Mopeds in France (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: A cyclomoteur can be ridden from age 14, with an AM licence for those born after 31 December 1987. A helmet, insurance and a registration plate are required.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (cyclomoteur, up to 50 cm3) | 14 years [1] |
| LicencePrivately owned; Moped (cyclomoteur, up to 50 cm3) | Licence category AM (BSR) or a licence of another category, for people born after 31 December 1987. No licence document is required for people born before 1 January 1988. [1] |
| Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (cyclomoteur, up to 50 cm3) | Yes [2] |
| Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (cyclomoteur, up to 50 cm3) | Yes [3] |
| Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (cyclomoteur, up to 50 cm3) | Registration plate (210 x 130 mm) and a registration certificate (carte grise). [3] |
| Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (cyclomoteur, up to 50 cm3) | up to 45 km/h (design speed) [4] |
Sources
- service-public.gouv.fr (DILA): What documents do you need to ride a power scooter ≤ 50 cm3? (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Légifrance: Article R431-1 - Code de la route - Légifrance (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Sécurité routière (Ministère de l'Intérieur): Le scooter et le cyclomoteur en toute sécurité (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- service-public.gouv.fr (DILA): At what age can you drive a scooter or motorcycle? (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.