Mopeds in Hungary (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: A moped (segédmotoros kerékpár) in Hungary is limited by design to 45 km/h, and the rider needs category AM from age 14. A helmet and compulsory liability insurance apply. Two- and three-wheeled mopeds are exempt from registration, while four-wheeled ones are registered and carry a plate.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (segédmotoros kerékpár)14 years [1]
LicencePrivately owned; Moped (segédmotoros kerékpár)Driving licence category AM (two- and three-wheeled mopeds and light four-wheeled mopeds). [1]
Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (segédmotoros kerékpár)Yes [2]
Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (segédmotoros kerékpár)Yes [3]
Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (segédmotoros kerékpár)Two- and three-wheeled mopeds are exempt from the requirement to be put into service (registered) before use in traffic. Four-wheeled mopeds (quads) are registered, receive a certificate (igazolólap) and must carry a rear registration plate. [1]
Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (segédmotoros kerékpár)up to 45 km/h (design speed) [1]

Notes

  • Decree 326/2011 Annex 7 (part I, point 2) sets age 14 for category AM. A licence issued after 18 January 2013 entitles the holder to drive an AM vehicle outside Hungary only from age 16 (§ 5(3)(b)).
  • The compulsory third-party liability insurance applies to every motor vehicle (gépjármű) with a maximum design speed above 25 km/h (Act LXII of 2009 § 3(10)(a), § 4(1)). Category AM mopeds are designed for up to 45 km/h.
  • Category AM covers two-wheeled (L1e) and three-wheeled (L2e) mopeds with a maximum design speed of 45 km/h and an engine up to 50 cm3 or an electric motor up to 4 kW, and light four-wheeled mopeds (L6e); vehicles with a design speed of 25 km/h or less are excluded (Decree 326/2011 Annex 2).

Sources

  1. Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (Magyar Közlöny Lap- és Könyvkiadó, njt.jog.gov.hu): 326/2011. (XII. 28.) Korm. rendelet a közúti közlekedési igazgatási feladatokról, a közúti közlekedési okmányok kiadásáról és visszavonásáról (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (Magyar Közlöny Lap- és Könyvkiadó, njt.jog.gov.hu): 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet a közúti közlekedés szabályairól (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (Magyar Közlöny Lap- és Könyvkiadó, njt.jog.gov.hu): 2009. évi LXII. törvény a kötelező gépjármű-felelősségbiztosításról (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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