Do you need a license for a scooter up to 50cc in 2021?

The difficult transport situation in large cities and high fuel prices have led to an increase in the popularity of small vehicles such as mopeds. Small but quite powerful vehicles immediately attracted the attention of teenagers. Since 2013, the legislator introduced a new category of driver's license (M). Let's consider whether a license is needed for a scooter.

Driving license category for driving a moped and scooter

Since the appearance of scooters and similar vehicles on the country's roads, the number of road accidents involving minors has increased significantly. This is exactly the type of motorcycle that teenagers have chosen. Lack of driving experience and knowledge of traffic rules often led to serious consequences. This was the main reason for changes in legislation.

Scooters and mopeds are subject to registration in accordance with the general procedure provided for vehicles. He must be assigned a license plate. Registration of a scooter is carried out at the territorial division of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate at the place of residence of the owner.

Since 2013, small vehicles have appeared on the list of vehicles that require a special driving license to use. Every owner of a moped up to 50cc must obtain a license for a scooter.

In addition, this list includes vehicles:

Who is allowed to drive on the side of the road?

Traffic rules for residential areas and courtyards

Clause 9.9 of the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation prohibits the movement of vehicles (vehicles) along dividing strips and roadsides.

Driving to the side of the road is permitted for them only for stopping and parking (12.1 Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation), on the right side of the road. Stopping and parking on the left side are permitted in populated areas on the following roads:

with one lane for each direction without tram tracks in the middle;
with one-way traffic (trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons - only stop for loading or unloading).

Vehicles are allowed to drive on the side of the road

municipal and road maintenance services;
delivering cargo to objects (including retail) located directly at the roadside, if there are no other entrances.

Movement on the side of the road that does not interfere with pedestrians is allowed:

cyclists over 14 years old, if there is no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian path or the opportunity to move along them, or along the right edge of the road (clause 24.2, clause 24.6 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations);
mopeds (clause 24.7 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations);
horse-drawn carts, riding and pack animals (only in one row, possibly to the right), clause 25.2 of the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation.

What can you drive without a license?

Russian legislation provides for the use without a special right to drive only those vehicles whose performance is less than that required for category M.

Driving a scooter requires a document confirming the right to drive. By using a scooter without a license, the owner is subject to punishment according to the law.

Which motorcycles do not require a license? Specialized two-wheeled motocross vehicles can be operated without a license. A motorcycle without a license has quite serious characteristics, but they cannot be used on the highway. Thus, you don’t need a license to drive a pit bike, but driving a moped requires a license.

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city: Kursk

Are Segways and hoverboards vehicles? Do they also require category M licenses? Otherwise, if you rent it in the park, you’ll end up with a 5,000 fine!

Sergey.	21 November 2021, 12:22:29

“We live in a village, the nearest store is three kilometers away, the same distance to a public transport stop,” reader Vasily N. from the Kursk region contacted the editors of DDD. I want to know when children will be able to legally use vehicles with some kind of engine, so that they can at least be sent to the store. By law Never! Although any village is a separate state, where people live by their own rules. This was the case under the USSR and is still the case now. There is almost no traffic, all that is required of the driver is not to run over the neighbor’s chicken. This is the main law of the village! Our people from the villages understand perfectly well that a motorcycle in the village is like an iron horse. You don't need a license for a horse! It's been thousands of years! Only one thing is different! This horse is iron. But horses are difficult now; it’s easier to buy a moped or motorcycle. In terms of a village, it is no different from a horse. Just like villagers don’t ride horses on the tracks and don’t go to the city. So they are not going to leave the village area on iron horses. This is how they live in villages! The game of hide and seek with the traffic police begins! People understand this very well, it’s a kind of extra adrenaline. And no matter how hard they try to shout to be heard, they don’t hear them. After all, you want to live peacefully in the village, without being afraid to run 3 km to the store for some bread. But there is no public transport in the villages. Just like in the city. Not everyone wants to beat their legs 3 km. City and 500 meters do not go. They travel by minibus. According to the logic of the village, a horse is not subject to registration, and even more so this is an unnecessary problem. A horse (iron) is not for problems with registration and the like. And sneak in for some bread, playing hide and seek with the traffic police. This will always be the case! Until those at the top understand this and make the necessary amendments to the laws. But something tells me nothing will change. So the game of hide and seek between the villagers and the traffic police will continue. This is how we live and this is how we will continue to live! And the villagers want to live in harmony with the traffic police, because if they run over the neighbor’s chicken, they themselves and the neighbor will come to an agreement. Conclusion! It's time to realize that a village is not a city. What is needed for safety in the city is not needed in the countryside. They will understand, hide and seek will stop and there will be happiness for the villagers. And for now, hide and seek and racing continue, it has been and will be forever! Which leads to hatred among villagers towards the traffic police.

SERGEY	24 May 2021, 11:14:15
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Where does the training take place?

To obtain a license to drive a scooter, you must undergo training. When choosing a school, pay attention to reviews from students and the presence of a state license. Training is provided on a paid basis.

First, you need to complete the documents, after which the candidate can begin mastering the program. The training process consists of a theoretical (72 hours) and a practical part (30 hours, 18 of which are driving). The period for obtaining knowledge may vary depending on the chosen organization.

At the end of the course, the candidate will have an exam. A traffic police officer is present as an examiner.

Currently, the authorized body responsible for issuing certificates is the Department of Internal Affairs. The candidate must collect the necessary documents and submit an application to the territorial traffic police department. The specialist will check the information provided and make a decision on the possibility/impossibility of obtaining a category M certificate.

The reason for refusal may be the age of the candidate. At what age can you drive a scooter with an engine capacity of 125 - 150 cc? The legislator set the lower limit at 16 years.

After receiving the work assignment, the Delivery Specialist must:

check the technical condition of the vehicle, paying attention to the serviceability of tires, brakes, steering, wiring, headlights, brake lights, direction indicators, sound signal, instrumentation, rear-view mirrors;
refuel the vehicle with fuel and other technical fluids only at gas stations and service points;
check the operability and serviceability of the engine at idle, lighting and instrumentation, and also check the operation of the brakes and steering at low speed;

Who can get rights

The law sets strict restrictions on candidates for obtaining a certificate. A person who meets all of the following conditions can obtain documents for a scooter:

reaching the age of sixteen;
Russian citizenship or residence permit;
appropriate for health reasons;
successfully passed the exams.

If a citizen needs a license for a 50cc scooter, he must qualify for health reasons. The law provides a list of contraindications, the presence of which will not allow you to become a driver.

The delivery specialist should not travel under the following circumstances:

a malfunction of mechanisms and systems has been detected in which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited;
discrepancy between the characteristics of the vehicle and the characteristics of the cargo in terms of volume, carrying capacity, length and other parameters;
absence or malfunction of lighting fixtures, rear-view mirrors, signaling devices.

If violations or malfunctions are detected, the delivery specialist is obliged to inform the person responsible for the release of vehicles about the technical faulty condition of the vehicle, as well as the director of the restaurant.

Required documents

To obtain a license for a moped, you must prepare the papers required by law. If the driver is over 18 years old and has a category B or C license, he does not need to undergo special training for category M or A. However, when driving, a license with category M must be with you. It is presented if requested by a traffic police officer.

To obtain a license for a scooter up to 50 cm³, you must provide:

application according to the sample and on the traffic police form;
personal document (passport);
information from psychiatric and drug treatment clinics;
photo 3x4;
medical report in the prescribed form;
exam fee payment form.

Seasonality and weather conditions

It is better to use a scooter in the warm season, when there is a stable daily above-zero temperature outside. This is, of course, in summer, late spring and early autumn. During this period, riding two-wheelers is a pleasure. But if it rains, it is better to refrain from traveling for the following reasons:

bad visibility
the driver is forced to slow down and, as a result, may become a nuisance on the road
the road becomes slippery and the scooter often skids, especially when braking

Therefore, in rainy weather it is better to travel by car or public transport.

For safety reasons, we also do not recommend riding a scooter in winter.

It is technically not suitable for this time of year. In the cold it is difficult to maintain balance on ice, and the plastic on the scooter becomes brittle and even with a slight impact breaks easily. We advise you to forget about the scooter during the winter period.

Features of passing the exam

To obtain documents for a scooter, you must pass an exam at the traffic police. Testing proceeds as follows:

testing theoretical knowledge;
driving skills test.

The theory test consists of testing knowledge of traffic rules and analyzing conflicting practical situations. The exam is conducted in testing mode.

Driving skills testing is carried out in 2 stages:

autodrome;
locality.

Initially, the candidate must demonstrate his driving skills on a race track. The driver's knowledge is tested when passing artificially created obstacles.

In the second stage, the control of the scooter is tested in testing in a populated area. The candidate's driving skills are assessed by a representative of the traffic police.

If one of the stages of the exam (theoretical or practical) is not passed properly, a second attempt is possible after a week. After two unsuccessful attempts, the next opportunity is provided to the candidate only after a month. Each retake is carried out upon presentation of a payment receipt.

Safety requirements during operation

1. During work, the Delivery Specialist is obliged to:

- carry out maneuvering only after first making sure that the maneuver is safe for surrounding pedestrians and that there is no interference for other vehicles;

2. The delivery specialist is prohibited from:

- be at work, drive or be behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, as well as medications containing alcohol;

- rest, sleep, eat food while in (on) a vehicle.

3. When operating a vehicle in unfavorable atmospheric conditions, the Delivery Specialist is obliged to:

— during fog, heavy snowfall or rain, use fog lights if available, move at a speed that allows safe movement, unless necessary, do not overtake vehicles moving in the same direction;

— when descending a slope, apply engine braking and apply the service brake;

- move on the ice of rivers and reservoirs only if you have permission from the traffic safety service and on specially equipped ramps and roads, lined with milestones and having signs and road signs.

4. Follow all electrical safety rules.

5. Parking a vehicle is allowed only in permitted places, in compliance with parking rules. It is prohibited to park a vehicle in permitted parking areas if it interferes with other road users, interferes with any repair work, or is exposed to a visible danger.

6. Leave valuables in the pizza box when parked.

7. At the end of the working day, the vehicle must be parked at a place agreed upon with the shift manager, and the keys and documents from the vehicle must be handed over to the manager for signature.

Cost of education

Anyone who meets the listed conditions can obtain documents for a scooter. The cost of rights to an electric motorcycle depends on the following expenses:

medical report (produced only on a paid basis);
photo 3x4;
driving school training;
fuel price (if necessary).

You can calculate how much the rights to a scooter will cost based on specific indicators. The amount of expenses may vary depending on the region or period of study.