Can I get a 50cc moped in France on a British provisional licence? [closed]

I am currently on a gap year in France/Switzerland. I don't drive and it has proven murder to cycle everywhere. I do have a British provisional licence.

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I'm pretty certain your provisional licence does not have any validity anywhere outside of the UK. However, this site says you can rent without a licence if aged over 23.

This site allows you to rent a 50cc moped if aged over 20 but must have had a car licence for 2 years.

This site states:

to drive a 50cc scooter in France, the driver must be at least 18 years old. If the driver is born after 1988, he must be in possession of a current car driving licence. If the driver is born in 1988 or before, no driving licence is required.

Since you're doing a gap-year, it sounds like you might be too young to satisfy these conditions.

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Do you need a license to drive a 50cc scooter in France?

You can ride a scooter that's less than 50cc starting from the age of 14, so long as you have an AM license. And if you were born before 1988, you don't even need a driver's license to ride a scooter. For a 125cc two-wheeler with an output of 11kW, the minimum age is 16 years old.

Can I drive in France with a UK provisional licence?

If your UK driving licence was first issued before 1 January 2021. Your licence is recognised in France for as long as it is valid. Paper licences are usually valid until you are 70. For plastic photocard licences, the expiry date is on the front.

Can you drive a 50cc scooter with a provisional license?

Once you have completed the CBT course you can ride a 50cc moped, or if you are 17 years old or over, with category A on your provisional licence, you can ride a learner legal motorcycle up to 125cc.

Can I ride a 49cc moped on a provisional licence?

Type of Bike Licenses. If you are 16 years old and pass a CBT with a provisional licence, you will be entitled to ride any 49cc scooter or motorcycle restricted to 28mph. You must display L-plates, cannot carry passengers or go on motorways.

How to pass your CBT… (step by step)

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