Mopeds in Austria (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: A Motorfahrrad needs licence class AM from age 15, a helmet, registration with an official plate and compulsory liability insurance. Its design speed is at most 45 km/h.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (Motorfahrrad, licence class AM)15 years [1]
LicencePrivately owned; Moped (Motorfahrrad, licence class AM)Driving licence class AM (Motorfahrräder and four-wheeled light motor vehicles). [1]
Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (Motorfahrrad, licence class AM)Yes [2]
Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (Motorfahrrad, licence class AM)Yes [2]
Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (Motorfahrrad, licence class AM)Must be registered and carry an official plate (Kennzeichen). [2]
Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (Motorfahrrad, licence class AM)up to 45 km/h (design speed) [2]

Notes

  • Section 2 no. 14 KFG also covers vehicles of class L1e under Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, and limits piston-engine capacity to 50 cm³.

Sources

  1. Bundeskanzleramt (RIS, Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes): RIS - Führerscheingesetz - Bundesrecht konsolidiert, Fassung vom 30.10.2026 (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Bundeskanzleramt (RIS, Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes): RIS - Kraftfahrgesetz 1967 - Bundesrecht konsolidiert, Fassung vom 30.10.2026 (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.