a valid CBT certificate. (or a full motorcycle licence category A) A 250cc motorcycle will required a full motorcycle licence.

What size CC is 35kW?

Standard motorcycle without a sidecar of between 20 kW (26.8 bhp) and 35 kW (46.6 bhp), with a cubic capacity of at least 395 cc (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.2 kW per kg), motorcycle must not be derived from vehicle more than double its power.

What is an A motorcycle licence?

The A licence is the top level of licence, and it allows you to ride motorcycles or scooters of any power. The A licence allows you to ride motorcycles or scooters of any power, with or without a sidecar and a passenger. With the A licence, you can also ride motor tricycles with a power output of over 15KW.

How do I get a full motorbike licence UK?

To get a full licence you have to sit a number of theory and practical riding tests, each consisting of two parts called mod 1 and mod 2. You will qualify in a series of steps, known as 'staged access' and, if you're over 24, you may be able to skip certain parts in what is called direct access.