Mopeds in the Netherlands (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: A bromfiets needs an AM licence from age 16, an approved helmet and liability insurance. It carries a yellow registration plate.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (bromfiets)16 years [1]
LicencePrivately owned; Moped (bromfiets)Moped licence (type AM). Holders of a B, A1, A2 or A licence have AM added automatically. [2]
Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (bromfiets)Yes [1]
Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (bromfiets)Yes [1]
Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (bromfiets)Yellow moped registration plate (kenteken) and the registration document (kentekenbewijs). [1]
Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (bromfiets)up to 45 km/h (design speed) [1]

Notes

  • The AM theory exam can be taken from 15.5 years; the practical exam from 16.
  • The helmet must be an approved moped helmet; a speed pedelec helmet is not permitted.

Sources

  1. Rijksoverheid: Regels voor brommers en bromscooters (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Rijksoverheid: Welk rijbewijs heb ik nodig voor een brommer, scooter, speedpedelec, snorfiets of brommobiel? (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.