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Belgian law distinguishes mainly between class A and class B mopeds. Their classification depends on characteristics including maximum design speed, engine capacity and motor power.

A class A moped is a two- or three-wheeled moped with a maximum design speed of 25 km/h. For an internal-combustion engine, the cylinder capacity is generally limited to 50 cm³, while applicable power limits also apply.

A class B moped is a moped that does not belong to class A and has a maximum design speed of no more than 45 km/h. For many two- and three-wheeled models, the engine capacity is limited to 50 cm³ or the applicable electric-motor power limit.

You must normally be at least 16 years old to ride a moped on the public road.

No. A driving licence is not required for a Belgian class A moped, although the rider must satisfy the applicable minimum-age and traffic rules.

A class B moped normally requires a category AM driving licence. Holders of a Belgian licence valid for category A1, A2, A or B automatically have access to category AM. Specific exemptions also exist for certain older drivers.

Yes. Drivers and passengers of mopeds without a passenger compartment must wear an approved protective helmet. Specific helmet rules apply to speed pedelecs.

A class A moped is limited to 25 km/h, while a class B moped is limited to 45 km/h. A lower speed limit applying to the road must still be respected.

Where a suitable cycle path is provided and indicated in the manner prescribed by Belgian law, a two-wheeled class A moped must normally use it in the applicable direction.

Under the rules currently in force, where the speed limit is 50 km/h or lower, a two-wheeled class B moped may use an applicable cycle path provided it does not endanger other users. Where the speed limit is higher than 50 km/h, it must normally use an available and usable applicable cycle path. Traffic signs can impose different requirements.

Yes, if the moped is designed with a passenger seat and the other applicable conditions are satisfied. A moped rider must be at least 18 years old to carry a passenger, and the vehicle may not carry more people than the number of seats for which it is designed.

Yes. Mopeds must normally be registered and display a registration plate. Belgian plates identify class A mopeds with S-A and class B mopeds with S-B.

Yes. Class A and class B mopeds are subject to compulsory motor-vehicle liability insurance before they are used on the public road.

No. Mopeds are expressly prohibited from Belgian motorways. They are also excluded from roads legally designated as autowegen.

Yes. Belgian legislation places the speed pedelec within the broader legal definition of a moped, but speed pedelecs are identified separately and are subject to several specific rules concerning equipment, cycle-path use, helmets and insurance.