What license do I need for a quad bike?

In France, depending on the quad’s engine size, you will need a different driver’s license. For quads with an engine size of less than 50cc, no specific license is required, but the BSR (road safety certificate) is mandatory. For quads with an engine size greater than 50cc, the required driver’s license is the same as for a motorcycle in the same category. A1, A2, or A license allows you to drive a 125cc quad, and a B license allows you to drive a vehicle with an engine size greater than 125cc.

What license do I need for a quad?

To drive a light quad, you must be at least 14 years old and hold a road safety certificate. This means a vehicle weighing less than 350 kg and with an engine size of less than 50cc.You can drive a road-legal quad (agricultural quad) from the age of 16, without a license, on a farm. To drive a heavy quad bike, you must be at least 16 years old and hold a license (A1, A2, A3, A, B, or B1). This applies to vehicles with an engine displacement of more than 50cc.

Different licenses are required depending on the quad bike’s power.

The regulations applicable to quad bikes are the same as for motorcycles, including age and license requirements.

Which license is required for a 50cc quad bike? For a quad bike with an engine displacement of 50cc or less, no specific license is required, but the BSR road safety certificate is mandatory. The minimum age to drive this type of vehicle is 14.

Which license is required for a quad bike with an engine displacement greater than 50cc but not exceeding 125cc? For a quad bike with an engine displacement greater than 50cc but not exceeding 125cc, the required license is A1. The minimum age to drive this type of vehicle is 16. What license is required for a quad bike over 125cc?

For a quad bike with an engine displacement greater than 125cc but not exceeding 500cc, the required license is category A. You must first obtain an A2 license, have two years of experience, and then complete a 7-hour training course (free of charge and varying depending on the driving school).

Which license is required for a quad bike over 500cc?

For a quad bike with an engine displacement greater than 500cc, the required license is A1, A2, A3, or A.

Light and heavy quad bikes

The law distinguishes between light and heavy quad bikes. Light quad bikes have an engine displacement not exceeding 50cc, a maximum speed of 45 km/h, and an unladen weight of less than 350 kg. Heavy quads have an engine capacity exceeding 50cc or a maximum speed of 45 km/h, with power limited to a maximum of 20 horsepower and an unladen weight not exceeding 550 kg.

Using a quad on public roads is subject to certain conditions, including:

The quad must be registered and insured.

• The driver must hold a driver’s license appropriate for the machine’s power.
• It is advisable to wear protective clothing, including a helmet, gloves, boots, and suitable clothing.
• Furthermore, a braking system is mandatory on all quads, regardless of their weight or size.

What license is required to drive a light quad?

As explained above, to drive a light quad on public roads, you must be 14 years old and hold a valid BSR (Road Safety Certificate).

What license is required to drive a heavy quad?

As a reminder, you must be 16 years old and you will need a driving license (A1, A2, A3, A, B, or B1).

For road-legal quads: A road-legal quad is one that meets current legal standards and requirements. To be driven on public roads, it must be registered and insured. The driver must hold a valid driving license appropriate for the power of the machine.

To drive an agricultural quad bike on a farm, you must be at least 16 years old. No specific license is required. If you wish to drive a quad bike on public roads, you must be at least 14 years old. No specific license is required, but you must hold a BSR (Road Safety Certificate) if the engine size is 50cc or more; a license is mandatory for larger engines.

Unregistered Quad Bikes:

Unregistered quad bikes capable of reaching a speed of 25 km/h are intended exclusively for use on suitable terrain (approved circuits, private land). Using quad bikes without a license on public roads is prohibited.

• Note that specific rules must also be followed for children. No sales to minors and no rentals or provision to minors under 14 years of age (except within the framework of an approved FFM or UFOLEP sports association). To drive a quad bike on public roads*, you must therefore hold a driver’s license appropriate to the engine size of your machine. Here is a summary of the different options.

*Note that forest paths, beaches, and any trail accessible to people and vehicles are also considered public roads.

What license do I need to drive a quad bike on the road?

To drive a quad bike on public roads, you must have a driver’s license appropriate for your machine’s power. Valid licenses for quad bikes are A1, A2, A3, or A. You must first obtain the A2 license, have two years of experience, and then complete a 7-hour training course (free and varies depending on the driving school).

What are the conditions and limitations?

According to Decree No. 2009-911 of July 27, 2009, to drive a light quad bike, you must be at least 14 years old. The driver must also hold a BSR (Road Safety Certificate). Finally, for any reason, it is forbidden to drive this type of quadricycle on a public road.