MopedNetherlands
Traffic rules
Netherlands
1. Moped
A moped is a lightweight motor vehicle, usually with two or three wheels, whose power, engine capacity or maximum design speed is limited by law. Mopeds generally occupy a legal category between bicycles and motorcycles, although their exact classification varies between countries.
Special rules may apply concerning the minimum riding age, driving licence, helmet, registration, insurance, maximum speed and use of cycle paths or roadways. Riders must therefore follow the classification and traffic regulations applying in the country where they are travelling.
What licence and minimum age apply to an ordinary Dutch moped?
The rider normally must be at least 16, hold an AM moped licence, have third-party liability insurance and wear an approved moped helmet. A standard 45 km/h moped is not allowed on an ordinary cycle path.
🔗 rijksoverheid.nl • Dutch Government — moped licensing, registration and infrastructure
