Riding a moped or light moped requires an AM licence. This licence can be obtained from the age of 16, after having passed a theoretical and practical exam. The possession of an A or B licence also qualifies the owner to ride a moped or light moped. In addition, there are specific rules that apply for the moped or light moped.
Moped
The moped rider must wear an approved moped helmet. In urban areas, the moped must use the roadway (since 1999). The travelling speed used must be no faster than the local speed limit, with a maximum speed of 45 km/h. In places where a cycle/moped path (RVV-Board G12a) is present, the moped must use this facility with a maximum speed of 30 km/h. Although since 1999 it is possible for moped riders to use the roadway, municipalities differ in regard to whether, when and to what extent this rule has been implemented. In Rotterdam, for example, moped riders are required to use mainly the roadway only since 2015.
In rural areas, the moped is required to use the cycle/moped path with a maximum speed of 40 km/h. If this facility is not present, the moped must use the roadway and a maximum speed of 45 km/h applies [1].
Light moped
The light moped must use the cycle path in both urban and rural areas, with a maximum speed of 25 km/h [1]. Wearing a helmet is not mandatory for light-moped riders.
