What am i entitled to ride?

[MrViper]

I was just looking at my new full car driving licence and noticed i had the following category's:

A with restriction code 79(3)
AM restriction code 122
A1 and A2 is blank

I have been goggling but i find the information confusing

My last bike was a Suzuki GP125 but sold it when i passed my car test 15 years ago.

Any information would be appreciated!

 

[Wucked]

Category AM:

You can drive 2-wheeled vehicles with a maximum design speed of over 25km/h (15.5mph) but not more than 45km/h (28mph).

This category also includes light quad bikes with:

unladen mass of not more than 350kg (not including batteries if it’s an electric vehicle)
maximum design speed of over 25km/h (15.5mph) but not more than 45km/h (28mph)

79.03 - restricted to tricycles
122 - valid on successful completion: Basic Moped Training Course (CBT)

So basically you can do CBT and ride a 50cc moped / bike. Anything quicker and you need to take a test.

If you meet the requirements you can do a Direct Access Scheme Test (DAS). You need to be 24+ years old and have completed your CBT and also passed your Motorcycle Theory test (or have gone through the A1 + A2 licence categories), you can then choose to take your Category A licence known as DAS (Direct Access Scheme) route, which will allow you to ride a bike of any size.

Sources:
https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-codes
https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories

 

[TallPaul_S]

Ignoring mopeds (50cc) you can't ride anything.

You need to complete a CBT, then you'll be able to ride up to a 125cc bike with L plates. Anything more needs a bike test passing.

 

[MrViper]

thanks for the information and taking the time to look

most appreciated