Q358: How old do I have to be to drive a moped / car / motorbike?

Questions

• Are my L plates lawful?
• Can I listen to music on a mobile device whilst driving a car or riding a bicycle?
• Can I sell my motor vehicle on the road?
• Can I wear sunglasses whilst driving at night?
• Can my child use their electric scooter/bike, quad, go-ped, mini-moto, hoverboard or Segway on the road or pavement?
• Can quad bikes be used on the road?
• Can you drive with a flag attached to your car window?
• Can you offer any advice for horse riders with regards to being on the road?
• Can you repair vehicles on the road?
• Do the police need a reason to stop me whilst I am driving?
• Does a pedestrian have right of way on a zebra crossing?
• I have got a summons for driving offences, but I was not stopped by the police/do not own that car/don't drive, what can I do?
• I have got to produce my documents but I am away on holiday/ on business and do not have the documents, what should I do?
• I have received a summons for driving offences to appear at court (I was not stopped by an officer), what does that mean?
• I have seen some spray that can cover my registration number, is it legal?
• I will be attending a cruise in your area, what advice can you give me?
• If I am issued a parking ticket must it be stuck on my windscreen?
• If I commit an offence whilst driving in the EU, can I be prosecuted by the authorities in that EU country when I return to the UK?
• Is it an offence not to carry all relevant documents when driving so they can be produced for a police officer upon request?
• Is it illegal to drive a car with a broken speedometer?
• Is it illegal to reverse a car onto a main road from a minor road?
• Is it illegal to smoke whilst driving?
• Is it illegal to use a CB or two way radio whilst driving?
• Is it legal to cover my car or motorbike whilst it is on the road?
• Is there a difference between the registered keeper and the owner of a vehicle?
• Is there a legal requirement to have a spare tyre and a jack in your car?
• Is there any way I can find out who the owner of a car is?
• My MOT has expired can I drive my car to the garage for the MOT test?
• What are special reasons with regards to disqualified driving?
• What are the benefits of getting a dash cam and can I submit the footage to the police?
• What are the eyesight requirements to drive?
• What are the legal requirements concerning passengers in the rear of motorhomes ?
• What are the legal requirements in relation to carrying a load on my vehicle that overhangs the front, rear or sides?
• What are the requirements to legally drive a car in the United Kingdom?
• What are the rules for drivers in relation to advanced stop lines for cyclists at traffic lights?
• What class of vehicle is a double cab pick up?
• What does a green P plate on a car mean?
• What is the law relating to tyres?
• What is the law relating to three wheel vehicles?
• What should I do if I am at a red traffic light and there is an emergency vehicle behind me trying to get through?
• What should I do if there is an unmarked police car travelling behind me flashing me to stop?
• What types of vehicles are not allowed in the outside lane on the motorway?
• When can I use the horn in my car?
• Where can I get some information on Advanced driving from?
• Are there any special arrangements for driver licensing including goods vehicles, buses and driving tests during the Covid-19 pandemic?
• Can I check my driving licence, vehicle tax, MOT and insurance online?
• Can I renew my driving licence online?
• Do I have to tell my insurance company that I have got points on my licence?
• How do I get my licence back after I have been disqualified?
• How long will the penalty points/endorsement stay on my licence?
• How will accruing penalty points affect a provisional or newly qualified driver?
• I have (recently) passed my driving test and I have my pass certificate but have not sent off for my new licence, (I still have a provisional licence) can I drive on my own? I have insurance and the owner's permission?
• I have a European driving licence how long can I drive with it in this country?
• I have a foreign licence and I have got a speeding ticket, what do I do?
• I have a foreign non-EU driving licence, how long can I drive on it in this country?
• I have got a fixed penalty notice, do I have to surrender both parts of my licence?
• I have got a speeding ticket but I have misplaced my licence, what should I do?
• I have lost my driving licence what should I do?
• I have only just passed my test and have got penalty points on my driving licence, what could happen if I get more?
• I have received an endorsable fixed penalty ticket and need to send my licence off but I am going on holiday and need my licence, what can I do?
• I sent my licence off with my ticket, when should I get it back?
• I stole a car when I was 15 and received penalty points as part of my punishment. What effect will this have when I am old enough to start driving?
• If I have been banned from driving do I have to re take my test?
• I've heard I don't need the paper counterpart to my photocard driving licence anymore – is this true?
• I've heard that the UK driving test has changed – is this true?
• My photocard driving licence shows the EU flag, why doesn't it show the British flag?
• What category of driving licence do I need to drive a motorhome ?
• What do the different categories mean on my licence?
• What driving licence do I need to ride a Piaggio MP3?
• What is the law in relation to using a mobile phone or other hand-held device whilst driving?
• Will the police tell my employer if I commit a motoring offence e.g. drink driving?
• Can I be the registered keeper of the vehicle on a provisional licence?
• I am going to act as the supervisor for a learner driver. What are my basic legal responsibilities and those of the learner?
• I've heard that sometime in 2018 learner drivers will be able to have lessons on motorway driving – is this true?
• Ages - when are you old enough?
• Can I give evidence in court behind a screen?
• Can someone under the age of 18 work in a bar?
• Can you tell me how old I have to be to get a tattoo?
• Can you tell me where I can get a proof of age card?
• How old do you have to be to have an air weapon or shotgun?
• How old does a child have to be to work?
• I know an off-licence that is selling alcohol to underage children, what can I do?
• I want to leave home, is there an official age when I can leave?
• Is there a legal age for a babysitter?
• Is there a minimum age for piercing?
• What are the rules with regards to baby seats/child restraints in cars, vans and other goods vehicles?